Santa Cruz is celebrating a major achievement as two distinguished faculty members from the UCSC Baskin School of Engineering, David Deamer and David Haussler, have been elected Fellows of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). Learn more about this prestigious distinction. santacruzworks.org/n...

Congrats to Climatize! santacruzworks.org/n...

Joby announced that it is making investments to double its manufacturing capacity in the United States, to support the production of four aircraft per month in 2027. santacruzworks.org/n...

As AI chat becomes the primary way people discover products and services, a quiet problem has emerged: AI systems don’t actually know who brands are. Learn how a new Santa Cruz startup is tackling this challenge. santacruzworks.org/n...

Santa Cruz-based Newsworthy.ai has introduced NewsCrafters.com, a new AI-assisted content curation platform designed to close the long-standing gap between paid press release distribution and earned media. santacruzworks.org/n...

For the first time in more than a decade of drift, the RTC has aligned itself with what the community has been saying with remarkable consistency: build a safe, functional trail now, with the resources we actually have, and keep options open for the future.santacruzworks.org/n...

And the nominees for Titans 2025 are....santacruzworks.org/n... Check back in January for the list of awardees!

Major congrats to UCSC alumnus founded company, Confluent on the $11B deal! santacruzworks.org/n...

Today's the last day to submit your Titans nominees! See who has already been nominated here: santacruzworks.org/n... and submit your nominations by midnight tonight here: bit.ly/tnoms25

AI is powering a $4 trillion economic transformation. Unlike past bubbles, it’s building real infrastructure, boosting GDP, and accelerating innovation at scale. santacruzworks.org/n...

Should you job search during the holidays? A timely look at why the holidays can be one of the most strategic and opportunity-filled moments to job search, especially as AI-driven skills and shifting workplace trends reshape what employers need. santacruzworks.org/n...

Looking for work? Here are 7 Santa Cruz County based companies that are currently hiring. santacruzworks.org/n...

Congrats to CarbonBridge's Sophia Xu! santacruzworks.org/n...

Santa Cruz Works team is excited to welcome Michael Ashley aka MASH as the Accelerator program's director! Learn more about him: santacruzworks.org/n...

Psstt..have you seen the awesome local products and EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS being offered in our holiday gift guide this year? Check them out and shop local this Cyber Monday! santacruzworks.org/n...

Still looking for the perfect gift? Check out our gift guide to explore locally made products at a variety of price points. santacruzworks.org/n...

Did you miss this year’s annual State of the Region event? Check out the recordings! santacruzworks.org/n...

Feel like you’re always doing a million things but not building up your business? Now’s the time to untangle yourself from the web of work. santacruzworks.org/n...

Feel like you’re always doing a million things but not building up your business? Now’s the time to untangle yourself from the web of work. santacruzworks.org/n...

Born in the waves of Santa Cruz, Surf Skull made a splash on national television on ABC’s Shark Tank. The startup, known for creating the world’s first low-profile surf helmet that looks like a bucket hat, pitched its newest innovation to the Sharks. santacruzworks.org/n...

Born in the waves of Santa Cruz, Surf Skull made a splash on national television on ABC’s Shark Tank. The startup, known for creating the world’s first low-profile surf helmet that looks like a bucket hat, pitched its newest innovation to the Sharks. santacruzworks.org/n...

Lyft, the global ridesharing platform, has generously awarded Digital NEST a substantial $10,000 ride credit grant. This incredible contribution is set to be a true game-changer for Digital NEST's members and BizzNEST associates across the region. santacruzworks.org/n...

In a major move for enterprise finance, Santa Cruz-based Paystand has acquired Bitwage, signaling the next phase of stable-coins moving from crypto fringe toward core B2B infrastructure. santacruzworks.org/n...

Lyft, the global ridesharing platform, has generously awarded Digital NEST a substantial $10,000 ride credit grant. This incredible contribution is set to be a true game-changer for Digital NEST's members and BizzNEST associates across the region. santacruzworks.org/n...

In a major move for enterprise finance, Santa Cruz-based Paystand has acquired Bitwage, signaling the next phase of stable-coins moving from crypto fringe toward core B2B infrastructure. santacruzworks.org/n...

Is your business going through change? Here's how to keep your employees on board and doing their best work during a pivot. santacruzworks.org/n...

The world’s most valuable semiconductor company just announced new collaborations that directly place our region—Monterey, Santa Cruz, and the Central Coast—at the center of its AI revolution: NVIDIA. But why exactly? santacruzworks.org/n...

Did you know? Santa Cruz Works, Digital NEST, and the City of Santa Cruz have been providing businesses with funding to support interns. Learn about one intern's background and efforts: santacruzworks.org/n...

Congratulations to UC Santa Cruz alumnus (and Santa Cruz Works Accelerator graduate) Aviv Elor, for receiving this award! santacruzworks.org/n...

Have a great business idea to improve our planet? Want to test it out and get support as you grow it? Check out the SOA's Venture Program and the resources available: santacruzworks.org/n...

Interested in preserving our coastline, neighborhoods, and natural resources, as well as its recreational spaces, for generations to come? And potentially win a leaf blower? Check out the City's Resilient Coast Santa Cruz 2.0 open house meetings! santacruzworks.org/n...

Looking for a job? Wonderfil is hiring! Learn more and check out their openings: santacruzworks.org/n...

We know daylight savings is disruptive to sleep...but how much exactly? Santa Cruz's Fullpower-AI has the data to explain just how much DST impacts you. santacruzworks.org/n...

Did you hear? The City of Santa Cruz has a new website: santacruzworks.org/n...

AI has completely changed a lot of things, including entrepreneurship. Gone are the days where you're working on a business plan for 6 months. Nowadays, startups can form in just a month. santacruzworks.org/n...

Are you a Santa Cruz County maker with an AWESOME product that would make for a great holiday gift? Share it with us and we will feature it in our annual holiday gift guide! santacruzworks.org/n...

More Santa Cruz innovations are featured in TIME Magazine's Best Inventions of 2025 list! santacruzworks.org/n...

Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY) announced a major collaboration with NVIDIA, naming Joby as the exclusive aviation launch partner for the new NVIDIA IGX Thor platform. santacruzworks.org/n...

Did you miss our big event on Tuesday night? Check out the photos and some of the comments attendees had! santacruzworks.org/n...

Congrats to Goodles! santacruzworks.org/n...

UCSC's Brooks Lab tool FLAIR is helping to rewrite the story of cancer research—pushing precision medicine closer to truly individualized care. Learn how: santacruzworks.org/n...

When an outbreak hits, time is the enemy. Every day of delay means exponential spread, which means more people infected, more healthcare systems strained, and more sleepless nights for epidemiologists. But what if we could watch a virus evolve live...? 👀 santacruzworks.org/n...

How do messages between DNA and proteins get corrupted? And how do they get fixed? Professor Jeremy Sanford and his lab answer these exact questions with their research. santacruzworks.org/n...

Congrats to SCA startup Robotics Cats for being an Pioneer Awards 2025 Winner!  santacruzworks.org/n...

Congrats to CIONIC for being recognized on TIME’s Best Inventions of 2025 Special Mentions List! santacruzworks.org/n...

Do you support science and scientific researchers? Come support our local scientists at the upcoming Genomics Rooftop Mixer on October 28! Meet and learn from 15 renowned researchers from UC Santa Cruz and mingle with the community. Come ask your questions and get inspired! santacruzworks.org/n...

Tired of your resume and looking for a better way to showcase your professional background? CareerLoop is a free portfolio creation platform founded by UCSC student William Zhao that can help you stand out. Learn more: santacruzworks.org/n...

Congrats to Climatize on achieving a $12M milestone! santacruzworks.org/n...

After more than a year of intensive collaboration, the 2025 Santa Cruz County Strategic Plan has been officially published and is now live. The plan outlines five key, interconnected priorities that will guide regional efforts over the coming years. santacruzworks.org/n...

In need of some inspiration? Check out the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour which returns to Santa Cruz’s Rio Theatre on Saturday, October 11, 2025! santacruzworks.org/n...