Partnerships only work when they create new revenue, open new markets, or deliver new functionality—ideally all three. Joby’s deal with Uber and Blade shows how true partnerships are built on reciprocal value, not press releases.

Save Our Shores hosts their 41st annual Coastal Cleanup Day, September 20th from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. across the Monterey Bay.

The Santa Cruz County Chamber of Commerce, Santa Cruz County Business Council, and the Downtown Association of Santa Cruz for a collaborative business mixer at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History, open to members of all business associations across Santa Cruz County.

Santa Cruz Works is excited to announce the newest addition to our team, Alex Lund, an undergraduate student at the University of California, Santa Cruz. Alex is majoring in Literature with a minor in History and is set to graduate in 2026. Alex is a Business and Communications Assistant intern provided to Santa Cruz Works via the 25-26 Humanities EXCEL Internship program at UC Santa Cruz.

The Seymour Marine Discovery Center and Event Santa Cruz invites you to a NEXTies spinoff event. The NEXTies: Earth & Sea.

Cabrillo College recently unveiled a new Multicultural Student Center.

UC Santa Cruz has announced the 2025 Alumni Award recipients, honoring leaders in science, politics, community service, and innovation.

Registration is open now for Cabrillo College Employer Info Session. The event will be hosted via Zoom on September 17th.

UC Santa Cruz will host an I-Corps workshop series this fall to help research teams and entrepreneurs turn innovations into scalable solutions.

The Westly Prize is now accepting applications from young innovators!

The 3DE Club podcast, hosted by young entrepreneurs Fiona and Milo, recently released a special interview with tech industry icon, Ed Colligan

Swellcycle hosts First Friday event, selling first-generation 3D-printed surfboards.

Michael Sikand spotlights Joby Aviation, a Santa Cruz company building electric air taxis. With bold predictions of a 10x stock surge, he translates complex eVTOL tech into an exciting, relatable vision of our flying future.

UC Santa Cruz anchors the Santa Cruz–Watsonville metro’s No. 16 national ranking in research output, showcasing its strength in genomics, coastal science, and biotechnology, and highlighting the university’s pivotal role in driving discovery and regional innovation.

Did you miss our August 27th CEO Works luncheon event with David Doolin? Check out the recording here!

Hiring someone who is the perfect fit is beyond just looking at resumes and skills. Here’s what you need to consider.

The new UCSC-led AnVIL Data Explorer simplifies access to 280+ genomic datasets. Alzheimer’s researchers can rapidly identify genetic risk factors, build cohorts, and test hypotheses in the cloud—accelerating breakthroughs toward earlier diagnoses, targeted treatments, and improved patient outcomes.

MBEP has received an investment from the state that will create good-paying jobs and drive economic growth across the Monterey Bay Region.

Carbonbridge, a leading innovator in sustainable fuels and graduate of Santa Cruz Accelerates 5th cohort is heading to the battlefield.