Government grant programs like the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program offer a powerful boost, bridging the gap between promising concepts and tangible products.

California’s Paid Family Leave program allows California workers to take paid leave to bond with a new child (through birth, adoption, or foster care) or to care for a seriously ill family member. 

Santa Cruz and the world have recently lost a profoundly influential figure, Dr. Wallace J. Nichols, known affectionately as “J” to his friends, colleagues, and countless individuals touched by his work.

Congrats to EvenRecharge who recently unveiled a new solar-powered EV charging station!

Are you a startup founder ready to take your business to the next level? Santa Cruz Accelerates / accelerator is excited to announce the launch of our 6th cohort, and we're looking for innovative and driven entrepreneurs to join us.

Networks empower innovation, mentorship, and collective growth in interconnected communities.

The California Bankers Association today announced Krista Snelling, president and chief executive officer of Santa Cruz County Bank, assumes the role of 2024-2025 chair of the board of directors effective June 1, 2024.

In a vivid dream, I observed Neanderthals' varied reactions to cave art, mirroring today's mixed responses to AI. This allegory highlights key shifts in human evolution and communication, paralleling AI's transformative impact.

The 2024 Santa Cruz Launchpad event at the Boardwalk’s Cocoanut Grove on May 29 saw a vibrant turnout with 12 student teams, 32 participating companies and organizations, and over 500 attendees. Check out who won the competition!

Immergo Labs was recently awarded a $1M+ Phase II NSF SBIR for Immergo towards R&D.

Cruz Foam has been named to the 2024 Food & Wine Game Changers list.

We are excited to welcome Iman Schaefer to the Santa Cruz Works team!

Many people are worried about the future. We face intractable global problems and daunting personal concerns related to work and life, and the constant change and uncertainty we experience drive stress and anxiety. We brace ourselves for what happens next. But what if there was another way to look at it?

We pay tribute to Matthew Swinnerton', his pivotal role in founding Santa Cruz Works His expertise and dedication continue to impact the community profoundly.

DroneCamp is a collaborative five-day training program that covers everything you need to know to use drones for mapping and field data collection.

Joby Aviation, Inc. today announced the acquisition of the autonomy division of Xwing Inc., an industry leader in the development of autonomous technology for aviation.

Joby to Present “Pre-Flight Checklist: An Introduction to Joby Air Taxi Operations”. Learn when it’s happening and what it’s about!

An international team of astronomers today announced the discovery using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) of the two earliest and most distant galaxies yet confirmed, dating back to only 300 million years after the Big Bang.

Ohalo's CEO, Dave Friedberg, reveals the company's groundbreaking discovery: Boosted Breeding. This revolutionary technology delivers unprecedented improvements in crop yields that would take millennia to achieve through traditional breeding methods.

Virtual Planet Technologies LLC (VPT), a company focused on leveraging immersive technologies and storytelling to raise awareness about climate change and promote actionable solutions has made it to the Auggie Awards 2024 finale!