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Techstars 2024 State of Innovation Survey
Explore the shifting landscape of global innovation with Techstars' 2024 State of Innovation Survey. Uncover trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the entrepreneurial journey.
CIONIC Receives Multiple Recognitions in Fast Company’s 2024 Innovation by Design Awards for its Digital Therapeutic Benefiting Patients with Disabilities
Cionic Neural Sleeve was honored with multiple recognitions in the Fast Company 2024 Innovation by Design Awards, specifically celebrating Impact and Accessible Design.
Santa Cruz County Banks 2nd Quarter Results
Explore Santa Cruz County Bank's strong Q2 results, featuring solid net income, a promising merger, and national accolades. Learn more about their financial growth and strategic achievements!
CITRIS and Academic Innovation Catalyst Launch Faculty Fellowship to Advance Deep Tech Innovation for Good
The partnership across the four CITRIS campuses – UC Berkeley, UC Davis, UC Merced and UC Santa Cruz – will provide up to $200,000 in funding to each of three annual recipients.
CrowdStrike Solved in Santa Cruz
A global cyber catastrophe ensues when a flawed CrowdStrike update crashes computers worldwide. Local Santa Cruzians uncovers a hacker group's sinister plot, leading to a high-stakes mission to prevent further chaos.
Monterey Bay Housing Trust and Tech Partners Fund $817,000 Predevelopment Loan Supporting the Development of 124+ Affordable Homes in Santa Cruz
Innovative collaboration with industry removes barriers to housing construction.
Illuminating Connectivity: Light Links’ Vision for a Hybrid Wi-Fi/LC Future
Light Link is revolutionizing indoor connectivity with Wi-OW, a hybrid Wi-Fi/LC system, offering seamless integration and enhanced data transmission capabilities for both home and office environments.
Harnessing Nature: TerraNova Bio's Revolutionary Approach to Polyurethane Recycling
TerraNova Bio is revolutionizing polyurethane recycling using fungi. Their groundbreaking approach offers a sustainable solution to plastic pollution, promising a circular economy and a cleaner environment. Read their inspiring journey!
Borde: Revolutionizing Sorting and Inspection with AI
Discover how Borde, founded by Sumatra "Sam" Buragohain, uses AI to revolutionize sorting and inspection processes, enhancing efficiency and promoting sustainability in various industries. Read more about their innovative solutions.
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.