Do you have a business idea and want to take it to the next level? Sign up for the startup challenge workshops to get access to free workshops to help you to apply, prepare to pitch, and develop key aspects of your business.

Following her impressive victory at the 2022 Startup Challenge Monterey Bay, Emily Lippe propelled her startup Miss Lippe’s Dumpling Party into a growth trajectory soaring by 300%. Her venture, Miss Lippe's, is a dumpling business dedicated to celebrating community and mouth-watering cuisine.

The 14th annual Startup Challenge Monterey Bay winners have been announced, with Friendly Robots taking the Grand Prize in the Venture Division and RedRider and Sweet Prairie Haskap being named runners-up.

Got a great startup idea? Ready to pitch your plan? Take the Challenge: Startup Startup Challenge Monterey Bay. Santa Cruz Works is a proud sponsor and on the planning committee.