Connecting Innovators, Investors, and Talent in Santa Cruz County

Power your network

Join our community of 12,000+ members who share knowledge, experiences, and synergy. Our monthly events are among the highest attended in the region.

Grow your business

Secure the talent and capital needed for rapid growth. Leverage the SCW network to directly promote your services and access over 12,000 qualified local professionals who can fill your most critical roles. Through strategic partnerships with Santa Cruz Ventures and local VCs, we have directly facilitated funding connections, helping established businesses scale and startups secure necessary seed capital.

Find the perfect job

Tired of driving over The Hill? We have helped hundreds of people find meaningful careers at local companies in Santa Cruz County like Joby Aviation and Fullpower-AI.

Keep a pulse on innovation

Learn about high-valued solutions for increasing productivity and skills that make your success shine. We offer several monthly and quarterly events connect our members and you to other entrepreneurs, executives, technologists, and more. Get a direct connection into local technology companies and the latest tools, apps, and developments.

Accelerate your startup

Accelerate past the initial hurdles and secure scale-up capital. Our accelerator program has successfully supported over 50 local startups, taking validated concepts and connecting them with the necessary financial fuel. Gain access to our curated portfolio of top-tier startups. We don't just network; we provide the structure and connections to transform brilliant ideas into impactful, market-ready realities. Check the Accelerator tab to see our success stories!

Achieve Life Work Balance

Discover a thrilling paradise where adventure meets productivity! Immerse yourself in hiking, biking, ocean sports, all while staying on top of your work. Creativity soars by the ocean, amid majestic redwoods, stunning beaches, and precious moments with loved ones. Dive into the ultimate experience where achieving greatness and embracing the wild go hand in hand!

Successful Santa Cruz County companies include…

Jane Technologies

Santa Cruz Bicycles

Human Genome Project

Verdagy

Jane Technologies

Cruz Foam

Ohalo Genetics

Oxford Nanopore

Versa Vascular

Unnatural Products

Capstan Medical

Netflix

Joby Aviation

Seagate

Verve Coffee

Goodles

Olipop

Prometheus Fuels

Climatize

Looker

FullPower AI

Ambient Photonics

Paystand

Future Motion

Farm-NG

Driscoll's Berries

Life Aid

Borland

MagArray

Peregrine Hydrogen

Jane Technologies Santa Cruz Bicycles Human Genome Project Verdagy Jane Technologies Cruz Foam Ohalo Genetics Oxford Nanopore Versa Vascular Unnatural Products Capstan Medical Netflix Joby Aviation Seagate Verve Coffee Goodles Olipop Prometheus Fuels Climatize Looker FullPower AI Ambient Photonics Paystand Future Motion Farm-NG Driscoll's Berries Life Aid Borland MagArray Peregrine Hydrogen

Market Size

600+

Tech businesses in Santa Cruz county per the City of SC Economic Development 2014 census.

$30B+

Market value generated by tech businesses in Santa Cruz county - excluding Netflix.

10,222+

Commuters driving the Hill every day to San Francisco. We strive to reduce the loss of productivity when commuting.

6.0

Multiplier. For every tech job, 5 more jobs are created in other local goods and services sector.

Community. Collaboration.

Inspiration.

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