News Highlights
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Give Thanks for Public Access to Info and Tech
The Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries are celebrating the 5-year anniversary of Measure S, the $67 million bond measure passed by taxpayers in 2016 to fund major Public Library updates.
Cruz Foam Closes $2.5M Seed Funding Round
Cruz Foam, a mission-driven sustainable materials company, announced today that it has closed $2.5 million in seed funding. Investors Include At One Ventures, Sony Innovation Fund, Regeneration.VC, and Santa Cruz Works
LifeAid Launches League4Life - A New Fund to Support Student Athletes
The brand, known for its premium, clean, post-workout vitamin blends, will be expanding its athletic endorsements by creating unique opportunities for college athletes to become ambassadors for FITAID through the League4Life program.
SC Accelerates: LuvMart
LuvMart connects customers with their favorite local and national brands in the United States and Canada
SC Accelerates: The Epicenter
The Epicenter aims to empower youth with a physical and online space that allows them to connect with their authentic selves.
Special Forces Testing Black Hawk Helicopter with Side-Mounted Electric Motorcycles
Electric two-wheelers have become an area of intense research and testing for special operations forces around the world. The latest example we’re seeing is a novel application of a helicopter outfitted with a pair of electric motorcycles for stealthy insertion.
Results: To Vote, or Not to Vote
The question was simple: to vote or not to vote on the future of our rail corridor. Here is how our members responded to our survey.
Digital NEST 7th Birthday Livestream!
This celebration showcased some amazing program highlights; plus we heard from four members who shared their personal passions about the future and what it means to them, their families, and their community!
Locally-owned Sol Property Advisors partners with tech company of the year
Liz Kroft, Lance Hulsey, and Jamie Manley, founders of Santa Cruz’s own Sol Property Advisors, partnered with Side, Inc. (2021 Inman Innovator of the Year) to secure a competitive advantage for clients and agents.
Recordings: Innovation Within Discovery Workshop
A 4 hour workshop for startups to learn how to perform market validation using the Innovation Within Discovery platform. Recordings available to Santa Cruz Accelerates participants.
Joby Aviation Q3 Results
Mediocre companies focus on potential, whereas great companies focus on results. Joby Aviation’s 3rd quarter results were what makes Joby the global leader in electric aerial ridesharing, and by our definition: GREAT.
Do you use video in marketing? Find out who watched what!
86% of marketers use videos, but do you know who is watching them?
The Drako Dragon “The New Pinnacle of Electric Vehicle Performance”
Drako is working on an updated version of the GTE. It’ll be called the Drako Dragon (great name) and will be fully unveiled in January 2022.
Immergo Awarded Startup Sandbox Coworking Subsidy
Immergo announced as first SCA startup selection for Startup Sandbox co-working subsidy.
Kate Roberts Awarded California Regional Steward of the Year
Kate Roberts has been named California Regional Steward of the Year by the California Economic Summit.
SC Accelerates: SPHERE Therapeutics
SPHERE Therapeutics is revolutionary approach to injury prevention and health promotion.
SC Accelerates: Belay
Belay helps individuals set works hours, earn a steady income, and plan your life.
Survey: Clicks2Bricks Needs Your Input
Clicks2Bricks needs your input. Take this survey to help entrepreneurs move from online to a physical storefront.
Santa Cruz’s Mynt Wants Your Input on NEM 3.0
In just a few short weeks, California will decide the new rates utilities will pay homeowners and businesses for the solar power customers generate. MYNT would like your input about California’s solar future.
Joby's Commitment to the Planet
Today, aviation accounts for 3% of the world’s carbon emissions, but the sector’s true impact is almost three times that figure. Combustion-powered aircraft also release water vapor and nitrous oxide into the atmosphere, which are powerful contributors to global warming.