Are you interested in tabling at Santa Cruz Launchpad to talk about your open positions? Sign up by May 6.

The premier startup and innovation event on the Central Coast returns on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at the Cocoanut Grove in Santa Cruz, CA. Now in its 8th year, Santa Cruz Launchpad 2025 brings together entrepreneurs, investors, and job seekers for an exciting day of startup pitches and career-building opportunities.

The 2024 Santa Cruz Launchpad event at the Boardwalk’s Cocoanut Grove on May 29 saw a vibrant turnout with 12 student teams, 32 participating companies and organizations, and over 500 attendees. Check out who won the competition!

Check out a list of employers that are hiring at Santa Cruz Launchpad 2024!

Are you hiring soon? Check out Santa Cruz Launchpad 2024!

The largest job fair in Santa Cruz is back! If you are an employer trying to hire or are currently building your hiring pipeline, this is the one event you won’t want to miss.

The largest job fair in Santa Cruz County is back! Plus, $50,000 in cash prizes for the student business plan pitch competition.

Nearly 500 people attended Launchpad 2022 to apply for 400+ jobs, and to hear innovative new business plans.

The largest job fair in Santa Cruz is back for the 5th year. If you are an employer trying to hire, or building your hiring pipeline, this is the one event you won’t want to miss.

The largest job fair in Santa Cruz is back for the 5th year. Plus, $40,000 in cash prizes for the student pitch competition.