MERGE4 to exhibit at Blue Innovation Day 2024. Blue Innovation’s focus on sharing exhibitors and researchers who focus on sustainability, advocacy, and protection of our blue planet aligns perfectly with goals at MERGE4.

O’Neill Sea Odyssey (OSO) was founded in 1996 by wetsuit innovator and surfer Jack O’Neill. OSO will exhibit at Blue Innovations 2024.

2024 Olympic wrestling gold medalist uses Immergo’s platform.

California's $1.2B hydrogen hub leads a $7B U.S. investment, driving clean energy innovation statewide.

Robert Mazurek recounts how he secured a historic $71M federal grant for California. By swiftly uniting local organizations, he mobilized 100 people in a week, creating a legendary success in Santa Cruz conservation.

Santa Cruz County Office of Education builds student AgTech Robotics program with Farm-NG.

Future Motion partnered with the World Surf League to create a surreal rideable sandcastle experience.

On Saturday, August 24, the Coastal Watershed Council will be hosting River Jam, a celebration of art, community, and the San Lorenzo River!

Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a next-generation aviation company, today announced it has rolled its third production prototype aircraft off the company’s pilot production line in Marina, CA, with four aircraft expected to be in active flight test during the next quarter.

Eric Ressler interviews Jonathan Hicken, exploring his upbringing in Venezuela with Peace Corps parents, his social entrepreneurship journey, and his new role as cohost for future episodes at the Seymour Marine Discovery Center.

Joby Aviation's cutting-edge eVTOL aircraft is set to soar Down Under, with certification applications filed in Australia. Local companies and start-ups are gearing up for advanced air mobility, making Melbourne and Brisbane hubs for this aerial revolution. The future of air travel in Straya looks brighter than ever!

Parallel Flight partners with Arete under a Naval Research contract, integrating Firefly UAS and PILLS for advanced, cost-effective maritime operations, enhancing mine countermeasures and littoral surveillance. Read the full press release for more on this strategic collaboration.

Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History announces exciting fall lineup and new leadership transition.

Joby Aviation has applied for aircraft certification Australia.

Climatize, an SEC-registered impact investing platform, announced the close of a $1.75 million pre-seed round led by Myriad Venture Partners. The funding, including investments from Climate Capital, Techstars, and others, will help Climatize expand its network of climate-focused investors and accelerate renewable energy adoption.

Swellcycle announces its first board, The Eddie, available for pre-order.

Santa Cruz Accelerates 4th cohort participant, Robotics Cats, a startup focused on providing AI-powered Wildfire Detection Systems, is one of the eight companies selected to join the Biodiversity Accelerator+.

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