Grow your manufacturing business in California.
Santa Cruz Works connects small and medium-sized manufacturers with expert services, funding, and community — from the shop floor to the C-suite.
Roadmap 4 Innovation (R4I)
Roadmap 4 Innovation (R4I) was created to carry forward the 33-year legacy of California Manufacturing Technology Consulting® (CMTC) — a trusted partner to thousands of small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) across California. R4I's team combines the expertise, systems, and proven best practices developed under CMTC with a renewed focus on innovation, sustainability, and economic impact.
Backed by seasoned industry professionals, extensive networks, and strong partnerships, Roadmap 4 Innovation offers cost-effective, top-to-bottom services — from the shop floor to the C-suite. Whether helping SMMs improve production workflows, meet compliance requirements, or strengthen workforce capabilities, R4I is committed to delivering practical, hands-on support designed to move companies forward.
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New funding available for manufacturers.
ETP Workforce Training Funding
R4I has been awarded Employment Training Panel (ETP) funding to help qualifying California manufacturers offset workforce training costs. Many manufacturers already contribute to ETP through payroll taxes but never claim these resources.
- Leadership & workforce development — leadership, communication, project management, cross-training, knowledge transfer
- Operational excellence & manufacturing skills — lean manufacturing, supply chain, quality systems, welding, blueprint reading
- Technology & business systems — ERP, Microsoft Office, CAD/SolidWorks, digital tools
Manufacturing incentives & tax credits
R4I can help you navigate several active California incentive programs — regardless of your company's size or capital expenditure level. Contact them for a free assessment of which programs you qualify for.
- Manufacturing incentives over $20M in CapEx
- Manufacturing incentives under $20M in CapEx
- Small business tax credit
- California Rebuilding Fund loan program
Additional support for businesses.
What Santa Cruz businesses say.
"SC Works has been nothing but supportive of Jane Technologies since Day 1. From hosting events to sharing resources — SC Works has opened their network of local tech influencers, investors, executives — and we feel so grateful to be a part of the growing tech community in Santa Cruz. SC Works symbolizes what Santa Cruz tech is all about: openness, innovation, and the ability to dream BIG. We look forward to growing our partnership with SC Works, and to be a part of the growing Santa Cruz tech community for years to come."
"We are especially excited about the funding from Santa Cruz Works to support a summer intern at RealSeq Biosciences. Internships are a great way to get local, younger students interested in the sciences and without the extra funding we would not have been able to initiate a summer intern program."