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The New Polaris UTV is the First Vehicle to Come Out of Zero Motorcycles Collaboration
Polaris has unveiled the Ranger XP Kinetic, an all-electric side-by-side and the first vehicle to emerge from the collaboration between the Minneapolis-based company and Zero Motorcycles.
MERGE4 Releases Blondie Collaboration Socks
Santa Cruz-based sock brand, MERGE4, is proud to announce a brand new collaboration with the legendary band, Blondie. The collaboration features three sock designs featuring Blondie’s iconic artwork.
Nominees for Titans of Tech 2021
It is that time of the year again: Titans of Tech. We are seeking your nominations for those persons who have contributed to our community. See criteria for nominations, and a list of past awardees.
Santa Cruz Works Partner OneValley Launches Venture Fund
Santa Cruz Works partner OneValley launches Venture Fund with HMC to back dynamic startups and entrepreneurs emerging across its global innovation ecosystem.
David Young is Transforming the Field of AI-driven Digital Artwork
“I knew UC Santa Cruz was going to be a great place to explore different academic pursuits,” he said. “A couple years before I arrived, I had just acquired a personal Apple II Plus computer…
2022 Zero Motorcycles Battery - More Juice, Less Rind
Zero’s Z-Force batteries lead the entire powersports and automotive industries in both power and energy density.
3 Startups Awarded Co-working Subsidies
Climatize, ecPunch, and Belay announced as recipients of co-working subsidies at Nextspace and Cruzio.
Rideshares in the Sky by 2024: Joby Aviation Bets Big on Air Taxis
Joby executive Bonny Simi sees a future in which aerial ridesharing is popular, traveling between rural and urban areas is quick and easy, and the pilot workforce is much more diverse.
Cabrillo College IT Institute Returns
This 11-week foundational program in the IT field will begin January 24, 2022 and offer a mix of life/career skills and job readiness alongside technical skills.
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.