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Free Technology and Innovation Program For Youth
The Santa Cruz County Office of Education is proud to announce the Youth Empowerment through Technology and Innovation program.
Comcast Provides Cabrillo College $45,000 to To Create Journalism Scholarship
Comcast has provided funding to Cabrillo College to established a journalism scholarship for students.
Joby Hosts International Aviation Regulators in California
Joby announced it is hosting aviation regulators from around the world at the company’s manufacturing and flight testing facilities in Marina, California, as part of ongoing international certification efforts.
David Lee, Santa Cruz Works 2023 Titan, Named Director of Research Pathways
2023 Titan of Tech, David Lee, takes on a new role at UC Santa Cruz.
Joby Rises as FAA is Ready for Air Travel
It is time for the next big thing in aviation. And it is happening here in Santa Cruz County.
David Doolin Joins Santa Cruz Works Board
Santa Cruz Works is proud to announce the newest addition to its Board of Directors, David Doolin, who has also been elected to serve as the Board's Treasurer.
Cabrillo College Named Best Community College in California
Cabrillo College today announces that it has been ranked the best community college in California, based upon a study released by SmartAsset that was published in the October 21 issue of The Miami Herald.
Demo Day 2024 Judges Announced
Santa Cruz Works is thrilled to announce the esteemed panel of judges for Demo Day 2024 on November 6, where innovative startups from the 6th cohort of Santa Cruz Accelerates will present their business ventures.
AV1 Robot Helps Children Attend School
No Isolation invented their AV1 robot to help children attend school and mitigate “chronic absenteeism.”
Swellcycle Company Spotlight Tour
And that’s a wrap on our company spotlight tour with Swellcycle!
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.