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Santa Cruz Launchpad 2026 empowers students across Santa Cruz County to turn ideas into real solutions and explore real career pathways. The event combines a startup competition with a county-wide job fair, building entrepreneurial skills, connecting young innovators with mentors and employers, and sparking responsible, community-focused innovation from high school through university.

Event Date: May 13, 2026

Venue: Cocoanut Grove