Business Development and Support Division

The Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism (DBEDT) has announced that the application deadline for the 2021 HiSTEP – Company Assistance program has been extended until September 30, 2021.  Read about the details here.

Funded in part through a Grant with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), the Hawaii State Trade Expansion Program, or HISTEP, assists Hawaii small businesses with their export development. The HiSTEP Company Assistance (HiSTEP-CA) program increases exports by assisting eligible individual Hawaii companies. Interested companies should 1) register for HiSTEP via this form, then 2) check the HiSTEP-CA eligibility rules here, then 3) apply via the links here. 

Now, more than ever, is a great opportunity for you to expand your sales to overseas markets! Let DBEDT help you via HiSTEP.