Hawaii Bulletin

Hawaii Bulletin

Share this post

Hawaii Bulletin
Hawaii Bulletin
Study: Hawaii a 'Big Mover' in Science and Tech
Copy link
Facebook
Email
Notes
More

Study: Hawaii a 'Big Mover' in Science and Tech

Ryan Kawailani Ozawa's avatar
Ryan Kawailani Ozawa
Jun 20, 2008

Share this post

Hawaii Bulletin
Hawaii Bulletin
Study: Hawaii a 'Big Mover' in Science and Tech
Copy link
Facebook
Email
Notes
More
Share

The state of Hawaii has greatly improved its "position to succeed in the technology-led information age," jumping up 11 spots to rank as the 28th best state in the State Technology and Science Index from the Milken Institute. The index looks at 77 indicators across five major components (ranging from research and development to human capital) in which Hawaii's overall rankings have risen since it was first published in 2002.

"The future will belong to those regions that can develop a thriving technology industry in a wide variety of fast-growing fields including biotech, clean technology, nanotechnology, communications and next-generation computer applications," the Institute said in a release. "The Index takes an objective measure of just how prepared each state is to take advantage of these opportunities."

Massachusetts, Maryland, and Colorado took the top three spots. Mississippi ranked last for the second time, and West Virginia slid from 46th to 49th place.

Hawaii's 28th place ranking was based on the following five components:

  • Research and Development Inputs: Hawaii ranked 23rd, versus 37th in 2002.

  • Risk Capital and Entrepreneurial Infrastructure: Hawaii ranked 27th, versus 40th in 2002.

  • Human Capital Investment: Hawaii ranked 27th, versus 34th in 2002.

  • Technology and Science Work Force: Hawaii ranked 32nd, versus 42nd in 2002.

  • Technology Concentration and Dynamism: Hawaii ranked 30th, versus 50th in 2002.

"The changes in this year’s Index give a good measure of who is ahead in the increasing competition for scarce human capital and other resources needed for a successful industry," said lead author Ross DeVol, director of Regional Economics at the Milken Institute.

The report notes that states are not only vying with each other for human capital and resources, but competing on a global level with countries like China and India.


Subscribe to Hawaii Bulletin

By Ryan Kawailani Ozawa · Launched 6 years ago
Island innovation in focus. Hawaii-based science, technology, startups and entrepreneurs, featuring local leaders, creators, educators, and more.

Share this post

Hawaii Bulletin
Hawaii Bulletin
Study: Hawaii a 'Big Mover' in Science and Tech
Copy link
Facebook
Email
Notes
More
Share

Discussion about this post

User's avatar
Gallery: ThriveHI Pau Hana
A sold-out crowd of Honolulu-based tech workers (and their friends) packed the courtyard of Honolulu Beerworks in Kaka‘ako yesterday.
Apr 14, 2023 • 
Ryan Kawailani Ozawa
13

Share this post

Hawaii Bulletin
Hawaii Bulletin
Gallery: ThriveHI Pau Hana
Copy link
Facebook
Email
Notes
More
Preview: Hawaii Angels Turns 22
The leading investment network for seed-level private equity investors in Hawaii starts a new chapter in 2024.
Jan 15, 2024 • 
Ryan Kawailani Ozawa
3

Share this post

Hawaii Bulletin
Hawaii Bulletin
Preview: Hawaii Angels Turns 22
Copy link
Facebook
Email
Notes
More
Hub Coworking Expands to Entrepreneurs Sandbox
Cofounder Nam Vu looks back at the pandemic and shares his bright vision for the remote-work future.
Apr 22, 2023 • 
Ryan Kawailani Ozawa
7

Share this post

Hawaii Bulletin
Hawaii Bulletin
Hub Coworking Expands to Entrepreneurs Sandbox
Copy link
Facebook
Email
Notes
More
2

Ready for more?

© 2025 Ryan Kawailani Ozawa
Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start writingGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture

Share

Copy link
Facebook
Email
Notes
More

Create your profile

User's avatar

Only paid subscribers can comment on this post

Already a paid subscriber? Sign in

Check your email

For your security, we need to re-authenticate you.

Click the link we sent to , or click here to sign in.