Latest News from Startup Monterey Bay
13th 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
Nece’s GF Founders Talk Family, Faith, and Flavor
For people struggling with celiac disease, gluten allergies, or intolerance, finding delicious baked goods can be a frustrating and disappointing experience. But for Sharque and
Cheer on the Startup Challenge 2022 Finalists & Meet the Winners
Startup Challenge Finale is free and open to the public May 6, 2022 from 1-4 PM at Cal State University Monterey Bay’s University Center, 4314
Student Business in the Making: An Interview with 3-4:30 Founder Daniel Plon
Daniel Plon is a Master of Social Work student at California State University Monterey Bay and the founder of 3-4:30, a mobile app that makes
Levered’s Elementary Math Program Receives ESSA Certification
Soquel, California (3/22/22) — Levered Learning announces that it meets the level of evidence under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). ESSA requires federal funding and
Comcast RISE Expands Marketing and Technology Resources to All Women-Owned Small Businesses
Comcast RISE is a multi-year commitment to provide marketing, creative, media, and technology services to small businesses owned by people of color. Comcast recently expanded the program to
A New Hope: Startup Challenge Winner Parallel Flight Technologies Unveils “Firefly”
With a new drone on the strip, a wildfire-fighting drone startup Parallel Flight Technologies (PFT) never fails to impress. On Tuesday, February 2, 2022, the
From Vision to Venture: Startup Challenge Alum Vanly Bridges the Gap Between #VanLife and Reality
We’ve all seen the #VanLife hashtag on Instagram. Attractive carefree couples, friends and individuals, living their best, minimalist lives near spectacular scenery, in beautifully decked-out
No Taste Like Home: How Percy’s Pies grew from passion project to profit
If you’ve ever felt homesick for your favorite comfort food, you’ll understand. Today Percival Lammie and his partner, Kim Lammie, run Percy’s Pies— a gourmet
Goodeats Wins at Techstars Startup Weekend Monterey Bay 2022
Nine new startup business teams were created during the 2022 Techstars Startup Weekend Monterey Bay held January 28-30, 2022. Goodeats was selected as the top
When (Tech) Stars Collide: How Seeds4STEM took root at Startup Weekend 2021
When Shannon Bliss and Samantha Avina met at Techstars Startup Weekend Monterey Bay 2021, it was kismet. As Avina watched former Hartnell College Dean of
What’s up next for Startup Monterey Bay? Brad Barbeau recaps 2021 and looks forward to iiED’s upcoming events
It’s an understatement to say 2021 created hurdles for businesses and entrepreneurs. While the past year was a challenge for the Institute of Innovation &
Startup Weekend returns to Monterey Bay for the 10th year!
Seaside, California, United States – December 2, 2021 The 10th annual Techstars Startup Weekend Monterey Bay is coming to Cal State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB)
Faster, Lighter, Greener? Barrier Structures 360 introduces lightweight, energy-efficient ADU kits
During the pandemic, people are looking more than ever to expand their living space— whether to earn rental income, add home office space, or house
Devin Carlson Talks Airset, Archer Components & Networking
Devin Carlson is no stranger to Startup Monterey Bay. Carlson and close friend and co-founder Brandon Archer pitched Archer Components at Startup Challenge 2017, placing
The Apptopus takes the stress out of tech for local restaurants
Ever wonder how restaurants make food, deliver customer service AND fill online and phone orders from multiple platforms? How do they manage the growing number
Berry Growers Introduce Innovation Challenge to Solve for Agricultural Plastic Waste
Watsonville, Calif. – Fresh berry leader Driscoll’s has partnered with Think Beyond Plastic to launch an inaugural Agricultural Plastics Innovation Challenge, which aims to stimulate new recycling processes and the
The Apptopus Announces Support from the Tech Community to Help Small Restaurants Manage Online Orders and Grow Their Revenue
Santa Cruz, California – The Apptopus is forging ahead with the support of their community and is proud to announce that it has been selected

A New Hope: Startup Challenge Winner Parallel Flight Technologies Unveils “Firefly”
With a new drone on the strip, a wildfire-fighting drone startup Parallel Flight Technologies (PFT) never fails to impress. On


From Vision to Venture: Startup Challenge Alum Vanly Bridges the Gap Between #VanLife and Reality
We’ve all seen the #VanLife hashtag on Instagram. Attractive carefree couples, friends and individuals, living their best, minimalist lives near


No Taste Like Home: How Percy’s Pies grew from passion project to profit
If you’ve ever felt homesick for your favorite comfort food, you’ll understand. Today Percival Lammie and his partner, Kim Lammie,


Goodeats Wins at Techstars Startup Weekend Monterey Bay 2022
Nine new startup business teams were created during the 2022 Techstars Startup Weekend Monterey Bay held January 28-30, 2022. Goodeats


When (Tech) Stars Collide: How Seeds4STEM took root at Startup Weekend 2021
When Shannon Bliss and Samantha Avina met at Techstars Startup Weekend Monterey Bay 2021, it was kismet. As Avina watched


What’s up next for Startup Monterey Bay? Brad Barbeau recaps 2021 and looks forward to iiED’s upcoming events
It’s an understatement to say 2021 created hurdles for businesses and entrepreneurs. While the past year was a challenge for