The program begins with a week-long retreat on Hawai’i island, where selected participants have the unique opportunity to walk in Manaola's footsteps and explore the building blocks of culturally based business rooted in Hawaiian values and ‘ike kupuna (ancestral knowledge). The program continues with weekly workshops, presentations from industry experts, and in-person events at the end of each phase.
Through the Incubator Program, Hale Kua aims to cultivate Hawaiian arts, culture, values, and traditions by:
- fostering the next generation of storytellers in this time and space through their individual creative art
- teaching participants how to connect to time and space to receive inspiration and translate that inspiration
- establishing the effectiveness of a culturally-based business model as a foundation for success
Activities for the next cohort are scheduled to start in January 2024. By applying for this program, applicants commit to attending all 2024 program activities as outlined above. Applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm on October 31, 2023.
