Tucson

Congrats to our Tucson Tour Stop Winners!

1st Place - Michael and Kendyl Ismail from https://www.thriveandgrowfarms.com/

2nd Place - Lindsay Heimm - Selvedge x Tucson

3rd Place - Ana Mendoza - Lickety Split

Hey Tucson change makers and risk takers! Do you have a FOOD, FASHION, or FABRIC “moonshot” idea or an existing business you’d like to expand? Even just a product or business idea you've scribbled down on a napkin?

If you answered YES, please join us for the Tucson AZ Pioneer Pitch competition for entrepreneurs (aka, a showcase like you see on ABC's Shark Tank)!

Participation in this event is FREE!

You'll be competing to win cash prizes, scholarships, and more!
In addition, you'll get feedback from top industry experts and exposure for your business or product.
You'll meet other risk-taking entrepreneurs in your area.

Also, the first place winner of the Tucson Pioneer Pitch Competition will go on to compete in our state-wide finals competition for a $10,000 cash prize. The event, which also honors successful Moonshot entrepreneurs, will be held in Flagstaff in July 2023.

If you're interested in participating, please read the event and application expectations below.

AZ Pioneer Pitch Competition & Training Schedule (Please Review Carefully)

February 6: Applications Open
March 14: Online Orientation/Prep Session (Optional) - 12pm-1pm - PLEASE REGISTER HERE
March 16: Online Orientation/Prep Session (Optional) - 6pm-7pm - PLEASE REGISTER HERE
March 24: Applications Close, midnight, AZ time/MST
March 29: Applicants notified of participation
April 14: Happy Hour – Meet/Greet (Optional) | Location: Suprema Works, 319 W Simpson St, Tucson, AZ 85701 | Refreshments provided. | Time: 5-7pm AZ time/MT
April 15: Pitch Training & Prep (Required): Location: Pima Community College Downtown Campus, Rms TBD| Time: 9:30am-2pm AZ time/MT (Lunch will be provided.)
April 15: Finalists advance to afternoon Finals, 2:30pm AZ time/MT
April 15: AZ Pioneer Pitch Final Competition (Required) | Location: Pima Community College Downtown Campus | Time: 3-5pm AZ time/MT

Other Requirements:

The winning team will attend the July 28, 2023 State Pioneer Pitch Finals in Flagstaff, AZ. Limited travel and hotel expenses will be paid for by the AZ Pioneer Pitch organization.
Participate in Promotion. We need everyone’s support to spread the word and get as many eyes on all of the wonderful companies in Arizona. As a participant in the pitch competition we will be relying on you to share with your friends and networks and encourage them to participate in the AZ Pioneer Pitch. Winners will be asked to participate in interviews, press, and other follow-up stories.

Many thanks to our wonderful sponsors!

The statewide tour is sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Arizona Commerce Authority, and CIC.

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply, candidates must submit an online application BELOW. Applicants will need to explain their start-up idea, what they feel their unique selling proposition is, and why their product is better than what is already on the market.

Applications are due by March 24, 2023, midnight AZ time/MT.

THE APPLICATION WINDOW FOR THIS TOUR STOP HAS ENDED.