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Robotics Cats Selected as Semi-Finalists for 2022 Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge
Wildfire detection startup, Robotics Cats, has been selected as a semi-finalist for the Cisco 2022 Global Problem Solver Challenge.
Bird Launches E-Scooter Share Program in Reno
Bird launches an e-scooter share program in Reno, Nevada. Will Santa Cruz bring back a ride share program?
CITRIS drone program lands $1 million grant from James Irvine Foundation
CITRIS Initiative for Drone Education and Research (CIDER) receives $1 million via Drone Education and Workforce Development Planning Grant for Salinas and Pajaro Valley.
Zero Motorcycles Reorganizes
The electric motorcycle manufacturer is positioned to provide the best and most robust dealer, rider, and owner support in the industry.
infiniRel Making Clean Energy More Reliable and Affordable
Santa Cruz Startup, infiniRel develops early warning system to prevent key component failure in renewable energy and EV’s.
The Top 6 Employee Wellbeing Practices to Embrace in 2022
Learn 6 effective practices/areas that employers can review to take deliberate and decisive actions to support employee needs.
Kelp Restoration Project is Finalist in Blackstone LaunchPad Annual Pitch Competition
Andrea Paz-Lacavex, a graduate student in UCSC’s Coastal Science & Policy Program, leads SPORA, a kelp restoration project in Baja California
Joby to Host Elevate Summit in New York
Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a leading developer of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, today announced it will host the 2022 Elevate Summit.
SapientX Voice AI Smashes $1.3M Mark With Over 1,600 Investors
AI voice company, SapientX, smashes the $1.3 million mark with over 1,600 investors.
Webinar: IP for Small Businesses
In this free 45-minute presentation + open questions, Patrick Reilly / CEO will shed light on the advantages and limitations of different types of IP to make the right decision when choosing a scope of IP.
MBEP Announces the Appointment of UC Santa Cruz Chancellor Cynthia K. Larive as New Board Chair
UCSC Chancellor Cynthia K. Larive appointed as New Board Chair of MBEP.
RealSeq Highlighted at the 66th Annual Valley Fever Meeting
RealSeq’s RiboMarker TM technology was highlighted at the 66th Annual Valley Fever Meeting.
Carnot Compressor Heading to Colorado
Carnot Compression will be installing a Carnot® Compressor in Colorado.
Joby Aviation on 60 Minutes with Anderson Cooper
Anderson Cooper met with several eVTOL manufactures, but none of them (in our humble opinion) had the the clout and impact as Joby Aviation. Why is Joby Aviation leading the pack?
4th Annual Santa Cruz Accelerator Pitch Contest Videos
Videos from the 4th Annual Startup Pitch Contest. 6 startups presented, 3 were awarded fortune, fame, and glory.
AI For Knuckleheads
What comes to mind when you think of Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Our event on May 4 will explore the many ways AI is being used to improve our lives.
Please Welcome Allison Steitz to Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Works was excited to meet our newest community member: Allison Steitz who has been hired by PayStand.
NEST Flight Annual Conference for Students and Young Professionals
NEST Flight conference for young professionals, recent graduates, and students is happening this May!
FITAID Energy® Disrupts So-Called Clean Energy Drink Market
The naturally sweetened and green-tea caffeinated addition to FITAID Sports Recovery line promises to revolutionize energy drink industry.