Mānoa Innovation Center

About

Located near the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, the Mānoa Innovation Center (MIC) brings together the best of Hawaiʻi’s intellectual and physical resources. MIC serves as an incubation space for new and early-stage technology companies. Tenants enjoy access to important resources including advanced high-speed internet connectivity and shared facilities.

Apply for Space

Application Criteria

Companies considered for tenancy at MIC must have:

  • A new or emerging registered Hawaiʻi business with a technology based-product or service. Preference is given to companies with leading-edge technologies, products, or innovations that are being developed. Product should be technically feasible with acceptable risk.
  • Key personnel with sufficient knowledge to maintain and advance the technology, and have a real commitment to making the enterprise successful.
  • A reasonable likelihood for company growth that will lead to the creation of a significant number of jobs in Hawaiʻi.
  • Legal rights to its technology.
  • Evidence of a clear market opportunity or niche for product.
  • Sufficient financial resources to sustain itself though the incubation period or the means to obtain such resources.
  • Space requirements of no more than 3,200 square feet (if applying for office space).
  • Consultants do not qualify.

Available Tenant Categories

PHYSICAL TENANTS

  • Private office space at MIC
  • U.S. Postal Service mailbox
  • Use of conference rooms (first 20 hours per month free)
  • Access to copier, fax, and postage machines
  • Complimentary shredding services
  • Lunchroom
  • For an additional monthly fee, parking may be available

VIRTUAL TENANTS

  • Assigned mailbox
  • Use of conference rooms (first 20 hours per month free)
  • Access to copier, fax, and postage machines
  • Complimentary shredding services
  • Lunchroom
  • Receipt of deliveries

For questions regarding space availability and pricing, please contact:

Paul Yee
pyee@chaneybrooks.com
808-386-9849

Jazmin J. Torres Román
jtorres@chaneybrooks.com
808-348-5748

Conference rooms

There are four conference rooms available:

  • Board Room (Second Floor) — max capacity 20
  • Makai Room (Room 100) — max capacity 6
  • Ewa Room (Room 191) — max capacity 8
  • Presentation Room (Room 173)* — max capacity 32

Conference Room

Usage Tenant Rate
0-20 hours per month No charge
20+ hours per month $15/hour

Presentation Room*

Usage Tenant Rate
0-4 hours $50
4-8 hours $100
8+ hours $125

Conference Room Amenities

  • Projector: No charge
  • Polycom Conference Phone: No charge

TENANT RESERVATIONS

Note: Rates and terms subject to change