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Joby Becomes First Company to Fly in Korea’s K-UAM Grand Challenge
Joby is the first electric air taxi company to complete flights as part of the K-UAM Grand Challenge program.
California’s long-delayed $2,000 e-bike rebates are finally here!
California's long-awaited e-bike incentive program is set to launch before year-end. The program offers vouchers of up to $2,000 for income-eligible residents to purchase e-bikes and accessories. Limited funding means quick application and high demand are expected
Capstan Medical Secures $110M Series C Round
Capstan Medical secures $110M in Series C round for its robotic-enabled minimally invasive solutions to address heart valve disease.
How Celestial AI's “Photonic Fabric” Hopes to Supercharge AI
Who won the 2024 Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA) Start-Up to Watch award? Read to find out!
Jetex and Joby Partner to Advance Sustainable Air Mobility
Joby service to be integrated into Jetex’s network of flagship private terminals.
Joby Recognized in Popular Science's "50 Greatest Inventions of 2024"
Popular Science recognizes Joby’s hydrogen powered EVTOL as a leader in future of flight tech.
24 UC Santa Cruz Scientists and Engineers Recognized as Highly Cited Researchers
24 UC Santa Cruz Scientists and Engineers have been recognized as highly cited researchers by Clarivate in 2024.
CIONIC's Neural Sleeve Named Winner In the Fierce Healthcare Innovation Awards
CIONIC has been named the winner of the Fierce Healthcare Innovation Awards in the Digital/Mobile Health Solutions category.
Joby and U.S. Air Force Complete Electric Aircraft Maintenance Training
Joby announced that it has completed a training program with the U.S. Air Force covering the maintenance of Joby’s electric aircraft.
CruzHacks 2025: Empowering Innovation for a Better Tomorrow
CruzHacks 2025: the Central Coast's largest hackathon empowers 400+ students to innovate for sustainability, justice, and health. Join us!
World Labs’ AI Creates 3D Worlds from Static Images
World Labs' groundbreaking Large World Models (LWMs) transform 2D images into interactive 3D worlds, revolutionizing spatial intelligence through AI.
UCSC's CIED Recognized with Prestigious Entrepreneurship Education Award
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 Founders Selected to Forbes 30 Under 30
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 Receives FAA Approval for Part 141 Flight Academy
Joby Aviation has checked two more items off its operations ‘pre-flight’ checklist.
Startup Grind 2025
Startup Grind 2025, hosted in Silicon Valley, continues its mission to empower emerging entrepreneurs worldwide through networking, mentorship, and funding opportunities.
Want to Fly A Joby Aircraft? Now You Can.
The Joby aircraft is available in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, offering everyone the chance to pilot an electric air taxi.
Unnatural Products Announces Chief Operating Officer and President of R&D
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.
Santa Cruz Works 2024 Holiday Gift Guide
If you’re looking for a locally-made gift for the loved ones in your life, look no further!
Titans 2024 Awardees Announced
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 Ranks on Deloitte Technology Fastest Growing U.S. Companies List
PayStand earned a spot on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 list for the second year, ranking #306 with 380% growth from 2020 to 2023.