NELHA administers the world’s premier energy and ocean technology park. This unique master-permitted park is located on 870 acres of prime coastal property in Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i and offers research support facilities for the development of renewable energy and other demonstration projects that utilize the unique resources found at the park. It is the world’s largest facility that continually brings ashore high quality, pristine supplies of both warm surface and cold deep seawater 24 hours a day with views to reap economic potentials from the dual temperature seawater delivery system and high solar insolation. Tenants located in HOST Park work at the pre-commercial, commercial, research and educational levels. It is the largest diversified economic development project in the State and is solely focused on developing green economic projects.
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We have been participating in a series of events that showcase some of the careeer opportunities in Hawaii’s Blue Economy, a growing sector that has great jobs with livable wages right here in Hawaii. If you have a young person in your life who is considering college or employment paths, please share this with them. This is an example of opportunities here in Kona at the Hawaii Ocean Technology Park.
SET ANCHOR! Your big idea deserves a home where it can thrive. See how NELHA's HOST Park provides the unparalleled resources and ideal environment you need to take your vision from a simple plan to a successful, scalable reality. Ready to anchor your innovation at the heart of the blue economy? Visit nelha.hawaii.gov.
DRINKS ON US! Join us for a special talk story and pau hana event focused on how local aquaculture is shaping Hawaiʻi’s food security. We are excited to host leaders from three innovative HOST Park companies who are pioneering sustainable food systems: Blue Ocean Mariculture, Jamestown Seafood and Kona Limu Company. Fri., October 24 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Hale Iako Collaboration Area at HOST Park Try ocean-inspired mocktails and dine on fresh poke during this talk while you learn directly from these industry experts about their unique approaches to growing local, resilient food sources and discover how their work contributes to Hawaiʻi’s economic and environmental health. This is a casual opportunity to network with the speakers and fellow community members. Grab a friend, connect with innovators, and explore the solutions to a more food-secure future! More info, visit nelha.hawaii.gov/events
REGISTRATION IS UP! Sign up for HOST Park's Cold Start Warm Finish Family Fun Run set for Sat., Jan. 10, 2026! Lace up your running shoes and run the scenic trail along the Kona coast while cooled by deep seawater pipes! A Health & Wellness Market is also planned soon after. Be part of our healthy, active community! MARKETING EXPOSURE! We are seeking prize donations, items for swag, aid station sponsorships and/or vendors for the Health & Wellness Market. This is a prime opportunity to showcase your health and wellness lifestyle goods and services to an engaged audience! For more info, visit https://lnkd.in/giFEBTgi
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🌊🌊 The future of ocean stewardship is being written in Hawaiʻi—and you're invited to be part of the conversation. 🌊🌊 On October 4th from 3-6 PM, Kona Sea Salt hosts a unique gathering of ocean economy leaders, innovators, and community stewards for the Regenerative Blue Economy Open House. 📍 Location: Kona Sea Salt, Keahole 📅 Date: October 4th ⏰ Time: 3-6 PM Our ocean faces unprecedented challenges, but Hawaiʻi is pioneering solutions that honor traditional ecological knowledge while embracing innovative technologies. This event brings together the full ecosystem—from policy makers to practitioners, from educators to entrepreneurs—all working to create sustainable ocean-based economies. 🎤 Fireside Chats: 3:30 PM: Bridging Policy & Innovation in Hawaiʻi (County of Hawaiʻi, WAI, Wastewater Alternatives & Innovations, Dept of Aquatic Resources) 4:30 PM: From Keiki to Career—Building Hawaiʻi's Blue Job Pipeline (ʻEwalu Industries, ʻAkoʻakoʻa, UH Hilo) 5:30 PM: Healing the Ocean Together—Tradition, Science, and Community Power (The Kohala Center, Symbrosia, ʻAkoʻakoʻa) Plus interactive exhibits from 1000 Ocean Startups, Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, HATCH Blue, HULI, Purple Maiʻa, FoundHER, and the Hawaii Aquaculture and Aquaponics Association. Whether you're in ocean tech, sustainability, policy, education, or simply passionate about our marine future, this is an opportunity to connect with Hawaiʻi's most innovative ocean economy initiatives. Event Link and Registration: https://luma.com/1gx3rmux Let's build a blue economy that regenerates—our ocean, our communities, and our future. #BlueEconomy #OceanInnovation #SustainableHawaii #MarineStewardship #RegenerativeEconomy #HawaiiTech #OceanConservation #CommunityEngagement #Sustainability
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Kona Startup and Tech Community, join us for our Startup and Tech Pau Hana on October 15, 2025, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Hale Iako, located at the NELHA HOST Park, Hale Iako Building. Germinate by HIplan is partnering with ThriveHI, Hawai'i SBDC Network, and NELHA for this event. Let's build on the momentum from Honolulu Tech Week and continue to build our ecosystem for success! Register via LUMA at this link: https://luma.com/1gzjxc8k See you there! #startup #techecosystem #networking #innovation #kona #bigisland #germinatehawaii
WE RUN AT DAWN! HOST Park is having its first-ever community fun run and you're invited! Check out for more details in the coming weeks at nelha.hawaii.gov/events.
Don't miss out on the Regenerative Blue Economy Open House at the Kona Salt Farm by Sea Salts of Hawaii Sat., Oct. 4 from 3 to 6:30 p.m. HST. Open to the public, this event offers a unique chance to tour Symbrosia 's limu farm. Attendees will hear from community leaders about important topics like ocean healing, strengthening local community ties, and building the blue jobs pipeline. Make sure to RSVP here: https://luma.com/1gx3rmux
WHY HOST PARK? It’s more than a technology park; it’s a living laboratory where the future of the ocean is being built. HOST Park has unrivaled ocean access where it's the only on the planet with continuous access to both deep-sea water (2,200 ft deep) and warm surface water, a vital resource for ocean energy and aquaculture. It's innovation & sustainability - HOST Park is a hub for groundbreaking research in renewable energy, sustainable aquaculture, and biotechnology—all focused on building a resilient blue economy. And of course, it's collaboration & community. HOST Park provides a collaborative environment where tenants, researchers, and students work together to solve some of the world's biggest challenges. At HOST Park, innovation runs deep.