Moss Landing-based Verdagy announced today that it has entered into a joint development and marketing agreement with Samsung Engineering to develop green hydrogen.

Central Coast coalition granted funding from the California Jobs First Regional Investment Initiative.

Two weeks ago, Figure announced a partnership with OpenAI to do just that. Today, we get our first glimpse of the future, and let me tell you, it's both exciting and slightly creepy.

Ten lessons on how to embody grace from tech titan Guy Kawasaki. Guy Kawasaki is the chief evangelist of Canva and the creator of Guy Kawasaki’s Remarkable People podcast.

Are you hiring soon? Check out Santa Cruz Launchpad 2024!

Have a child in 6-12 grade who is interested in Cyber Security? The free Spring CyberClub invites students to join for a 6 week quest to conquer the cybersecurity universe. 

The California Sourcing & Procurement Platform (CSPP), spearheaded by CMTC and its California’s Manufacturing Network partners, is a nationwide digital marketplace for manufacturers. It facilitates self-directed, efficient sourcing by connecting buyers and suppliers, enabling collaboration, business showcasing, and exploration of unlimited opportunities.

The wizards of drone tech - Parallel Flight Technologies (PFT) - is making air waves. They've just inked a deal with Alpha Drones USA, a big player in the drone game, for not one, but for five of their Firefly drones

Industry Day hosted by the Institute for the Biology of Stem Cells (IBSC) will feature research poster sessions, panel discussions, fireside chats, and company booths.

Hello, curious minds! Today, we're diving into the deep, often exaggerated world of AI hyperboles. It's like that time you thought microwaving a burrito for an extra minute would turn it into charcoal, but way, way more dramatic.

The World Economic Forum recently published an article exploring the profound impact artificial intelligence (AI) is set to have on the job market of the future. This forward-looking piece surveys the evolving landscape of employment, highlighting both the challenges and opportunities AI introduces. Here is a summary of the article:

RealSeq Biosciences, a Santa Cruz biotech firm, recently secured additional funding to advance their revolutionary RNA diagnostics, aiming to transform early disease detection and patient care with their Ribomarker® platform.

In a move aimed at nurturing the future of aviation, the Federal Aviation Administration has allocated $13.5 million in grants to thirty-two schools across the United States.

Coastal communities face escalating risks from climate change, natural disasters, and the loss of coastal habitats. In response to these pressing issues, the UC Santa Cruz Center for Coastal Climate Resilience (CCCR) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) have signed an agreement to address these challenges with equitable, nature-based solutions.

Cruz Foam, a circular materials company, has been honored by being included on TIME's inaugural list of America's Top GreenTech Companies 2024

TIME and Statista have named 250 companies reducing environmental impact which include several Central Coast companies.

Joby Aviation has acquired a facility in Ohio and begin hiring to support initial manufacturing operations.

Santa Cruz based sock company, MERGE4 is giving away FREE socks! Find out how you can snag a pair.

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.

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.