This year's livestream will feature the stories behind these Hawaii-based entrepreneurs from cohort 7. You can also shop their special releases and limited-time only promotions exclusively on our site during the show!
The Mana Up Showcase is our annual celebration of up-and-coming talent in Hawaiʻi. A travel-show-style variety show that includes entrepreneur stories, performances by young singer-songwriters, a headline LIVE performance by Paula Fuga and comedian co-host Tumua Tuinei, we're sure you're in for a great and inspirational time!
We also celebrate with giveaways and our best deals of the year! From discounts to new, exclusive products, you will want to mark the date to get all of your holiday shopping done early.
2:30 - 3:00PM HST - Pre-Show Featuring alumni company spotlights & trivia
3:00 - 4:30PM HST - Main Show Featuring company pitches shot across the Hawaiian Islands, four giveaways & musical performances by up-and-coming musicians & People’s Choice award
Featuring company pitches, LIVE performance by award-winning Paula Fuga, giveaways & a marketplace with over 40 entrepreneur vendors from Mana Up
The event also features a Ko Hana Rum cocktail bar, yummy bites and music!
IN PERSON EVENT REGISTRATION IS SEPARATE FROM VIRTUAL SHOW REGISTRATION.
The Mana Up Showcase is our annual event to celebrate Hawaiʻi's entrepreneurs and our rising talent. The entrepreneurs featured are from our latest entrepreneur growth accelerator, a 6 month program during 11 companies get connected to mentors, workshops, sales channels, and resources to help them grow their businesses.
To date we have had 74 local product companies graduate! We are excited to support these companiesʻ entrepreneurial journeys, including their contribution to Hawaiiʻs economy, job creation, community giveback and so much more. The 11 companies featured this year were picked from 137 applications, so join us at the showcase to find out what makes them so special!