Johnny Wicks Candles: Crafting an Experience
We're thrilled to shine a spotlight on one of CSUMB’s alumni, Johnny Foster, who graduated in 2018 with a degree in Physiology. We interviewed Johnny Foster, one of our successful…
An Artist’s Mission of Positivity
Crafting Radiance at Chezza Jewelry Olivia Sanchez, the visionary and founder behind Chezza Jewelry, shared her inspiring story and insights into her entrepreneurial adventure. Chezza Jewelry intertwines creativity, positivity, and…
The Monterey Bay Joby Aviation Working Group Celebrates $9.8M CalCompetes Award to Joby Aviation
November 17, 2023 Marina will see hundreds of jobs, expanded investment in manufacturing Marina, CA – The Monterey Bay Joby Aviation Working Group is celebrating the $9.8M Cal Competes grant…
Friendly Robots: Shaping the Future of Robotic Cleaning – This moment in time
By Dawn Hightree, Cal State University Monterey Bay, iiED October 31, 2023 In the ever-evolving landscape of innovation and entrepreneurship, there are individuals and companies that stand out for their…
2023 Monterey Bay Drone, Automation and Robotics Technology Symposium at CSUMB
Joby Aviation aircraft above the Monterey Peninsula October 10, 2023 The 2023 Monterey Bay Drone, Automation and Robotics Technology (DART) Symposium is holding its annual three-day symposium at CSUMB’s University…
DART and CSUMB awarded $1.9 million James Irvine grant for workforce development
Joby aircraft at Marina Airport October 13, 2023 By Walter Ryce The Monterey Bay Drone, Automation and Robotics Technology (DART) initiative and CSU Monterey Bay have received a $1.95 million…
14th Annual Startup Challenge Monterey Bay Competition Results & Winners!
This past Friday, the Institute for Innovation and Economic Development (iiED) and the College of Business at California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB) hosted the 14th Annual Startup Challenge Monterey…
Winners named in the annual CSUMB Startup Challenge
Friendly Robot won the $10,000 grand prize at the CSUMB-based Institute for Innovation and Economic Development’s (iiED) annual Startup Challenge on Friday, April 28, at CSUMB’s Otter Student Union grand ballroom.
Prospective companies vie for $30,000 in prizes at CSUMB’s annual Startup Challenge this Friday
Winner of the 2022 Startup Challenge Venture Division: Little Feet PackagingPicture: Brad Barbeau of CSUMB; Nigel Rivers & Nicholas De Luca of Little Feet Packaging; Tom Armstrong of White Summers; and…
Twenty-Seven Local Startups Advance to the Final Round Startup Challenge Monterey Bay 2023
Twenty-seven innovative and exciting new businesses have been selected to be this year’s finalists in the 2023 Startup Challenge Monterey Bay. The following companies from Monterey, San Benito, and Santa…