The ʻEnehana Project opens technology and innovation pathways for high school students across Maui County — from Hāna to Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi.
ʻenehana (noun) — technology, in ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi.
The ʻEnehana Project brings Maui County's students together to grow technology literacy, confidence, and connection to the people and resources rooted in our community.
How it works →
A team-based AI & technology experience designed to be accessible to beginners while rewarding deeper technical skill.
Multidisciplinary teams of 2–4 students design, build, and present an original project around a local challenge theme — from disaster preparedness to cultural preservation.
Students work alongside technologists from industry, the University of Hawaiʻi system, and the local nonprofit community — connections they wouldn't otherwise make.
Standout teams present their work publicly at the Maui County Fair, putting student innovation in front of the whole community — including a People's Choice vote.
Pre-event workshops cover design thinking, AI fundamentals, and responsible technology — so every student leaves more fluent in the tools shaping their world.
Built on the strengths already here — diverse schools, STEM clubs, robotics programs, and a community ready to invest in its young people.
Whether you build, teach, mentor, or invest — the ʻEnehana Project grows with the people who show up for it.
Grades 9–12 across Maui County. No coding experience required — just curiosity.
Bring a team. Tap into curriculum, workshops, and a county-level showcase.
Share your craft. A few hours connects you directly with island talent.
Invest in workforce and community. Co-brand as a builder of Maui's future.
Reach out to learn how to bring your school, your time, or your support to the ʻEnehana Project.
hello@theenehanaproject.org