Santa Cruz County Small Business Development Center

Santa Cruz health tech startups—are you ready to scale? 🧬🚀

We’ve teamed up with ENRICHers and Venture & Capital International to host the Post-BIO International Convention 2026 Extension Program!

If you are a Biotech, Medtech, or Digital Health startup looking to secure U.S. capital and accelerate your market growth, this is for you. From June 29 to July 1, selected startups will head to the SF Bay Area for an intensive Silicon Valley Acceleration Week, featuring pitch workshops and a curated funding summit with over 30 investors.

As part of the Norcal SBDC network, we are proud to offer this game-changing program to our clients for FREE.

⏳ Applications close June 8, 2026.
Visit https://forms.gle/i6KDqW4rEz4rQaos6 to apply today!

As part of the Northern California Small Business Development Center (SBDC) program, Santa Cruz SBDC focuses on advising small business clients located in the Santa Cruz SBDC network coverage area. Funded in part through a grant with the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions, or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA or HSU Sponsored Programs Foundation.

Application: Post-BIO International Convention 2026 - Extension Program Welcome to the application form for the Post-BIO International Convention 2026 (San Diego, CA) - Extension Program! This application is designed to identify and support high-growth Global Health Tech (Biotech and Medtech) startups seeking capital and growth. It provides the perfect platform to showc...

💰 Money Matters: Finding and Securing Funding for Your Business 💰

Ready to start or expand your business but need the capital to make it happen? We’ve got you covered! Join us for an exclusive workshop in partnership with Cal Coastal and Comerica Bank. You'll learn directly from the experts on how to confidently approach lenders and access the funds you need.

What we’ll cover:
The step-by-step loan application process
How to prepare a winning business plan
Insider tips for a successful loan application
A live Q&A session to answer your specific questions

Meet the Experts:
🎙️ Lee Takikawa – President & CEO, CalCoastal Rural Development Corp.
🎙️ Keith Holtaway – Business Advisor, Santa Cruz SBDC.

🎁 Bonus: Lunch is provided, AND you'll be entered into a prize drawing to win a brand-new laptop computer! 💻✨

🗓️ When: Friday, July 10, 2026 | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

📍 Where: Cabrillo College, Aptos

🎟️ Admission: Free, but Pre-Registration is REQUIRED!

🔗 Secure your spot now! Head to the link in our bio or visit www.santacruzsbdc.org/events to register.

As part of the Northern California Small Business Development Center (SBDC) program, Santa Cruz SBDC focuses on advising small business clients located in the Santa Cruz SBDC network coverage area. Funded in part through a grant with the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions, or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA or HSU Sponsored Programs Foundation.

Santa Cruz County Small Business Development Center The SBDC provides free of charge help to start, manage, or grow your business. Our sole focus is on helping you improve your bottom line.

Launch Your Business in Santa Cruz County

Starting a business is a major milestone, but the initial logistics can be overwhelming. Join local expert, Keith Holtaway, for a free, 90-minute webinar designed to simplify the process and get you moving forward with confidence.
We are skipping the fluff and focusing on the essential foundations you need to get off the ground.

Date: May 12, 2026
Time: 2-3:30PM
Location: Online
Cost: Free
Register: https://www.santacruzsbdc.org/events