Calvin Shindo Student Venture Fund
Empowering student entrepreneurs through hands-on investment experience.
Overview
The Calvin Shindo Student Venture Fund is a student-run venture capital fund housed at the Pacific Asian Center for Entrepreneurship (PACE) at the University of Hawaiʻi Shidler College of Business. It supports early-stage UH-affiliated companies while giving UH students hands-on experience with the venture capital process and startup finance.
Investment focus
The Calvin Shindo Fund aims to provide pre-seed investment and support to deserving student ventures while nurturing the development of Hawaii's next generation of venture capital investors and entrepreneurs.
Program details
Applicants should focus on presenting a clear business model and demonstrate the potential for growth and impact.
Who it is for
Current students from any of the 10 community colleges and universities within the University of Hawaii System and recent alumni from UH System institutions are eligible to apply.
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Check your eligibility for Calvin Shindo Student Venture FundAdmissions and application
The fund accepts investment applications from current students from any of the 10 community colleges and universities within the University of Hawaii System and recent alumni from UH System institutions.
Benefits
Participants gain real-world experience in deal sourcing, investment analysis, term negotiation, and portfolio management while contributing to the growth of student-led ventures.
Timeline
The fund operates continuously, with investments made on an ongoing basis as opportunities arise.
What came of it
UH News reported that the fund’s first investments totaled $20,000 across Hohonu and Reeler in 2022. Separately, Andrea Murillo Martinez described progressing from PACE Leader Associate to fund Director and attributed personal and professional growth to her PACE opportunities; this is an individual account, not a measured program-wide outcome.
How to go about it
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The program has not published how to apply. Terms and dates change. Check the official page before you act.
What it pays
The fund operates on a no-compensation basis for student investors, focusing on educational experience rather than financial gain.
Questions about this program
Who can apply for funding?
Current students and recent alumni of the University of Hawaii System can apply for funding.
What is the maximum investment amount?
The fund can invest up to $5,000 per company.
About Pacific Asian Center for Entrepreneurship
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From public sources
What the sources say about Calvin Shindo Student Venture Fund
PACE Leaders encourages applications at any time and says later submissions are reviewed for school-year opportunities; this does not establish an open fund seat.
Source: PACE LeadersPACE directs student committee applicants to PACE Leaders.
Source: Calvin Shindo Student Venture FundThe PACE Leaders application lists the Calvin Shindo fund among applicants' ranked choices.
Source: PACE Leaders ApplicationPACE Leaders links its application and asks applicants to select programs of interest.
Source: PACE LeadersPACE Leaders' timeline displays January 31, 2026 as the priority deadline for its labeled 2025–2026 academic year.
Source: PACE LeadersPACE Leaders' introduction displays January 31, 2025 as the priority deadline for its labeled 2025–2026 academic year.
Source: PACE Leaders
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