On May 21, 2025, twelve inspiring finalist teams pitched groundbreaking ideas—from AI-powered education and smart leak detection to artisan fragrances and climate-saving tech. Curious who won? Watch the video for a fast-paced recap of these bold innovators in action!

In its 8th year, Santa Cruz Launchpad 2025 was a huge success. Over the next 2 weeks, we will make a full story and videos of the events. For now, we have 2 collections of photos: Business Plan Pitch Competition, and Job Fair.

A reflection of some significant milestones achieved by Santa Cruz County companies in 2023.

What were our most popular events of the year? Let us know if you attend any of our events!

As the year comes to an end, we reflect on what you all loved reading most!