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Santa Cruz Startup Detects Tick-Borne Diseases
Local Santa Cruz startup Pathogeomix’s RipSeq NGS software can detect tick-borne diseases such as Lyme-disease in minutes vs. traditional methods which take days.
NEST Flight 2021 Day One with Reed Hastings
During day one of NEST Flight 2021, we were joined by the inspirational Reed Hastings Co-Founder & Co-CEO of Netflix for his keynote session and Q&A.
Onewheel #AdventuresCloseToHome Video Contest!
Here’s to the excuses to get out of the house and escapes from reality that have filled the soul this last year. Together, the Onewheel #AdventuresCloseToHome will keep the spirit of adventure alive!
Mynt Systems Energizes Beckmann's
Read about Beckmann's big move to their new location with huge power savings made possible by Mynt Systems.
Equitable Relief for Small Businesses
The Paycheck Protection Program, Biden-Harris Administration and U.S. Small Business Administration are taking action to further equitable relief for small businesses (even the smallest!).
NAV’s $10,000 Small Business Grant
Apply by March 8th, 2021 for a chance to win $10,000 and take your business to the next level.
Levered Learning Appointments Two New Board Members
Levered Learning today announced the appointment of two new members to the company's board of directors. Ed Colligan and Thomas Aurelio Davis will join the board as independent directors.
JoeBen Speaks about the $6.6B SPAC
We asked JoeBen Bevirt about this historic day for Joby Aviation, for transportation, for Santa Cruz and the world. And he sent our entrepreneurial spirits to the stratosphere.
Santa Cruz Works New Tech Shines in March!
Great line up for March 10: WeFunder, ESAIYO, Lookback, BlueCallom, Iris Automation, PAT, Gears Unlimited. Get you tickets now while you still can.
Parallel Flight Update Towards Commercial Flights
Parallel Flight has been selected as an official partner of the Alaska Center for UAS Integration at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, a Lead Participant in the FAA’s BEYOND program.
Beyond Familiar Episode 1: Onewheel
When L Renee Blount told Topo Designs about her practice of trying something new every month, they teamed up with her to bring you a video series to show that journey. Episode #1 is with Onewheel.
eBay Announces Up & Running California Program to Help Small Businesses
eBay is announced the launch of the Up & Running California program. Through the program, up to 300 California small businesses will be selected to participate in this six-week interactive ecommerce training program.
FedEx Small Business Grant Competition
The 9th annual FedEx Small Business Grant Competition is now open and the deadline for the application is March 9th, 2021.
Carnot Compression Partnership in the Dairy Industry
Carnot Compression is pleased to announce its first partnership in the Dairy Industry. Tilla-Bay Farms of Tillamook Oregon is purchasing a Carnot™ Compressor for its robotic milking operations.
Recording: Royal Dutch Gazelle Santa Cruz Offices
A Flash Tour of Gazelle Santa Cruz reveals the mastery of Royal Dutch eBikes. If you don’t have an eBike yet, get one fast!
Santa Cruz Tech Companies Again in Top 10
For the second year in a row, a Santa Cruz tech company made the top 10 globally funded companies. And 2021 is just getting off the ground.
Lookback HQ Relocating to Santa Cruz
This just in: Lookback is moving their US HQ from Palo Alto to Santa Cruz! Their initial offices will be in one of the co-working spaces. And they are hiring!
What Are You Waiting For? Take the Challenge!
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.
Innovation Series: Powering a Greener Santa Cruz
In addition to our ongoing Innovation Series articles by local thought leaders, this is the first of several articles to promote our upcoming annual Green Tech event which will be held on April 7, 2021.
Zero Motorcycles - Try Before You Buy
Zero Motorcycles are now available to rent at EagleRider locations across the country. Now you can rent before you buy!

