Market Systems Development Initiative

HIAP Business Plan

Development and initiation of a viable business plan to ensure the sustainability of HIAP's support for Hawai'i Island agriculture.

Market Analysis & Development

Collectively identify Hawaiʻi Island’s comparative and competitive market advantages. Analyze demand for new value added agricultural and food products and develop shared marketing strategy.

Market Systems Facilitation

Train cohort of mid-career professionals how to understand market systems, use diagnostic tools to identify systemic constraints and develop potential strategies for equitable growth.

HIAP Platform Development

Develop HIAP's digital platform and associated web-based tools for understanding problems and collaborating on solutions.

Value Chain Pilot Projects

Industry partners implement pilot projects focused on introducing solutions to overcome systemic constraints and stimulate new income and employment growth where it is needed most.

Hawai'i Island Clusters of Opportunity

Hawaiʻi Island clusters of economic opportunity data collection, analysis and leadership forum. Facilitate collaborative action planning and follow-up high potential clusters and value chains.

Agribusiness Service Center

Establish an Agribusiness Service Center (ASC) in Hilo to facilitate increased services, information and support for small farms, businesses and non-profits on Hawai'i Island.

Value Chain Analysis

Market systems facilitators work with industry partners to analyze three value chains: staple food crops, export crops, and agricultural services. Identify systemic constraints and recommend pilot projects for stimulating growth

Public Private Partnership & Action

Market Facilitation and capacity building support for the Hawaiʻi Island Agriculture Partnership (HIAP) and its members. Enable more effective alignment and coordination of efforts to support Hawaii Island’s agriculture economy.