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UCSC Innovator of the Year Award 2023: Holger Schmidt
UC Santa Cruz Chancellor’s Innovation Impact Awards: 2023 Innovator of the Year Award Holger Schmidt, Distinguished Professor, Electrical & Computer Engineering and Narinder Kapany Chair of Optoelectronics
UCSC Lifetime Achievement in Innovation 2023: David Haussler
David Haussler, distinguished professor of biomolecular engineering in the Baskin School of Engineering and scientific director of the UC Santa Cruz Genomics Institute, received the 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award.
SBDC Small Business Summit
Experience the pulse of Santa Cruz County’s vibrant entrepreneurial scene at the highly anticipated Annual Small Business Summit on Friday, May 3rd
How Supernormal Is Changing Meetings For Good
The days of manually writing your meeting notes are OVER with this new AI tool.
Paystand Brings Full Payments Integration to Microsoft Business Central
Paystand, the global leader in B2B payments, today announced it has brought full payments integration to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Joby Aviation Featured on Yahoo Finance - How These Battery Powered Aircrafts Could Take Off and Transform Travel
Airborne Ubers could become more normalized by 2025, at least according to Joby Aviation. Check out this behind the scenes video from Yahoo! Finance.
NASA Noise Prediction Tool Supports Users in Air Taxi Industry
Several air taxi companies, including Joby Aviation are using a NASA-developed computer software tool to predict aircraft noise and aerodynamic performance.
UCSC Biotech Ideathon Seeking Community Participation
Interested in biotechnology? The Biotech Ideathon competition is a platform for UCSC students to showcase their creativity and passion for sustainability and they want YOUR help!
Climatize Soars: A $3,000,000 Milestone for Earth and Innovation
Santa Cruz Accelerates program graduate Climatize, the platform dedicated to fostering investments in renewable energy projects, has just achieved an astounding milestone.
Spotlighting Innovation: UCSC's Top Research Projects in 2024
From genomics to climate resilience and energy sustainability, here are the top UCSC research projects making waves in 2024.
ECO-AI Slashes Server Room AC Energy Use By 65%
FLUIX Inc., a climate startup, has proudly announced its latest feat in artificial intelligence: AIMI, an Autonomous AI, has significantly reduced HVAC energy consumption by 65% in a server room environment.
7 Hiring and Team Management Mistakes You're Likely Making
When running a small business, effective team management is not just a nicety; it's an absolute necessity. However, many small business owners find themselves making inadvertent mistakes that can lead to poor team morale, high turnover rates, and ultimately, a less productive business.
Celebrating New Horizons: Santa Cruz Ventures Invests in Two Groundbreaking Startups
Santa Cruz Ventures proudly announces investing in Real Seq BioSciences and Calorify, pushing forward its mission through groundbreaking technology and science. Real Seq BioSciences leads in RNA diagnostics, while Calorify innovates in metabolic measurement, marking significant advancements in healthcare and precision medicine.
4 Obstacles That Hinder Your Business' Progress
Leadership teams and owners of small to midsize businesses frequently encounter four major obstacles that hinder their progress.
Teen Job Training
Teens! Ready to join the workforce, but not sure where to start? Register now for the Downtown Association of Santa Cruz Teen Job Trainin
Right Livelihood International Conference
The Right Livelihood Center at the University of California Santa Cruz is pleased to announce the upcoming five-day Right Livelihood International Conference from April 23-27, 2024. This conference will host Right Livelihood Laureates, students, and activists from across the world to participate in a series of events to exchange knowledge and strategize solutions.
Unlock the 'SUPER' in Tech!
Join our "SUPER" New Tech Meetup, sponsored by Horizon3.ai, featuring groundbreaking innovations from Supernormal, Frans Lanting, Ethical Resolve, and more. Experience visionary tech, ethical insights, and art at the iconic Kuumbwa Jazz Center. Secure your spot for an unforgettable evening!
Small Business Office Hours
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UCSC Ranked #12 Among Public Colleges For High-Paying Tech Salaries in Wall Street Journal
New rankings from the Wall Street Journal and the Burning Glass Institute place UC Santa Cruz as the number 12 school for high-paying tech salaries.
Jacob Martinez, Impact Warrior Award Recipient
The Warriors Community Foundation, honored the Impact Warrior Award to Jacob Martinez, CEO and Founder of Digital NEST.