The Hawai`i Office of Aerospace Development (OAD) provides a focal point within State government to facilitate dialogue and coordination among Hawai`i’s government, private and academic sectors, and between State-based entities and overseas organizations, both public and private, to promote the growth and diversification of Hawai`i’s aerospace industry. The primary goals of OAD are to:

• Identify and promote opportunities for expanding and diversifying aerospace-related industries in Hawai`i, including but not limited to applied optics, astronomy and astrophysics, aviation, space-based applications of dual-use technology, environmental monitoring and remote sensing, satellite communications, and commercial space launch.
• Catalyze partnerships among local universities and businesses to
  1. improve the relevance and quality of university training to support the growth and diversification of Hawai`i’s aerospace industry;
  2. identify entrepreneurial opportunities for commercializing innovative spinoffs from basic research; and
  3. facilitate technology transfer from the university to the private sector to expedite commercialization.
• Assist local universities, companies, research institutions, and other interested organizations in establishing partnerships with corporate, government, and educational entities overseas that can promote and enhance Hawai`i’s aerospace industry.
• Promote innovative education and workforce development programs that will enhance public awareness of our State’s aerospace potential and enable local citizens to pursue employment in Hawai`i’s aerospace industry.
• Monitor national and global trends in the aerospace industry and recommend programs and policies that can support aerospace industry development statewide.
• Help leverage aerospace and related technological capabilities in Hawai`i’s government, academic and private sectors to both support our national space program and facilitate international dialogue toward the design, development and implementation of multinational space exploration initiatives.
• Serve as a central point of contact for State government that can respond to both local and out-of-state inquiries concerning Hawai`i’s aerospace-related interests and activities.

OAD is housed within the Hawai`i State Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism and may be reached through the contact information below.

Contact: Jim Crisafulli, Director / Telephone: (808) 586-2388 / E-mail: jcrisafu@dbedt.hawaii

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