Mission Statement

Monterey Bay is a place where different worlds naturally come together. Just south of Silicon Valley, our region sits at the crossroads of technology, defense, agriculture, sustainability, tourism, and the ocean economy. The Peninsula attracts talented people from all over, including founders, engineers, researchers, and problem-solvers who are drawn here by both opportunity and quality of life. Because so many industries overlap here, entrepreneurship is not something abstract or theoretical. It is a real, practical skill that helps students turn ideas into action. That is why Cal State Monterey Bay is a powerful place to develop entrepreneurial thinking, so students can spot opportunities, adapt to change, and build solutions in a region where innovation actually happens. Our mission is to foster an environment that encourages entrepreneurial spirit and facilitates the development of innovative ideas.