May 18, 2026
Wickenburg, AZ
Congrats to our Wickenburg Winners!
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Barbara Russo
First Place Winner
Granny Bs Good Stuff creates natural 2-in-1 shampoo & soap bars and customizable hair conditioners made from plant-based oils, herbs, and botanicals. Our products are crafted without artificial fragrances, preservatives, or harsh chemical additives, offering customers a cleaner alternative to conventional body care products.
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David Martinez
Second Place
My high quality and indefinitely sought after brewing expertise has proven to be timeless. Starting in 2015, our product has remained consistent and top shelf level quality. We, as a collective in our country, run into the "Sophie's choice" of convenience verses quality to which we have to choose on a daily basis. Our product fulfills both needs.
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Dana Fischer
MCD Tech LLC
Third Place
Manufacturing, Marketing of aftermarket percussion accessory's. The devise mutes the acoustic sound of the drums/cymbals. The mute is equipped with a sensor that converts the drum/cymbal into a electric drum/cymbal. The acoustic kit is now a electric kit suitable for apartments, bedrooms next to sleeping moms and dads. This is also a great way to expand your kit for working Drummers by adding additional sounds to your kit.
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Tonisha Primuse
Tonisha Blessed Works Virtual Assistant/Consultant
Third Place
My main role is a virtual assistant where I assist with office administration tasks, travel planning, and assisting. I also go into roles such as a Business Consultant and Counselor. As a business consultant, I use my business management skills such as recruiting, project management, and facilitating meetings. As a counselor, I provide career guidance along with spiritual and purpose counseling.
Our local Wickenburg 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!
Local Title Sponsor
Additional Local Sponsors
Hey Wickenburg 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 2026, 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:
This competition in Wickenburg has ended for 2026.
Schedule
May 18, 2026
9:00am - 3pm
Schedule will vary depending on the number of participants.
LOCATION:
Wickenburg Library - 164 E Apache St, Wickenburg, AZ 85390
PRIZE MONEY:
1st Place: $1500
2nd Place: $1000
3rd Place: $500
Frequently Asked Questions
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Check out individual tour stop pages listed in the menu above or go to our calendar page.
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Check out our Participant Resources page.
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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
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See examples of past pitch presentations here.
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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.