Where Ideas
Become Tools
‘Āina Foundry is the applied innovation and prototyping department of Purple Maiʻa Foundation. We build culturally grounded technology that serves ʻāina restoration and our communities—moving ideas into working prototypes and, when ready, into ventures.
Building With ʻĀina,
Not Just For It
‘Āina Foundry exists to turn community-vetted ideas into tangible tools and skilled people. Our purpose is to ensure Indigenous Innovation does not stop at inspiration—but moves into practice, learning, and real-world impact. We believe technology must honor place, respect ʻike, and return value to community. By pairing rapid prototyping with cultural grounding, ‘Āina Foundry supports solutions that are locally rooted, environmentally mindful, and built to last.
From Learning
to Practice
Mōhala operates at the intersection of training, creativity, and workforce development, transforming learning into action.
Turning Possibility
Into Practice
‘Āina Foundry is where “cool ideas” get built. Within Purple Maiʻa’s innovation funnel—we transform community-rooted ideas into working tools, skilled talent, and venture-ready pathways. Our work also helps orchestrate a broader Indigenous Innovation ecosystem across universities, community and industry partners, government, and values-aligned investors.
The Team
Behind 'Āina Foundry
‘Āina Foundry is powered by technologists, mentors, creatives, and collaborators who believe innovation should serve ʻāina and community.
Interested in prototyping an idea, joining a learning pathway, or collaborating on Indigenous Innovation?Whether you’re looking to:
We’d love to connect.