Blue Startups is a prominent accelerator based in Honolulu, Hawaii, established in 2012 by Henk Rogers and Maya Rogers of the Tetris Company, alongside Chenoa Farnsworth of Hawaii Angels. Recognized as a Top 20 Accelerator in the U.S. by TechCrunch, the firm focuses on assisting scalable technology companies, particularly in software, travel tech, gaming, and sustainable solutions, to compete on a global scale.

Their mission is to stimulate economic growth in Hawaii and create new business opportunities by providing entrepreneurs with mentorship, business expertise, product testing, peer review, pitch development, introductions to investors, and seed funding. Blue Startups operates a 12-week accelerator program, supporting up to 10 companies per session, emphasizing lean product development and global go-to-market strategies. The firm boasts a robust network of over 230 international mentors and has been a member of the Global Accelerator Network since 2013, offering startups access to valuable resources, including over $1 million in free services, investor introductions, and soft landing spaces worldwide.

As a women-led organization, Blue Startups strives for 50% of its companies to be female-founded and led, reflecting a deep commitment to leveling the playing field in technology for women.