The document summarizes an informational briefing for the Hawaii Senate Committee on Economic Development and Taxation about Hawaii's growing dual-use industry in 2008. It discusses how dual-use technology has contributed over $4 billion to Hawaii's economy in the last decade. It also outlines ideas, capital, companies, and people as the key drivers of dual-use innovation and competitive economies. Panelists provide updates on funding, industry support networks, experiential education programs, and the importance of consistent long-term support for STEM education and dual-use companies.

1. 2008 Update on Hawaii's Growing Dual-Use Industry Informational Briefing for the Senate Committee on Economic Development and Taxation April 3, 2008

10. Dual Use PEOPLE CAPITAL IDEAS COMPANIES

18. STAGE: SEED EARLY GROWTH LATER MATURE FUNDING SOURCES: FRIENDS, FAMILY RESEARCH GRANTS CREDIT CARDS ANGELS MEZZANINE BANK DEBT BUSINESS LIFE CYCLE FINANCING: The J Curve VENTURE CAPITAL IPO

19. Hawaii Technology Entrepreneurs Network Seed Venture Capital Early OTTED Licensing SBDC/PBC Business Plans HTDC/NELHA Incubators HSTC DBEDT Stage Pipeline HiTEN EDBs HTDV MEP UH PAMI/PACE Dual-Use Assn HPU PICHTR EH TBD HiBEAM Mentoring HVCA HSDC Et. al.

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