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URL:https://www.azbio.org/events/ideafunding26
SUMMARY:IdeaFunding 2026 - Rialto Theatre - 26 Mar 26 17:00
DESCRIPTION:\nIdeaFunding returns in 2026 as part of TENWEST\, connecting e
 arly-stage Arizona founders to pitch training\, mentorship\, visibility\, 
 and $50\,000+ in non-dilutive prizes.\nOrganized by Startup Tucson and the
  University of Arizona Center for Innovation\, and presented by the Arizon
 a Commerce Authority\, founders apply into one of two tracks designed to m
 eet them where they are.&nbsp\;\nApplications are due February 1st.\nLearn
  more at https://www.startuptucson.com/ideafunding2026\n\nTHE IDEAFUNDING 
 MAIN STAGE SHOWCASE\nMarch 26\, 2026\n\n5:00 pm to 9:00 pm\n\nTHE RIALTO T
 HEATRE\, 318 E CONGRESS ST\, TUCSON AZ&nbsp\;\n\n\n\nPitch live on the his
 toric Rialto Theatre stage in front of 300+ attendees and Jason Feifer\, E
 ditor in Chief of Entrepreneur Magazine.\n\n\nFinalists selected to advanc
 e to the IdeaFunding Main Stage Showcase will pitch live on stage as part 
 of TENWEST\, Arizona’s largest entrepreneurship and creativity festival.
 \nThis is a true main-stage experience with professional lighting\, a live
  audience\, and nationally recognized judges where founders share their st
 ory at scale and compete for non-dilutive capital in front of Arizona’s 
 entrepreneurial community.\n\n\nIdeaFunding 2026 will award $50\,000+ in n
 on-dilutive prizes\, designed to help founders take a meaningful next step
 .\n2026 Prizes include:\n\n\n 	\nCash awards to support near-term growth o
 r experimentation\n\n 	\nSponsored services and value-add support\n\n 	\nT
 rack\, industry\, and specialty prizes aligned with founder needs includin
 g the United Way Social Impact Prize\, the CIC Adalante Arizona Prize for 
 diverse founders and the Startup Tucson People's Choice Award\n\n\nTwo equ
 al-value awards are presented during the Main Stage Showcase\, recognizing
  different forms of excellence (NEW FOR 2026!):\n\n\n 	\nCatalyst Award&nb
 sp\;– for companies where funding can create immediate momentum\n\n 	\nV
 ision Award&nbsp\;– for bold ideas with long-term potential\n\n\n&nbsp\;
 \nPrizes are awarded live\, on stage\, in front of the community—bringin
 g visibility as well as capital.
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LOCATION:Rialto Theatre\, 318 E CONGRESS ST\, TUCSON\, AZ\, United States
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