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XLR8UH: Invited Member
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Invited Member — Apex Ecosystem

XLR8UH

Apex Member Partner — Honolulu, Hawaii

Apex Business Group Worldwide presents XLR8UH® — the award-winning venture accelerator at the University of Hawaii, founded and managed by Sultan Ventures. Ranked by Forbes as one of the top 30 accelerators in the nation, XLR8UH invests in University of Hawaii entrepreneurs and technologies, transforming academic innovation into market-ready ventures. Connecting emerging founders with the global Apex ecosystem across 80+ countries.

What Apex Is

Apex is a living ecosystem — one of its kind. A decentralized, member-owned global business platform across 80+ countries where preferred venture partners such as XLR8UH can explore early-stage innovation quietly and selectively, while founders showcase on their MySite and gain clarity on what long-term investors truly seek. No middleman. By members, for members.

Invited Member
XLR8UH

XLR8UH® (Accelerate UH) is an award-winning venture accelerator investing in University of Hawaii entrepreneurs and technologies. Founded and managed by Sultan Ventures, XLR8UH has been ranked by Forbes as one of the top 30 accelerators in the nation. The program transforms academic innovation into market-ready ventures by providing mentorship, investment, and hands-on business building support.

XLR8UH is part of the XLR8® family of accelerator and incubator programs managed by Sultan Ventures. XLR8HI® serves as Hawaii's Entrepreneurship Center, and XLR8YOUTH™ is a first-of-its-kind innovation intensive for youth. Together, these programs create a comprehensive pipeline from youth innovation to university venture creation to market commercialization.

XLR8UH founded and manages XLR8®, a series of community-focused accelerator and incubator programs. XLR8UH® is an award-winning venture accelerator investing in University of Hawaii entrepreneurs and technologies — ranked by Forbes as one of the top 30 accelerators in the nation. XLR8HI® serves as Hawaii's Entrepreneurship Center, and XLR8YOUTH™ is a first-of-its-kind innovation intensive for youth. In 2024, XLR8UH acquired Acasia Group, expanding its global reach into the Middle East, Africa, and beyond.

Mission: We transform University of Hawaii research and innovation into market-ready ventures — investing in the next generation of Hawaii's entrepreneurs and technologies.
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Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Key Figures
Top 30
Forbes US Accelerator
UH System
University Partner
Sultan Ventures
Managed By
Seed
Investment Stage
Research
Commercialization
Mentorship
Intensive Program
XLR8®
Program Family
Invited
Apex Role

"We transform University of Hawaii research and innovation into market-ready ventures — ranked among the top 30 accelerators in the nation by Forbes."

— XLR8UH®
Startup Application

Apply to the Apex Startup Discovery Program

Aligned with XLR8UH' investment focus. Precondition: You must be an Apex Participant to submit. Registration is complimentary and includes 2 Golden Ads. This project is part of Apex Master Expos.

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Precondition: You must be an Apex Participant to submit this application. Registration at myapex.me is complimentary and includes 2 Golden Ads.
Your unique Apex Participant ID. You receive this upon registration at myapex.me. Required to submit.
1. Founder & Company Information
Basic information about you and your startup.
Describe what your company does in one sentence.
"We drive innovation and growth forward by providing expertise, capital, and connections." — XLR8UH
XLR8UH values founders with deep conviction, community impact, and a passion for solving real-world problems.
2. Problem & Technology
What are you building and why does it matter?
What is the problem, why is it important, and who suffers from it?
"Our passion is to build amazing and innovative companies and technologies." — XLR8UH
XLR8UH is sector agnostic but values technology-driven innovation. Describe how technology powers your offering.
3. Market & Traction
How big is the opportunity and what have you achieved so far?
Users, revenue, partnerships, pilots, LOIs, notable milestones.
4. Funding & Investment
XLR8UH participates in pre-seed and seed financing rounds with preferred investment partners.
"We invest sweat equity alongside financial backing — building entities primed for investment and long-term impact." — XLR8UH
What specifically draws you to XLR8UH' approach, expertise, and community?
5. Additional Information
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Apex Business Group Worldwide SL (abc-worldwide.com/ecosystem) does not act as an investment broker, placement agent, or funding intermediary. Alpha Academy — Club Society Multiverses (abc-worldwide.com/alphaacademy) does not represent XLR8UH or any investor. XLR8UH is an invited member of the Apex Ecosystem. Submission does not guarantee review, response, or investment.

XLR8UH may browse submitted applications at their sole discretion. All participation is voluntary and non-binding. Apex does not sell applicant data. This project is part of Apex Master Expos.

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