Thank you for your interest in participating in the IdeaFunding 2025 Pitch Competition, hosted by TENWEST in partnership between Startup Tucson and the University of Arizona Center for Innovation.

Be sure you have read all of the rules, regulations, and instructions fully before applying. Applications due by January 14th, 11:59pm.

Mark your calendar now for the Pitch Training & Orientation session on January 30th, 2025 from 4:00-6:00pm AZ Time on Zoom should your company be selected for initial advancement.

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* 1. Email Address

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* 2. Company Name

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* 3. Contact First and Last Name

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* 4. Company Website (if applicable)

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* 5. Legal form of company? (e.g. C-corp., S-corp., LLC, Partnership), if any:

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* 6. Select all that apply to your company

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* 7. Select the option that BEST describes your company:

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* 8. Select the Industry Sector that best aligns with your company. You may select more than one if necessary.

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* 9. Affiliated university, technology transfer office, accelerator and/or incubator, if any:

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* 10. Please describe any affiliation you have with the University of Arizona (e.g., faculty, staff, student or graduate student, postdoc, alumni, etc.)

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* 11. Company Overview / Elevator Pitch: We meet in an elevator, tell me briefly about your company!

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* 12. Problem / Opportunity: What problem is your company trying to solve and/or opportunity do you see for your company/product or service in your market?

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* 13. Solution / Unique Value Proposition: How does your company solve this problem or take advantage of this opportunity? What makes you unique? Why will your customers choose you?

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* 14. Customers: Who are (or will be) your primary customers? Who are your early adopters (who will buy from you first)?

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* 15. Business & Revenue Model: Describe how your company will make money and grow. Do you have more than one anticipated revenue stream? Where/how will you sell? Do you have any existing sales/revenue now and from who?

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* 16. Market: What is the size of the market your company is trying to reach? If you have some information about your Total Addressable Market, Serviceable Available Market, and your Serviceable Obtainable Market (TAM SAM SOM), please describe. Briefly support your answer with any data or resources you have available.

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* 17. Startup Costs / Immediate Needs: What are your primary startup costs? If selected, what immediate needs would you use the funding for?

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* 18. Marketing & Sales Strategy: How do you plan on reaching your customers and what marketing and sales channels are/will you use? What expertise do you bring that will help you be successful in reaching and selling your product or service?

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* 19. Team: Who are your key team members and what is their expertise (including yourself)? How does your team contribute to the success of the company’s development? Do you have any gaps in your leadership team or key positions? How do you plan to address these needs near term? If applicable, include any mentors or advisors who have been important to your company.

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* 20. Goals / Vision: What are your short and long-term goals for your company? What is your vision for your company?

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* 21. By checking the boxes below, you verify you meet all eligibility requirements and have read and agree with the complete Rules and Regulations listed on the the website.

Thank you for your interest in the IdeaFunding 2025 Pitch Competition! If you have any questions, please email ccarrillo@uaci.com.

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