Learn about the top 6 companies to watch in 2023Join us for the first New Tech event of 2023! The top 7 companies to watch will be showcasing their solutions and products. Introduction: Innovation Within: Innovation Within's Discovery Platform™ is designed to help entrepreneurs create groundbreaking, viral products based on qualitative research and the scientific […]

Join us at a new location for an exciting lineup of presentations from Santa Cruz County companies!We are very excited to announce our second New Tech event of the year. We have a stellar line up of companies ranging from women’s health to new financial management apps and much more. But first...This event will be […]

Learn all about the 2023 Startup Challenge Monterey Bay, the benefits of participating, and how to apply. Community members are welcome!Calling all startup entrepreneurs in Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz Counties! Learn how Startup Challenge Monterey Bay can help give your business a boost!Workshops will be led by CSUMB's Institute for Innovation and Economic […]

Join us at the Courtyard by Marriott for an exciting lineup of presentations from Santa Cruz companies and students!We are very excited to announce our third New Tech event of the year. Check out who will be presenting below:Announcements:Brad Barbeau - Startup ChallengePresentationsFeaturing the top teams and projects from the 2023 CruzHacks:OpenRx - a solution […]

Learn all about the 2023 Startup Challenge Monterey Bay, the benefits of participating, and how to apply!Workshops will be led by CSUMB's Institute for Innovation and Economic Development Executive Director, Dr. Brad Barbeau. Bring any questions you have to the workshop session.What is Startup Challenge Monterey Bay? Startup Challenge is an annual competitive business accelerator […]

Join us each month at the Executive Director Breakfast Roundtable to recharge, reconnect, and invest in our growth as nonprofit leaders.

6 new startups, Santa Cruz Accelerates #5, Venture Fund, and more.We are taking it to the next level at our monthly New Tech on April 5. We'll kick off the event by announcing our new $10M Santa Cruz Venture Fund for startups. And the opening of our Accelerator Cohort #5.Next, presentations by MBEP and New […]

Join us each month at the Executive Director Breakfast Roundtable to recharge, reconnect, and invest in our growth as nonprofit leaders.

Monthly meeting for entrepreneurs and startup businesses in the Monterey Bay Region. Theme: Central Coast ManufacturingBe part of the growing entrepreneurial community in this region at this monthly meeting. Find out about the latest innovations, trends in business and technology, or the latest and greatest ideas. Meet other founders, investors, and local businesses. Join us […]

Meet current participants in the Startup Monterey Bay Launchpad cohort and learn about how Launchpad can help you!As a finalist in this year’s competition, we are inviting you to become a participating company in the Startup Launchpad. The Startup Launchpad is a business incubator that provides mentoring, technical assistance, networking, and assessment services to startup […]