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IdeaDay Tucson

A day where anyone who has an idea worth pursuing can make their ideas real through a hands-on process of innovation, collaboration, and networking.

November 8, 2026 at 9:00:00 AM

63 E Congress St, Tucson, AZ 85701, USA

Up to 

90

 Attendees

15

 Teams

Register for 
IdeaDay Tucson

Choose the role that fits you best to begin.

💡

Pitch an Idea

Solo, team, early spark, or existing startup

Submit an idea on your own or with a team.
Ideas can range from an early spark to a prototype or existing startup—you don't need a fully formed business.

If you're solo, we'll help connect you with people who can help advance your idea.

🛠️

Join as Contributor

Bring your skills to an existing team

Join a team and help bring an idea to life. Share your skills, knowledge, perspective, and energy—no startup or specific expertise required.
Depending on the team, you may help explore the problem, develop solutions, test ideas, or shape the business model.

🤝

Support the Event

Investor, mentor, coach or sponsor

Support the event without joining a team.
Depending on your role, you may provide coaching, feedback, connections, investment perspectives, sponsorship, or other expertise.

SCHEDULE

9:00 AM

Doors Open & Breakfast

10:00 AM

Opening Keynote

11:00 AM

Idea Pitches (90 sec each)

12:30 AM

Team Formation Lunch

2:00 PM

Sprint Begins

Day 2, 4:00 PM

Final Presentations

Day 2, 6:00 PM

Awards & Networking

WHAT YOU CAN WIN

🌱 $8,000 Seed Investment

👥 USDA Grant Connections

🔬 UA Research Lab Access

⭐ Co-Working Membership (6 Months)

MENTORS & JUDGES

  1. Dr. Elena Vasquez • UA AgriTech Lab

  2. Tom Bridger • Founder, Farm Fresh Co.

  3. Anika Patel • Impact VC

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