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Climatize Wins 2024 Keeling Curve Prize
Startup Climatize was selected as a 2024 Winner in the Finance category for the Keeling Curve Prize.
Santa Cruz Accelerates Startup Robotics Cats Makes Qualifiers for $11M XPRIZE Wildfire Competition
Wildfire Detection startup, Robotics Cats makes qualifiers aT XPRIZE Wildfire with team Fire Foresight.
Students Invited to Help Shape the Future of Semiconductors
Are you a student interested in semiconductors and AI? Check out the upcoming workshop event on July 26-27.
UCSC Researchers Win Award for Introducing New AI Method for Minimum-effort Materials Engineering
UC Santa Cruz researchers devised a new method for materials engineering that incorporates novel mathematical and deep learning techniques which won them the prestigious 2024 O. Hugo Schuck Best Application Paper Award.
Engineering Solutions for Climate Resilience
UCSC community collaborates on climate resilience for a sustainable future.
Unlocking the Potential of Government Grants
Did you miss our clinic with Sophia Cook from Larta Institute? Check out a recap and the recording here.
Digital NEST Welcomes Two New Board Members
Digital NEST has added two exceptional individuals to its board of directors.
Webinar: Solar Dividends
In this free webinar, learn how Solar Dividends” offers a new and innovative way to provide continuing funding for these solar without relying on private foundations or public taxes.
UCSC’s Thriving Startup Ecosystem
UCSC fosters innovation and entrepreneurship through robust support for startups.
Joby Demonstrates Landmark 523-Mile Hydrogen-Electric Flight
Joby Aviation today announced it has successfully flown a first-of-its-kind hydrogen-electric air taxi demonstrator 523 miles, with water as the only by-product
Yektasonics: Innovating with Sound, Leading with Success
Yektasonics, a trailblazing startup that participated in Santa Cruz Accelerates Cohort 5 and Launchpad 2022, has finally achieved a significant milestone—becoming cash flow positive.
Bank of America Awards Grant To Digital NEST
Digital NEST receives crucial funding from Bank of America to expand opportunities in Stockton and Modesto.
JoeBen Bevirt Honored With Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2024 Bay Area Award
Founder and CEO of Joby Aviation, JoeBen Bevirt, has been honored with the 2024 EY Entrepreneur of the Year, Bay Area award.
Xraise : Empowering Small Businesses with a Revolutionary Tool
Discover how Xraise is revolutionizing access to funding for small businesses and startups with their AI-driven platform. Led by experienced entrepreneur Sami, Xraise automates grant and loan applications, empowering businesses to thrive. Learn more about their mission and innovative approach in our full article!
UCSC Students Discover & Help Patch Cybersecurity Flaw for Free Laundry
UCSC students worked with the company that provides the app and the machines, called CSC Serviceworks, to help patch the cybersecurity flaws that could let millions of customers run loads of laundry for free.
Santa Cruz County Bank Hires John Telesco
Santa Cruz County Bank announces that John Telesco has joined as Senior Business Banking Officer to serve clients in the Silicon Valley, Greater Bay Area and Santa Cruz County.
Perseverance: The Driving Force Behind Purcell's Success
Discover how Purcell’s innovative approach to bulk product dispensing and their partnership with Fictiv led to groundbreaking success and sustainability. Learn more about their inspiring journey of perseverance.
Joby's Air Taxi Service: Maintenance Video
With our Part 145, we’re able to train and certify maintenance repairmen who work on our aircraft in the field. We’re developing these training programs in-house and are proud to have received a $1M grant from the FAA to support their development.
India Eyes Ambient
Karnataka’s Information Technology and Biotechnology (IT/BT) and Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (RDPR) Minister, Priyank Kharge, anticipates the state will attract $6.2 billion in investments.
How Does Cost of Living Impact Innovation and Startups?
High living costs challenge will not stop Santa Cruz startups' success.