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UC Santa Cruz’s 2024 Chancellor’s Innovation Impact Awards celebrate groundbreaking research and community-driven change. From sustainable AI to youth empowerment and personalized medicine, these honorees exemplify innovation with purpose. Watch their inspiring stories—and remember, in 2022, Santa Cruz Works proudly received the Community Changemaker Award for Transformative Impact.
Read MoreHow do you know when to pivot your business and go from catching the small fish to the bigger ones?
Read MoreAre you a team with a groundbreaking technology-based idea or engaged in translational and use-inspired research? The Innovation & Business Engagement Hub is excited to announce an upcoming I-Corps workshop series designed to propel your innovations forward!
Read MoreSanta Cruz entrepreneur David Schwartz built ABI MasterMind, the backstage brain behind 825+ stadiums and arenas. While others chased Silicon Valley fame, he stayed local — quietly transforming event chaos into order. ABI runs the show so fans can enjoy it. Innovation, it turns out, thrives best where the surf breaks.
Read MoreIn this powerful CEO Works March 2025 session, Steven Cardinale presents Synaptic Alchemy, a framework for transforming ideas into impact by blending ancient alchemy with modern innovation. Through three phases—Destruction, Creation, and Standardization—Cardinale shows how to unlock creative potential and scale meaningful change.
Read MoreAfter multiple fires at Moss Landing, California’s grid faces renewed urgency to upgrade energy storage. In 2024, the state wasted 2.9 million MWh of clean energy—enough to power over 300,000 homes. Safer, smarter battery tech is now available. The question is: should we rebuild Moss Landing to lead again?
Read MoreDo you have a teenager who is interested in cybersecurity? There’s a free CyberCamp happening this summer for 8-12 grade students.
Read MoreAndrew O'Keefe produced a stunning video capturing the Seymour Marine Discovery Center and Blue Innovation Day.
Read MoreAre you interested in tabling at Santa Cruz Launchpad to talk about your open positions? Sign up by May 6.
Read MorePVUSD students are invited to collaborate, innovate, and tackle real-world challenges through the lens of technology, design, and creativity.
Read MoreJoby announces its biggest achievement yet…they’ve successfully completed multiple flights with a pilot onboard.
Read MoreWonderfil CEO, Amelia Eichel has co-authored a new children's book "Journey to Away" to inspire young readers to explore waste.
Read MoreApril is Earth Month—a time not just for reflection, but for action. In Santa Cruz County, this isn't a seasonal gesture. It's a year-round commitment to environmental stewardship, led by a coalition of scientists, activists, and innovators.
Read MoreJoin biotech professionals, researchers, and students at the upcoming QB3 Biotech Mixer on Sunday, May 18, 2025, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at the Seymour Marine Discovery Center in Santa Cruz.
Read MoreThe Volunteer Center is facing dire funding shortfall and needs your support.
Read MoreRemember the Santa Cruz startup clothing brand ScervGear? They’ve officially launched!
Read MoreAmbient Photonics innovative solar cells technology was featured in Bloomberg.
Read MoreIn a recent Nature article, a global survey of over 4,000 AI researchers reveals a nuanced perspective on the future of artificial intelligence. 54% of these scientists, however, believe AI will bring more benefits than risks.
Read MoreSilicon Valley elites are using ballot initiatives to quietly seize local government power, disguised as community improvement. Gregory Shill exposes this democratic subversion and urges vigilance. For deeper context, watch Carole Cadwalladr’s TED Talk on digital coups and authoritarian tech.
Read MoreLearn how to navigate tariffs and global disruptions with smart supply chain strategies—covering risk assessment, inventory planning, and compliance tools. Watch the full CMTC presentation for expert insights.
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