YWahine in Business Incubator

This 6-week course offers business fundamentals for new and early startups. This cohort provides early-start and growth entrepreneurs with insight, knowledge, and resources for a stronger future.

MANDATORY ONLINE ORIENTATION | June 29, 2026 (5:30-6:30pm)

DATES | July 14th - August 25th (Tuesdays & Thursdays)

TIME | 5:30PM - 7:30PM

GRADUATION FOR O'AHU PARTICIPANTS | Tuesday, August 25th (5:30-7:30pm)

In-Person classes and graduation held at YWCA Laniakea Downtown Honolulu. *Hybrid option available for neighbor island attendees.

COST: $75 Early Bird Costs (until June 15th then $100)

• You have completed concept development and are eager to learn how to take your product/service to market.
• You’ve started selling a product/service on a small scale and now want to take your efforts to the next level (i.e., expand the market, more sales, earn a full-time income, etc.) and increase your chance of long-term success.
• You’ve been actively operating your business for a few years (with no formal training) and now want to increase your knowledge of business management.
• You are passionate about completing the entire course and launching your business.

• Concept Validation
• Business Model Development
• Financial Basics & Beginner QuickBooks
• Funding Opportunities in our Community
• Marketing Basics
• Social Media Best Practices
• Business Plan Development
• Networking Opportunities

• Hawaii resident.
• Have registered your business and are in the early phase of running your business.
• You are committed to participating in the full YWahine In Business Program, plus working on your business in your free time. NOTE: To graduate, attendees must attend all 16 sessions including Orientation and Graduation.