The premier student entreprenuership club at UCSC. We help students build their dream business with funding, mentorship and pitch competitions. 

Part of CIED, Crown College, and Santa Cruz Works.

UCSC Startup Club

Watch founders battle it out with our panel of 6 Slugs for funding & mentorship. 

Some could get thousands of $$, others could get NOTHING.

If you are interested in participating, apply here by Feb 18th (use your ucsc account): 

Special thanks to our sponsors, CIED, Santa Cruz Works, Pleasure Pizza Santa Cruz and Pie Fi

SlugTank 2026

Ahson Momin

Nihal

Daron Hoffman