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Save Our Shores at Blue Innovation Day 2024
Save Our Shores works to foster thriving and sustainable ecosystems in the Monterey Bay and surrounding habitats through equitable environmental action.
Free Venture Capital 101 for Women Course Available
Are you a woman interested in learning more about venture capital? Venture Capital 101 for Women is a free, four-part introductory course online that explains how venture capital works and covers the five primary roles in the venture capital ecosystem.
The Pesce Veggie Food Truck to Participate in Blue Innovation
The Pesce Veggie is proud to participate in Blue Innovation Day 2024. Learn more about our food!
Verdagy to Lead Workshop on Green Hydrogen at Blue Innovation Day 2024
The Verdagy workshop offers a unique opportunity for attendees to learn how green hydrogen can be a game-changer in the fight against climate change.
Why Startups Fail and How to Pivot for Success
There are multiple causes for startup failures, but are the reasons just scratching the surface? Do so many businesses fail because the real root causes have not been identified and remedied?
UCSC's Annual Ideathon Returns
The Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurial Development (CIED) and School of Engineering and Applied Science (SCEE) are excited to present the first major event of the 2024/25 school year—the annual Ideathon!
Blue Innovation Day 2024 Workshops Announced
Blue Innovation Day 20204 workshops explore ocean risk management, coastal erosion, resilience, and habitat restoration for climate action and community sustainability.
Yes on Measure Z
Sugar is now more dangerous than gunpowder. Vote Yes on Measure Z. Our children deserve healthy lives.
ECOBOARD Project at Blue Innovation Day 2024
The ECOBOARD Project helps watersport enthusiasts build and ride high-performance boards with significantly reduced environmental and toxic impacts.
CarbonBridge at Blue Innovation
Carbonbridge is replacing fossil fuels with microbial methanol. See it in action at Blue Innovation Day 2024.
Santa Cruz County Business Council and Santa Cruz Works Partner to Support Local Business Growth and Workforce Development
Santa Cruz County Business Council (SCCBC) and Santa Cruz Works are excited to announce a new partnership aimed at fostering growth opportunities for local businesses
Blue Robotics at Blue Innovation Day 2024
Blue Robotics makes low-cost, high-performance components for marine robotics to enable the next generation of ocean exploration.
CMTC Series Aims to Help CA Manufacturers Strengthen Cybersecurity at No Cost
CMTC and CASCADE are excited to announce a new 14-part cybersecurity training series designed specifically for California manufacturers.
Climatize Launches Web Platform & Achieves $5,000,000 Milestone
Climatize now has web platform in addition to their mobile app!
Principle Faucets at Blue Innovation Day 2024
It all started with hands covered in raw chicken. Lauren and Matt were carefree newlyweds and Lauren was cooking up a storm. Principle Faucets was born in Aptos, California.
Christy Carico at Blue Innovation Day 2024
Christy Carico will treat us to remarkable artwork celebrating nature and the ocean. She believe in "creating consciously, in a world that is ever changing."
Blue Innovation 2024 Exhibitors
We are excited to announce the impressive lineup of exhibitors at Blue Innovation Day 2024.
Santa Cruz Climate Action Network (SCCAN) at Blue Innovation Day 2024
SCCAN promotes climate action through public education, policy advocacy, and community outreach at Blue Innovation Day 2024.
CalWave Showcases Cutting-Edge Wave Energy Technology at Blue Innovation Day 2024
CalWave showcases its innovative, durable wave energy technology at Blue Innovation Day 2024, advancing sustainable ocean-based renewable energy solutions.
5th Graders Robotmakers at Blue Innovation Day 2024
At this year's Blue Innovation Day on October 6, 2024, a group of passionate fifth graders known as the FLL Team Robotmakers will be showcasing their exciting work in the world of robotics and marine science.