$500K to UH RISE project by FHB Foundation, Walter A. Dods, Jr.
A classroom in the new RISE building will be named in honor of Walter Dods.
A classroom in the new RISE building will be named in honor of Walter Dods.
The gift from Island Insurance is the fourth major gift toward the UH Foundation’s goal of raising $3 million to fund the RISE project.
The facility’s main entry will be named for Hawaiian Electric Industries, while a rooftop deck will be named for American Savings Bank.
Sandra Fujiyama previously served as innovation and business development officer at UH’s Office of Innovation and Commercialization.
PBN recognized Kevin Nguyen, Austin Yoshino, Lauren Pierce and Spencer VanDerKamp.
The RISE project is a world-class innovation and entrepreneurship facility coupled with student housing.
Pulse Utility won a prize package totaling more than $34,000.
Funding of up to $5,000 is available per venture.
The Pacific Asian Center for Entrepreneurship is launching the Calvin Shindo Student Venture Fund.
Team Nimbus AI took first place and a $5,000 prize.