Exciting news! The City of Santa Cruz has been awarded nearly $8 million from NOAA through the Climate Resilience Regional Challenge!

DOE funding advances Renewables-to-Liquids Technology to boost sustainable fuel production in the U.S.

Evan Currid, serial entrepreneur, launches his third company: Lug Wagons - a first of its kind electric assist wagon.  The SC1 by Lug Wagons packs 700 watts of power into two hub motors on a patent pending t-slot dec

California's AB 3211 Bill aims to control AI deepfakes, but is it a flawed approach? This ambitious legislation could significantly impact the AI industry, raising concerns about its practicality and effectiveness. Dive into the details to understand the potential consequences and why some experts believe it needs a rethink.

The Ocean Film Festival World Tour returns on September 7, 2024, and aims to inspire audiences to explore, respect, enjoy, and protect the oceans

UC Santa Cruz receives over $2M for education and training programs as part of a $71.1M federal grant to the California Marine Sanctuary Foundation and local partners.

Santa Cruz Accelerates (SCA6), the leading accelerator program for Central California Coast startups, today announced the selection of 8 innovative startups for its 6th cohort.

Discover Graeme Devine's latest venture with Apple Vision Pro: Haunted Chess. This immersive murder mystery game uses cutting-edge spatial computing to deliver an unparalleled gaming experience. Read more to dive in!

Santa Cruz Works is thrilled to announce our ongoing collaboration with Innovation Within for the 6th cohort of Santa Cruz Accelerates, launching a new era of startup acceleration

Tech executives Dana Ruzicka (COO) and Ethan Kaplan (CDO) join Universal Audio (UA) to support its next phase of growth.

Dana Nichols is transforming the Dr. Wallace J. Nichols Memorial Fund into a foundation to continue his impactful work, complete ongoing projects, and support causes dear to him.

Explore the shifting landscape of global innovation with Techstars' 2024 State of Innovation Survey. Uncover trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the entrepreneurial journey.

Cionic Neural Sleeve was honored with multiple recognitions in the Fast Company 2024 Innovation by Design Awards, specifically celebrating Impact and Accessible Design.

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!

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. 

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.

Innovative collaboration with industry removes barriers to housing construction.

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.

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!

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.