Aloha State Daily Feature: “Honolulu to launch its first small business incubator program”

West O‘ahu entrepreneurs, get your ideas ready — a new small business incubator program from the City and County of Honolulu's Office of Economic Revitalization can help transform them into reality.

Idea2Biz is a 13-week cohort-style program — targeting aspiring entrepreneurs from the Wai‘anae Coast — that aims to turn "entrepreneurial ideas into viable businesses through mentorship, education and resources facilitated by experienced business professionals," the city said in an announcement Tuesday.

According to the city, 20 participants will each receive specialized weekly training sessions covering a variety of topics; personalized mentorship; access to OER's O‘ahu Business Connector network and partners; guidance on business registration, banking relationships and market positioning; and will be eligible to receive at least $1,250 in early-stage funding upon completing the program.