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CSUMB students among winners in 2021 Startup Challenge Monterey Bay
Three of the ten winners in the 2021 Startup Challenge Monterey Bay competition were founded by CSUMB students. The winning teams took home cash prizes,
Startup Challenge Monterey Bay 2021 Winners Announced!
Congratulations to AGXactly, Seeds4STEM, Social Monterey and Ironwood Makerspace If there’s one thing we’ve learned over the pandemic, it’s great to have something to look
Dive into the Otter Tank with Startup Challenge Finalists
By Sarah Vickers-Webb, April 28, 2021 Startup Challenge Finale is free,100% virtual and open to the public May 7, 2021 from 2-6 PM PDT. RSVP
Twenty-Six Local Startups Advance to the Final Round of the Startup Challenge Monterey Bay 2021
Twenty-Six Local Startups Advance to the Final Round PRESS RELEASE – April 9, 2021 Twenty-six innovative and exciting new businesses have been selected today to
GetVirtual program helps small businesses during pandemic
Four members of the martial arts Vanderlipe family, whose Salinas business was helped by CSUMB students.
Musician’s BASS – Empowering Independent Artists to Succeed in the Music Business
One night Aliza (Ah-LEE-zah) Hava was listening to the Yellowjackets at Kuumbwa Jazz, a live music venue in Santa Cruz. She wondered how this Grammy-winning
The 2021 Startup Challenge Monterey Bay application is open for businesses
Seaside, CA, Feb. 24, 2021 – Businesses in Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz counties less than 2 years old can apply to compete in
Latest News: Levered Learning
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. – Feb. 22, 2021 – Levered Learning today announced the appointment of two new members to the company’s board of directors. Ed
Techstars Startup Weekend Monterey Bay 2021 Results
Nine new startup business teams were created during the 2021 Techstars Startup Weekend Monterey Bay held February 5-7, 2021. This was the ninth year that
Techstars Startup Weekend Monterey Bay Returns to CSUMB on Feb. 5-7
Techstars Startup Weekend, in partnership with Google for Startups, and CSUMB’s College of Business’ Institute for Innovation & Economic Development returns to CSUMB for the
Toyota Research Institute leases space at the Marina Airport to test self-driving cars.
Self-driving cars will soon be roaming around the south tarmac of the Marina Municipal Airport. On Dec. 15, Marina City Council approved a conditional airport
Marina extends, bolsters two loan programs for businesses, residents
Addressing COVID-19 impacts, both programs offer no-interest loans if repaid by Dec. 2023, or at 3% interest if not The city of Marina is providing
Joby Aviation receives first airworthiness approval from U.S. military for electric VTOL aircraft
Joby Aviation’s four-passenger prototype has been awarded the first airworthiness approval by the U.S. Air Force of an electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. Beta
Techstars Startup Weekend Monterey Bay Returns to CSUMB
Techstars Startup Weekend, in partnership with Google for Startups, and CSUMB’s College of Business’ Institute for Innovation & Economic Development returns to CSUMB for the
Parallel Flight Joins Avanta Studios
Parallel Flight Technologies (PFT) has been invited to join Avanta Studios, an accelerator for startup companies with innovative ideas in the InsurTech, Mobility, and Insurance-Adjacent
‘From Farms to Incubators’ exhibition honors women who merge ag and tech to solve modern problems Multimedia exhibition premiers Nov. 12 at National Steinbeck Center
SALINAS, Calif., – The modern intersection of agriculture and technology has brought to the forefront a diverse generation of women working to overcome rising challenges
Pacific Grove Now Accepting Applications for Small Business and Rental Assistance
In response to the economic impact of COVID-19 on local businesses and residents, the City of Pacific Grove City Council has allocated $36,000 in one-time
City of Seaside COVID-19 Emergency Micro Loan Program
The City of Seaside has allocated funds for small business loans to provide relief for existing businesses within city limits. Businesses may use these funds