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World Labs' groundbreaking Large World Models (LWMs) transform 2D images into interactive 3D worlds, revolutionizing spatial intelligence through AI.

UCSC's CIED was honored with the Excellence in Entrepreneurship Award at the 2024 GCEC Conference, recognizing its leadership in innovation and education.

Immergo Labs Co-founders, Aviv Elor and Ash Robbins, have been welcomed to the Forbes 30 Under 30 North America Healthcare List, Class of 2025.

Joby Aviation has checked two more items off its operations ‘pre-flight’ checklist.

Startup Grind 2025, hosted in Silicon Valley, continues its mission to empower emerging entrepreneurs worldwide through networking, mentorship, and funding opportunities.

The Joby aircraft is available in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, offering everyone the chance to pilot an electric air taxi.

Unnatural Products, a Santa Cruz based biotech company developing orally-delivered macrocyclic peptides to address previously undruggable targets, announced the appointment of Simon Bailey, Ph.D., as Chief Operating Officer and President of R&D.

If you’re looking for a locally-made gift for the loved ones in your life, look no further!

With nearly 50 nominations submitted, the Santa Cruz Works Board of Directors faced the challenge of narrowing the field to a maximum of 10 finalists. And here they are!

PayStand earned a spot on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 list for the second year, ranking #306 with 380% growth from 2020 to 2023.

Alison Voorhees has joined Santa Cruz County Bank as Senior Vice President and Director of Marketing.

UCSC’s iGEM team earned silver at the iGEM Jamboree in Paris for tackling infant formula shortages with innovative cyanobacteria technology.

The CITRIS Workforce Innovation Program, in collaboration with companies like Joby Aviation, provides UC students with career-focused internships that bridge the gap between academia and industry.

Jane Technologies leverages AI-powered tools to personalize cannabis shopping, optimize operations, and connect brands with targeted consumers effectively.

Former Duolingo executives Jorge Mazal, Daniel Falabella, and Gina Gotthilf have launched Outsmart Education, a start-up dedicated to making college more accessible and affordable.

Support Digital Nest’s awesome cause and watch the head honcho get a Digital Nest tattoo!

Santa Cruz County Bank today announced the planned retirement of Mary Anne Carson, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer. Ms. Carson will continue to serve in her current role with the Bank through January 3, 2025, to support a successful transition to her successor and to finalize the current merger systems integration.

Perplexity, a rising AI-powered search engine valued at $9 billion, offers real-time, reliable sources for research but faces legal challenges over copyright infringement.

Craig Vachon juggles writing Rapid Unplanned Disassembly, a witty Silicon Valley murder-romcom, with joining fusion energy startup Fuse, blending humor, innovation, and star-powered solutions in his eclectic, high-energy adventures.