Event Date Location
Event Date Location
Limited spots available, applications close March 18
Event Overview
Saturday (Virtual) – Innovation & Sustainability
Join experts leading the charge in sustainable innovation. From regenerative farming to cutting-edge seaweed-based climate solutions, this session explores how technology and tradition come together to create a resilient future for Hawaiʻi.
Sunday (In-Person) – Stewardship & Technology
Gather in person to learn from practitioners restoring our lands and waters. Topics include data-driven conservation, coral reef restoration, Indigenous agriculture, and sustainable infrastructure—building pathways for future generations to mālama ʻāina.
Panels & Speakers: Featuring leaders in regenerative agriculture, aquaculture, and indigenous innovation.
Action-Oriented: Participants co-design projects, with opportunities for additional programming and support to bring those projects to fruition.
Event Overview
B4A Day 1: April 4th , 2025 – Nation of Hawaiʻi, Waimānalo (In-Person, Optional)
Kick off the weekend with our community at Nation of Hawaiʻi. Meet fellow participants, get inspired by ʻāina-based innovation, and explore live tech demonstrations from community partners showcasing regenerative solutions in action. A great opportunity to build pilina with fellow builders, ʻāina stewards, and Indigenous innovators.
B4A Day 2: April 5th , 2025 – Hālau ʻĪnana (In-Person)
48-hour sprint begins! Teams build and prototype solutions focused on climate resilience, Indigenous agriculture, and regenerative tech. Work alongside engineers, creatives, and builders to develop working demos.
B4A Day 3: April 6th , 2025 – Hālau ʻĪnana (In-Person)
Final stretch! Teams refine their prototypes and present demos to the group. Top projects will have the opportunity to receive funding, mentorship, and continued support from PMF to bring their solutions to market.
Limited Spots Available – Applications Close March 18
Join as an engineer, creative, or builder—form a team or join a preset one. We’ll be selecting 5-8 ideas from the Design 4 ʻĀina Ideathon to bring to life.
