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Applications Open for Westly Prize Offering $145K in Unrestricted Funding
Are you a founder under the age of 28 years old with an idea that could help make the world a better place? Apply for the Westly Prize.
Smart Coast California at Blue Innovation Day 2024
Smart Coast California promotes balanced dialogue on coastal land-use planning, addressing sea level rise and advocating for smart, sustainable solutions.
UC Santa Cruz Center for Coastal Climate Resilience is Creating Solutions and Partnerships that Benefit California and Beyond
The UC Santa Cruz Center for Coastal Climate Resilience(CCCR) is building solutions to reduce climate risks to people and nature. Center Faculty and Fellows work strategically to advance climate adaptation; develop nature-based solutions; support climate justice; and strengthen climate communications.
X Academy Celebrates World Win
Meet the next generation of roboticists, mathematicians, and engineers: the X Academy “Hephaestus Robotics” high school team, proudly celebrated their 3rd place finish at the MATE ROV World Championship.
CNN spotlights CSUMB program in “Tech for Good” Episode
CSU Monterey Bay Department of Marine Science program spotlighted in CNN's “Tech for Good” Episode.
CA Bill Advances Requiring Big Tech to Pay for News and Support AI Innovation
Governor Gavin Newsom and Assemblymember Buffy Wicks announced a groundbreaking partnership to provide ongoing financial support to newsrooms across California and fund a National AI Accelerator on August 20, 2024.
Joby Demonstrates Autonomous Flight in United States Air Force ‘Agile Flag’ Exercise
Joby has demonstrated autonomous flight in U.S. Air Force exercise.
Newsworthy.ai Announces Full Integration with NewsRamp
Newsworthy.ai, the AI-driven press release newswire platform, today announced its full integration with NewsRamp.com, a media technology platform that amplifies the visibility and engagement of press releases across multiple platforms.
Pescavore at Blue Innovation Day 2024
Santa Cruz-based Pescavore disrupts the $4.9B meat snack market with sustainable, innovative, and delicious snackable seafood products.
A Peek Inside Verdagy
Verdagy aims to make green hydrogen a cheaper alternative to gasoline by 2030. A look inside the Moss Landing operations.
Guy Kawasaki: What Surfing Has Taught Me
Guy Kawasaki shares life lessons from taking up surfing at sixty, emphasizing growth, resilience, and family connection. Discover how this unexpected passion profoundly impacted his life and mindset.
Calorify at Paris Olympics
Scotts Valley-based Calorify played a crucial role in helping Olympians Viktor Axelson and Elise Cranny win gold at the Paris Olympics by optimizing their metabolism and nutrition for peak performance.
Swellcycle Inc. Brings Seymour Center's Ms. Blue Back to Life with Sustainable 3D Printed Bone
Swellcycle Inc. partners with the UC Santa Cruz Marine Discovery Center on repairing Ms. Blue.
Blue Innovation: Save The Waves Santa Cruz World Surfing Reserve
Santa Cruz World Surfing Reserve at Blue Innovation Day 2024 to discuss mission and goals for our many world class surf spots.
Epic Onewheel Race Pits Top Riders Against Each Other at Ski Mountain for $10,000
Future Motion Inc., the maker of Onewheel is pleased to announce its 2024 Race for the Rail competition: race down Reno's Sky Tavern Ski Area, vying for the prestigious Race for the Rail trophy and a $10,000 grand prize.
Paystand Named to Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Companies for Fifth Straight Year
Explore how Paystand's fifth year on Inc. 5000, Teampay acquisition, and Paystand.org's launch are transforming B2B payments and financial inclusion.
Santa Cruz Works Accelerates Mixer
On August 14, 2024, Santa Cruz Works brought together founders from the past five cohorts, along with the current 6th cohort, mentors, VCs, and sponsors for a memorable Mixer.
MERGE4 at Blue Innovation Day 2024
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.
Blue Innovation Day 2024 Welcomes O'Neill Sea Odyssey
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 Telehealth Platform
2024 Olympic wrestling gold medalist uses Immergo’s platform.