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Cruz Foam Earns Prestigious Recognition on TIME's List of America's Top GreenTech Companies 2024
Cruz Foam, a circular materials company, has been honored by being included on TIME's inaugural list of America's Top GreenTech Companies 2024
Ambient Photonics, Cruz Foam, Verdagy, and ZeroAvia Make TIME's Top GreenTech Companies for 2024
TIME and Statista have named 250 companies reducing environmental impact which include several Central Coast companies.
Joby Acquires Facility in Ohio
Joby Aviation has acquired a facility in Ohio and begin hiring to support initial manufacturing operations.
MERGE4 Is Giving Out FREE Socks!
Santa Cruz based sock company, MERGE4 is giving away FREE socks! Find out how you can snag a pair.
Think Big: AI & Me
Students: Get ready for an exciting journey into the future with ThinkBig: AI & Me! Mark your calendars for April 11th, from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM, at DigitalNEST in Watsonville and Cruzio in Santa Cruz. Join us to dive into the world of artificial intelligence (AI) and discover its significant impact on our lives and future.
The Herculean Drone: Firefly's Payload Prowess Unveiled
In a world where drones are increasingly doing everything from delivering our snacks to spying on our neighbors' barbecues, the team at Parallel Flight has been tinkering away on their superhero of the skies, the Firefly UAV. This isn't just any drone; it's the Hercules of drones, with a hybrid engine that sounds like it's straight out of a sci-fi novel.
11th Annual Santa Cruz Comedy Festival
Join the mission to build community through laughter with the 11th annual Santa Cruz Comedy Festival (October 1–5, 2024). There are ton of opportunities to get involved.
Elevating Santa Cruz: Joby Vision Takes Flight with City Council's Support
Santa Cruz City Council approves a $500,000 Employment Incentive Loan for Joby promoting clean aerial transportation, job creation, and sustainable economic growth.
From the Chancellor: Harnessing the Power of AI—While Avoiding its Perils
Chancellor “Cindy” Larive outlines UC Santa Cruz's strategic adoption of AI across research, education, and administration, emphasizing ethical considerations. She highlights the university's integration of AI into teaching, the optimization of operations, and the expansion of student opportunities, while addressing academic integrity issues.
10 Remote Tech Internships 2024
Are you looking for an internship at a tech company or in a tech field? Check out these remote openings!
Regional Leaders Convene Tech Hub Consortium Effort
Santa Cruz Works recently participated in the first convening of companies, organizations, government, to explore how to convert the MBEST property into a regional — perhaps global — tech hub focused on advanced air mobility and hydrogen production.
Microsoft Copilot Super Bowl Ad: Fact vs. Fiction
Ever wondered if Microsoft's AI Copilot could truly revolutionize your productivity, as boldly claimed in their Super Bowl ad? Does the reality match the hype? Tech Brew delves deep into this question, putting Microsoft Copilot's advertised prowess to the test with a hands-on review.
Supreme Court Hears Arguments about the Future of Online Speech
Two pivotal Supreme Court cases, set for argumentation on Monday, will shape the trajectory of online expression and future tech regulations.
Digital NEST Takes The Stage At TEDxSantaCruz
TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. TEDxSanta Cruz Speakers have been announced and there’s one you might be familiar with!
7 FREE AI Tools for Startups and Small Businesses
Looking for some free AI tools to use for your business? We’ve got something for you!
Santa Cruz Launchpad 2024 Student Startup Pitch Competition Application Open
Applications for participating in Santa Cruz Launchpad’s Student startup pitch competition are now open!
Innovate and Accelerate Clinic Recap
Did you miss our clinic with Michael Ashley on mastering strategic alignment in startups? Check out the recording!
Cruzio Receives State Grant for Equal Access Summits to the Sea Project
On February 15th, the California Public Utilities Commission unanimously approved Resolution T-17810, giving the green light to Cruzio’s Equal Access Summits to the Sea (EAS2C) grant proposal.
Joby Aviation Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results
Joby Aviation today issued its Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Shareholder Letter detailing the company’s operational and financial results for the period ending December 31, 2023.
Unlocking the Skies: Bonny Simi's Insights on Joby's eVTOL Progress at the BNEF Summit
Joby Aviation President of Operations, Bonny Simi, spoke at the annual BloombergNEF summit last month to share the sector-leading progress towards commercialization of eVTOL technology.