July 9, 2026

Miami | Globe | Payson, AZ

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Hey Miami, Globe, and Payson risk takers, business leaders, & entrepreneurs!

Do you have a “moonshot” business idea or an existing business you’d like to expand? Or maybe you have a product or business idea scribbled down on a napkin  or notebook, but that's as far as you've gotten?!

​If you answered YES to either question above, join us for Moonshot's 7th Annual Rural Arizona Pitch Competition for entrepreneurs and business owners (aka, a showcase like you see on ABC's Shark Tank)!

This year’s focus is on INNOVATION. We'll be taking the tour to 20 different cities/counties throughout rural Arizona. Participants with innovative business/product/service ideas or existing businesses they want to grow will compete for the chance to win local tour stop prize money and more! But that’s not all. In October 2025, each tour stop winner will travel to the Greater Phoenix area to compete for the state title and $10,000 in cash, $5,000 in cash for "Crowd Favorite”, and additional cash prizes! Winners from each tour stop will receive two complimentary tickets to the finals event and hotel stay. More finals event details to come!

But that’s not all! ALL competitors who participate in a tour stop competition will automatically receive a Moonshot membership valued at $5,500 (annually)! Moonshot members receive mentorship, educational programs, and access to investors and funding opportunities.

HOW TO APPLY TO COMPETE:

Please see the schedule below. To apply, simply click the button below.

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* Photo credit:  Robert Licano

Congrats to the 2025
Miami/Globe/Payson Winners!

  • Group of seven people standing indoors, holding a large ceremonial check at the Moonshot Rural Arizona Pitch Competition 2025 event. Two banners are visible, one on each side of the group, with event branding and sponsor logos.

    Ray Webb

    NeoTat

    First Place Winner

    Our business specializes in prototype development, product optimization and manufacture.

    While providing our services to a tattoo equipment supplier, I saw the opportunity to make a better tattoo machine.

    In 2004, I invented a new type of machine with a unique Linear Drive System that was the very first tattoo machine to receive medical endorsements.

    Producing clean sanitary equipment is our main goal and all our products are designed and produced in-house.

    We develop and produce better products to improve industry and are currently working on another state-of-the-art machine.

  • Group of six people standing indoors holding a large check for $1,000, celebrating an award at the Moonshot Rural Arizona Pitch Competition 2025, with banners and sponsor signs in the background.

    Juliana Powers

    JP Technology and Design LLC

    Second Place

    JP Technology & Design helps small businesses in Globe, AZ, harness technology to grow and streamline their operations. With over a decade of experience working with large corporations—managing software, integrations, and digital strategy—I bring modern tech solutions to small businesses while keeping things personal and authentic. In our rural area, there’s a huge opportunity to leverage technology, but many businesses don’t know where to start. I bridge that gap with practical, tailored solutions that make life easier. By keeping services affordable, building strong relationships, and offering ongoing support, I ensure businesses get real results without losing their local charm.

  • Group of six people standing indoors, holding a large check during a celebratory event for the Moonshot Rural Arizona Pitch Competition 2025. There are promotional banners on each side, and a white wall with air conditioning units above.

    Shaun McClure

    Pawsitive Respite

    Third Place

    Provides shelter for pets of owners seeking treatment for mental health, addiction or leaving abusive relationships.

Our local Miami, Globe, and Payson sponsors make this event possible by hosting a space for the event, helping to get the word out locally, and providing local prize money for winners. We couldn’t do it without them!

Seal of Miami, Arizona featuring a mining theme with cacti and a sunburst design, marked "March 5, 1918" and "Copper Center of the World."
Freeport-McMoRan logo with blue and black text on a white background.
Copper Corridor Economic Development Coalition logo featuring Arizona outline and a star.
Logo of Southern Gila County Economic Development Corporation featuring a cactus, a sun, and a mountain landscape.
Logo of Capstone Copper with the text 'Pinto Valley'.
City of Globe, Arizona logo with a globe illustration replacing the letter 'O' in the word 'Globe'.
Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center logo with stylized 'CV' and text.
Logo for the Arizona Senate Democratic Caucus featuring the words 'Arizona Senate Democratic Caucus' in blue and red text.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS COMING SOON

Frequently Asked Questions

  • You do not need to have experience as an entrepreneur to compete. You can simply have an idea for a product or service.

    Participants will be taught how to present a business pitch in 5 minutes.

    Each tour stop competition schedule will vary, depending on how many applicants apply. We will expect you attend the full day event, should you apply.

    A sample schedule and sample presentations from past tour stops events will be shared below. We’ll make sure you have as much reference material as possible.

    You do not need to use a slide show (like Powerpoint or Canva) to present your ideas; however, if you’d like to do so, that’s wonderful. Past winners have won local tour stop events without the assistance of slide shows.

    Learn more about what to expect and take a look at past pitch presentations here.

  • Check out individual tour stop pages listed in the menu above or go to our calendar page.

  • Check out our Participant Resources page.

  • The schedule for each tour stop will vary depending on the number of applicants who apply to compete. We’ve broken the sample agendas out below. These are subject to change. This year, we are capping the number of participants in larger tour stops to 20 participants. Applications will be accepted first come, first serve.

    Tour Site A - less than 10 applicants (smaller events/tour stops)

    Agenda A:

    8:30 AM - Welcome + Pitch Worksheet Workshop- Fill out pitch worksheet

    9:30 AM: 1st Pitch Practice Workshop, emphasis on financials and business model

    10:30 or 11:00 AM: 2nd Pitch Practice Workshop, emphasis on legal and branding/marketing

    12:00 or 12:30 PM: Working lunch, pitch deck cleanup

    1:30 or 2:00 PM: Start Pitch Competition

    3:00 or 3:30: Announce Winners

    Tour Site B - 10-12 applicants, 2 rooms

    Agenda B:

    8:30 AM - Welcome + Pitch Worksheet Workshop- Fill out pitch worksheet

    Break applicants into 2 groups

    9:30 AM: GROUP 1- 1st Pitch Practice Workshop, emphasis on financials and business model

    GROUP 2- 1st Pitch Practice Workshop, emphasis on legal and branding/marketing

    10:30 or 11:00 AM - GROUP 1- Pitch Practice Workshop, emphasis on legal and branding/marketing

    GROUP 2- 2nd Pitch Practice Workshop, emphasis on financials and business model

    12:00 or 12:30 PM: Working lunch, pitch deck cleanup

    1:30 or 2:00 PM: Start Pitch Competition

    3:00 or 3:30: Announce Winners

    Tour Site C- 12-20 applicants, 3 rooms

    Agenda C:

    8:30 AM - Welcome + Pitch Worksheet Workshop- Fill out pitch worksheet

    Break applicants into 3 groups

    9:30 AM: GROUP 1- 1st Pitch Practice Workshop

    GROUP 2- 1st Pitch Practice Workshop

    GROUP 3- 1st Pitch Practice Workshop

    10:30 or 11:00 AM - GROUP 1- 2nd Pitch Practice Workshop

    GROUP 2- 2nd Pitch Practice Workshop

    GROUP 3- 2nd Pitch Practice Workshop

    Participants will only attend 2 of 3 practice rounds/ Applicants will be cut down to 8-10 for the finals

    12:00 or 12:30 PM - Working lunch, pitch deck cleanup

    1:30 or 2:00 PM - Start Pitch Competition

    3:00 or 3:30 - Announce Winners

  • See examples of past pitch presentations here.

  • Here’s an example of the pitch worksheet that all participants receive at the beginning of the day. It walks you through how to pitch your idea/business and what elements you need to include.