Global Livestream and TV Broadcast Set for October 26, Celebrating the Stories of Hawai‘i’s Next Rising Entrepreneurs
Honolulu, HI (July 18, 2025) — The countdown is on! In just 100 days, Mana Up, the leading accelerator driving economic growth for Hawai‘i-based product businesses, will premiere its seventh annual Showcase global livestream and televised broadcast on Sunday, October 26, 2025, celebrating Hawai‘i’s rising entrepreneurs and locally made products on a global stage.
Set to air during primetime and stream globally across digital platforms, Showcase 2025 will introduce Cohort 10—Mana Up’s newest class of rising entrepreneurs—through in-depth founder interviews, and exclusive product debuts, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the innovators redefining what it means to build a business from Hawai‘i.
Returning as host is Mana Up co-founder Meli James, joined by a special guest to be announced soon.
“This year’s Showcase will again be a celebration of the creativity, resilience, and aloha spirit that drive Hawai‘i’s entrepreneurial community,” said James. “With 100 days to go, we’re excited to give audiences around the world a front-row seat to this movement.”
Following the global broadcast, the celebration continues with the return of the Showcase Marketplace on Thursday, November 6 at Ala Moana Center in Honolulu. The beloved in-person shopping event will bring together nearly 100 Mana Up alumni brands for a day of exclusive experiences and community connection.
Register for exciting giveaways and early access to details of Mana Up's biggest shopping experience of the year at HouseofManaUp.com.
This year’s Showcase will again be a celebration of the creativity, resilience, and aloha spirit that drive Hawai‘i’s entrepreneurial community.
Meet Cohort 10
The Mana Up Showcase celebrates the latest graduates of a 6-month accelerator focused on scaling Hawai‘i-based businesses through mentorship in brand building, e-commerce, global expansion, and storytelling.
This year’s list cohort includes: Aloha Spice Company (Hanapēpē, Kaua‘i), Arlie Glass (North Shore, O‘ahu), Daguzan Charcuterie (Kāne‘ohe, O‘ahu), The Keiki Dept (‘Aiea, O‘ahu), Kaua‘i Gourmet Nuts (Kapa‘a, Kaua‘i), Keani Hawai‘i (Maui), Maoi Swimwear (O‘ahu), Oribe Tea Company (Hilo, Hawai‘i Island), Paper Crane Soaps (Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i Island), and Sugar Caddy (O‘ahu).
About Mana Up
Founded by Meli James & Brittany Heyd, Mana Up is an accelerator and venture fund that introduces 100% Hawai‘i-based companies to global markets, and boosts economic opportunity for the people of Hawai‘i. Through its retail stores, online marketplace, and experiential events, House of Mana Up shares the stories of Hawaii’s makers while driving economic growth for the islands. To date, 95 companies have participated in the six-month program that provides expansion opportunities and helps solve business challenges. For more information about the accelerator program, visit ManaUpHawaii.com , and to shop and explore products from the company’s entrepreneurs, visit HouseofManaUp.com .
Mana Up is supported by Kamehameha Schools, Bank of Hawai‘i, ALTRES, Hawai‘i Technology Development Corporation, Innovate Hawai‘i, Castle & Cooke Hawai‘i, Hawaiian Airlines, American Savings Bank, Ulupono Initiative, Young Brothers, UHA Health Insurance, Pineapple Tweed, Shopify, Foodland, DFS, and Dole.