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Verdagy Announces Grand Opening of 1st U.S. DOE Supported Electrolyzer Manufacturing Facility
Verdagy Announces Grand Opening of its Gigawatt-Scale Silicon Valley Factory.
Joby Welcomes Publication of New Operating Regulations by FAA
oby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, today welcomed the release of new rules designed to enable the operation of Joby’s revolutionary aircraft in the United States.
UCSC Genomics Institute "Seed" Funds 6 Projects
Six university research projects have been awarded up to $50,000 by UCSC’s Genomics Institute.
Wonderfil Partners with Dr. Bronner's and Whole Foods Market to Launch Refill Stations
Wonderfil, the Santa Cruz startup that aims to revolutionize the way liquid and cream products, recently announced a collaboration with Whole Foods and Dr. Bronners.
Pirta to Participate in Amazon's Sustainability Accelerator
Pirta is among eleven startups chosen to advance their paint cooling technology with the Amazon Sustainability Accelerator program.
Digital NEST Celebrates 10 Years!
2024 marks the 10th anniversary of Digital NEST, an organization that aims to empower Latine youth entering into the digital economy.
New AI-driven Multimedia Lab Bridges Art and Technology
The new A4 lab includes $50,000 of new equipment to give students hands on experience.
UCSC Professor Authors National Agenda for Methane Removal Technologies
UCSC Professor Sikina Jinnah co-authored a national report regarding methane removal technologies to mitigate global warming.
Santa Cruz Innovation Powers Amazon’s New AI Delivery System
Amazon's VAPR technology, developed primarily in Santa Cruz, CA, uses AI-powered visual cues to streamline package retrieval, saving drivers time and effort while supporting sustainable delivery with electric vans.
Power Your Startup: Free Webinar on DOE SBIR/STTR Grants
Are you an innovator with an early-stage technology that has commercial potential? Join the free webinar to learn about funding.
Santa Cruz County Approves Ban on Filtered Cigarette Sales
Santa Cruz County approved a ban on the sale of filtered cigarettes in the unincorporated county.
Blue Innovation Day 2024 Images
Did you attend Blue Innovation Day 2024? Check out the event images here.
Cruz Foam New Executive Chair, Climate Week NYC
John Felts, CEO of Cruz Foam, attended Climate Week NYC and announced the company’s new Executive Chair, Tom Chi.
Fire Foresight Team Visit
The Fire Foresight Team — a consortium of four innovative startups from the Asia-Pacific region tackling wildfire management through cutting-edge technology. XPRIZE competitors 2024.
UCSC Professors Receive Nearly $2 Million to Advance AI for Climate Change Solutions
In September 2024, two UCSC professors were awarded nearly $2 million in funding for their projects centered around climate change.
New Apps Enable Safer Indoor Navigation for Blind People
Two new apps will enable blind people to navigate indoor buildings with spoken directions from a smartphone app, providing a safe method of wayfinding where GPS doesn’t work.
Titans 2024 Nominations Are Open!
Santa Cruz Works is excited to announce the return of its 8th Annual Titans Awards (aka Titans of Tech) event on December 4, 2024.
Yes on Measure Q
Santa Cruz Works is proud to support Measure Q, the Santa Cruz County Water & Wildfire Protection Act. It’s essential that we safeguard our natural resources, reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfire, and protect our water sources that are essential to sustain our thriving economy and community.
CSUMB No. 1 in Social Mobility U.S. News Ranking
The U.S. News and World Report ranked CSUMB as the No. 1 performer in college social mobility.
Surf’s Up, Waste’s Down: How One Santa Cruz Startup is Revolutionizing Surf
Learn how the surfboard industry is impacting the environment and how one startup is aiming to change that.