Cora helps businesses identify the hidden friction points on their websites that cause visitors to drop off before converting. By pairing behavior data with production-ready code and impact tracking, the company aims to turn lost opportunities into measurable growth.

Hi, I'm an organoid! With the help of Autoculture by Open Culture Science, I can help reshape the lab's landscape and create a living preview of the human body.

Join Santa Cruz Works New Tech on April 1 at Chaminade for networking, live music, food, fast-paced startup presentations, and a rare appearance by Steve Jobs on the 50th anniversary of Apple Computer.

The 2026 LIFT Summit will bring together leaders across industry, government, education, and community organizations to help move advanced air mobility from vision to real-world deployment. Taking place March 31–April 1 in Monterey, the event will focus on the partnerships, infrastructure, workforce, and policy needed to shape the future of low-altitude aviation.

Washington gave both Archer and Joby a lift, but Joby came away stronger: more pilot-program wins, deeper certification execution, and a clearer path to commercial service. In the eVTOL race, Joby looks more ready to fly.

MimoFit is building a home-based training system for Parkinson’s that combines adaptive exercise, neuroplasticity research, and simple at-home use. See the company present at Santa Cruz Works New Tech on April 1 at Chaminade.

Joby’s piloted electric flight across the Bay made the future feel real. With commercial service targeted for 2026, Santa Cruz can finally ask a thrilling question: could Joby’s hometown become one of the first vertiport cities?

Santa Cruz Launchpad is an annual event that combines a student startup competition with a community career fair, all under one roof! This year’s event takes place at the Cocoanut Grove at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.

Santa Cruz Works members and partners now get access to more than $1 million in discounts, credits, subscriptions, and special offers through One Valley Passport. Explore the perks, sign up, or log in to start using the program.

Sol Café supports local teens and young adults who are neurodiverse and have mild intellectual disabilities through training programs and fosters a path toward independence in the community and workforce.

Join new Cabrillo President Dr. Jenn Capps and other key leaders in Workforce & Economic Development at Cabrillo College Career Education Summit 2026, on Friday, April 3, 2026, from 9:30 am -1:15 pm!

Joby Aviation says it could begin early U.S. air taxi operations in 2026 under a White House-backed pilot program, marking one of its clearest steps yet toward commercial launch. For Santa Cruz, the announcement is another sign that one of the region’s most ambitious transportation companies is moving from testing and certification toward real-world service.

A March 26 public forum will explore whether emerging transportation technologies could help Santa Cruz County move people more efficiently, sustainably, and affordably

RentAHuman.ai turns the AI jobs debate inside out: instead of replacing people, bots are now hiring them for real-world tasks, revealing a ridiculous but important truth - the future still depends on human hands, judgment, and presence.

This timely webinar explores how AI is reshaping work, entrepreneurship, ethics, and human agency, while arguing that curiosity, critical thinking, and values will matter more than ever. Watch the recording for a thoughtful discussion.

As AI reshapes the job market, universities must do more than prepare students for employment. They should become incubators for entrepreneurship, teaching critical thinking, curiosity, ethics, and innovation so young people can build the future, not just enter it.

We had a sold out event on March 4 with rapid-fire demos from Innovation Within, BrandCapsule, Radi8, Activity Ally, and The Host Mindset. Sponsored by Comcast Business and Wynn Capital.

Launchpad returns May 13, 2026 at the Santa Cruz Boardwalk, and student teams need mentors now. Share your expertise to sharpen pitches, validate ideas, and build confidence before the live competition and job fair.

The Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History (MAH) invites the community to celebrate three decades of creativity, connection, and community at The Red Ball, the MAH’s 30th Anniversary Gala, taking place Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 6:00–11:30 pm.

Support Santa Cruz’s Hephaestus Robotics team at a 1920s-themed Murder Mystery Party on March 14, 6–9 p.m. at MJA Vineyards. Enjoy wine, bites, and live entertainment while helping local students return to the World Championships. Tickets on Eventbrite.