Applications for Arizona’s longest-running pitch competition, IdeaFunding, are open for early-stage companies to win some prize money and are due by Feb. 1, 2026.
The competition is open to Arizona-based tech startups, creative businesses, and community innovation ventures. IdeaFunding provides pitch training, mentorship, and access to more than $50,000 in non-dilutive prizes.
Finalists will pitch live on stage at the historic Rialto Theatre in Tucson as part of TENWEST, in front of a live audience and Jason Feifer, Editor in Chief of Entrepreneur Magazine.
A pitch training and founder orientation session is available online. The training session isn’t required but is highly recommended to anyone interested in making a pitch.
