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NSF Small Business Innovation Research Grants
Small businesses looking to bring in new tech can submit a project pitch for a chance to earn funding.
Part 2: Is Silicon Valley Invading Santa Cruz
Journalist Julia Sinn explores the impact of Silicon Valley on Santa Cruz. In this installment, she explores the history of Santa Cruz’s housing problems.
Celebrating Women Leaders in Santa Cruz
In honor of Women’s Nation History Month, learn about the journeys of prominent female leaders throughout Santa Cruz County.
Is Santa Cruz Ready for $94B Universal Broadband?
We asked Steve Blum and James Hackett what the proposed $94 billion bill for the Digital Divide could mean for Santa Cruz, Monterey, and San Benito counties.
Seeing Beyond Visuals with TB&O
Santa Cruz-based Thomas Burke & Others create stunning images and animations with innovative technologies.
Blume Awarded Grant For Sustainable Agriculture
Blume Industries / Whiskey Hill Farms and the Sustainable Systems Research Foundation in Santa Cruz are pleased to announce receipt of a United States Department of Agriculture’s Western Division of Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Farmer Rancher Grant.
CodeStringers Ranks No. 12 on Inc. Magazine’s List
Another Santa Cruz Tech company is making some waves not just here in Santa Cruz but statewide. CodeStringers is listed as No. 12 on Inc. Magazine’s list of California’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies.
Zero Motorcycles Announces Another Big Partnership
Zero Motorcycles Announces North American Partnership With Viatec Incorporated as Supplier of Powertrains for SMARTPTO Electrohydraulic Systems in Aerial Lift Markets.
Celebrity Guests at CEO Works and C-Level Works
Oprah nabbed Meghan and Harry. So we one-upped her by inviting digitally-studded local royalty celebs to CEO Works and C-Level Works.
Part 2: The Pearl Harbor of Cyber Attacks
In this article, Steve Blank asks the question: what could happen when we start using Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to shape policy?
Recording: Santa Cruz Works New Tech March 2021
Our monthly New Tech event was filled with all the energy of March Madness. We packed seven presentations into a jam packed hour. If you missed it, don’t worry, we pressed the record button.
Pitch Your Company to a Shark!
Apply to pitch to Mr. Wonderful. Enter to win $30K in cash prizes from your favorite shark, and $40K in value prizes from StartEngine sponsors including Santa Cruz Works partner Hubspot.
The Biggest Virtual Hiring Event of The Year!
The entire month of April is dedicated to supporting your career journey with FREE workshops and classes planned to help you prepare for job and internship opportunities.
Geolitica: A New Name, A New Focus
PredPol is chaging their name to Geolitica. This new name – a mashup of “geographical analytics” – better represents the direction of the company.
ARPA-E OPEN Funding Opportunity
As part of the OPEN 2021 funding opportunity, ARPA-E announced up to $100 million in funding.
Santa Cruz Startup Ambient Announces HQ and Production
Winner of CES 2021 Innovation Award, Ambient Photonics launches production and headquarters, and spills the tea on what endless power can do for our planet.
Fast Names Joby in Most Innovative Transportation Companies of 2021
This year’s most innovative transportation companies continue to push back on the carbon-heavy transportation industry with electric alternatives—for driving, biking, freight hauling, and even flying.
Startup Funding Band of Angels Investors
Are you a startup looking for funding? Apply today for the Band of Angels Investors to learn more about your company.
Part 1: Is Silicon Valley Invading Santa Cruz?
Over the next three weeks, Santa Cruz Works will look at Santa Cruz’s “unique” housing crisis. Is tech to blame? We’ll be holding data up right up next to local culture and politics to see if they overlap.
Polaris to Build Off-Road Electric RANGER UTV with Zero Motorcycles
Polaris revealed plans for its upcoming all-new 2022 RANGER EV. The vehicle will be a full-size electric side-by-side utility vehicle featuring an electric powertrain from Zero Motorcycles.

