Joby Completes First FAA Testing on Major Aircraft Aerostructure

Joby announced it has completed a landmark series of major aerostructure tests for certification credit with the Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”).

Malina LongDecember 17, 2024joby

HawkTower Rebrands to The Reservoir

HawkTower rebrands as the Reservoir, unifying venture capital, nonprofit initiatives, and R&D. Its mission focuses on breakthrough technologies in agriculture, biomanufacturing, and sustainability, with a strong emphasis on community collaboration.

Doug EricksonDecember 17, 2024hawktower, reservoir

OpenRoad’s $200K CalSEED Win Accelerates Affordable EV Charging

Santa Cruz-based OpenRoad Technologies wins a $200K CalSEED Concept Award to advance affordable, modular DC fast-charging solutions, tackling barriers to EV adoption and supporting California’s clean energy goals in underserved communities.

Doug EricksonDecember 17, 2024openroad

Elon Musk vs. OpenAI: A Battle Over Profit, Power, and Mission

Discover the dramatic power struggle behind OpenAI’s evolution from nonprofit to for-profit, Elon Musk’s controversial departure, and the ongoing legal battle shaping the future of artificial intelligence.

Doug EricksonDecember 16, 2024OpenAI, Elon Musk Comments

Joby Becomes First Company to Fly in Korea’s K-UAM Grand Challenge

Joby is the first electric air taxi company to complete flights as part of the K-UAM Grand Challenge program.

Malina LongDecember 13, 2024joby, joby aviation Comments

California’s long-delayed $2,000 e-bike rebates are finally here!

California's long-awaited e-bike incentive program is set to launch before year-end. The program offers vouchers of up to $2,000 for income-eligible residents to purchase e-bikes and accessories. Limited funding means quick application and high demand are expected

Doug EricksonDecember 11, 2024ebikes Comments

Capstan Medical Secures $110M Series C Round

Capstan Medical secures $110M in Series C round for its robotic-enabled minimally invasive solutions to address heart valve disease.

Malina LongDecember 11, 2024capstan, capstan medical

How Celestial AI's “Photonic Fabric” Hopes to Supercharge AI

Who won the 2024 Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA) Start-Up to Watch award? Read to find out!

Serena RamirezDecember 10, 2024startup tools, startup, start-up, gsa, celestial ai, ai, AI powered, AI, celestial

Jetex and Joby Partner to Advance Sustainable Air Mobility

Joby service to be integrated into Jetex’s network of flagship private terminals.

Malina LongDecember 10, 2024joby, jetex

Joby Recognized in Popular Science's "50 Greatest Inventions of 2024"

Popular Science recognizes Joby’s hydrogen powered EVTOL as a leader in future of flight tech.

Malina LongDecember 9, 2024joby, joby aviation, popular science, pop sci

24 UC Santa Cruz Scientists and Engineers Recognized as Highly Cited Researchers

24 UC Santa Cruz Scientists and Engineers have been recognized as highly cited researchers by Clarivate in 2024.

Malina LongDecember 9, 2024ucsc

CIONIC's Neural Sleeve Named Winner In the Fierce Healthcare Innovation Awards

CIONIC has been named the winner of the Fierce Healthcare Innovation Awards in the Digital/Mobile Health Solutions category.

Malina LongDecember 6, 2024cionic

Joby and U.S. Air Force Complete Electric Aircraft Maintenance Training

Joby announced that it has completed a training program with the U.S. Air Force covering the maintenance of Joby’s electric aircraft.

Malina LongDecember 5, 2024joby, joby aviation

CruzHacks 2025: Empowering Innovation for a Better Tomorrow

CruzHacks 2025: the Central Coast's largest hackathon empowers 400+ students to innovate for sustainability, justice, and health. Join us!

Doug EricksonDecember 4, 2024cruzhacks

World Labs’ AI Creates 3D Worlds from Static Images

World Labs' groundbreaking Large World Models (LWMs) transform 2D images into interactive 3D worlds, revolutionizing spatial intelligence through AI.

Serena RamirezDecember 4, 2024ai tools, AI-Created Art, ai, world labs, fei fei li, stanford, Venture Capital, venture capital, AI

UCSC's CIED Recognized with Prestigious Entrepreneurship Education Award

UCSC's CIED was honored with the Excellence in Entrepreneurship Award at the 2024 GCEC Conference, recognizing its leadership in innovation and education.

Immergo Labs Founders Selected to Forbes 30 Under 30

Immergo Labs Co-founders, Aviv Elor and Ash Robbins, have been welcomed to the Forbes 30 Under 30 North America Healthcare List, Class of 2025.

Malina LongDecember 3, 2024immergo labs, ash robbins, aviv elor, forbes, Forbes 30 Under 30

Joby Receives FAA Approval for Part 141 Flight Academy

Joby Aviation has checked two more items off its operations ‘pre-flight’ checklist.

Malina LongDecember 3, 2024joby aviation

Startup Grind 2025

Startup Grind 2025, hosted in Silicon Valley, continues its mission to empower emerging entrepreneurs worldwide through networking, mentorship, and funding opportunities.