Startup Unidos

08/30/2026

Meet the winners of Moonshot Nogales! 🚀🏆

What an incredible showcase of innovation, entrepreneurship, and bold ideas. Congratulations to our top three:

🥇 Javier Ruiz — Green Repack | $1,000 + a trip to the October State Finals
🥈 Carlos Ibarra — Smart Container | $800
🥉 Martha Cruz — Alturabrew | $500

A special congratulations to Javier Ruiz, who will move forward to represent Nogales at the Moonshot State Finals this October!

Thank you to every entrepreneur who stepped up, pitched their vision, and made Moonshot Nogales a success. This is just the beginning!

Nogales PitchCompetition

08/30/2026

What a day in Nogales!🚀

Moonshot Nogales was a true celebration of bold ideas, entrepreneurship, and innovation. From inspiring pitches to meaningful connections, we saw firsthand the talent and potential that continues to grow across our border region.

A huge thank you to every entrepreneur, mentor, partner, and community member who made this event possible. 🌵🚀

Big ideas start here. And this is only the beginning.

Nogales PitchCompetition

08/22/2026

A great pitch deserves a great opportunity. 🚀

At Moonshot Rural Arizona – Nogales, competitors aren’t just pitching their ideas—they’re competing for prizes designed to help them keep growing.

Your idea could be the one that goes all the way.

Pitch it. Build it. Take your shot.

08/21/2026

We just wrapped up a great conversation with We Love Nogales!

Hablamos en español sobre lo que viene para nuestra comunidad con el Moonshot Rural Arizona Pitch Competition 2026 en Nogales y cómo pueden participar emprendedores, negocios y personas con nuevas ideas.

From Nogales and communities across Santa Cruz County to our neighbors in Sonora, this opportunity is about bringing our region’s ideas forward.

No importa si tu idea apenas está comenzando o si ya tienes un negocio que quieres llevar al próximo nivel. Puedes participar en español o inglés.

Thank you, We Love Nogales, for helping us spread the word and connect our binational community.

🎥 Watch and share the live interview / Mira y comparte la entrevista.

Nos vemos August 28 in Nogales!

🗓 August 28, 2026
📍 Wittner Museum
204 N Morley Ave, Nogales, AZ 85621

Whether you're launching a startup, growing a business, or supporting Arizona's innovation ecosystem, you won't want to miss it.

Learn more and register:
🔗 https://www.moonshotazpitch.com/nogales

Moonshot, Startup Unidos, South32 Hermosa, Wittner Museum, Morley Arts District, and support from Santa Cruz County, Arizona

08/11/2026

Your pitch could take you further. 🚀

💰 $2,250 in local prize money
🏆 $5,500 Moonshot Membership for every competitor
🔥 1st Place advances to the State Finals in Phoenix for a chance to win $10,000 + a $5,000 Crowd Favorite Award

Ready to take the stage in Nogales?

Apply now and show us what you’re building. 🚀

06/15/2026

05/28/2026

05/12/2026

Nogales, it’s your turn to think BIG🚀

Moonshot’s 7th Annual Rural Arizona Pitch Competition is officially landing in Nogales, AZ — and we’re looking for bold entrepreneurs, innovators, and risk takers ready to pitch their next big idea🌵✨

Whether you already have a growing business or just a business idea written in your notebook, this is your opportunity to take it further.

💡 Compete for local prize money
🏆 Chance to advance to the statewide finals for $10,000+ in cash prizes
🤝 Access mentorship, investors, educational programs & funding opportunities through a Moonshot Membership valued at $5,500 annually

📍 Nogales, AZ
🗓 August 28, 2026
💸 Free to participate

Open to entrepreneurs from Sonora, Mexico!🗣️

Know more and apply now:
moonshotazpitch.com/nogales

05/04/2026

AI doesn’t have to be overwhelming 🤖✨

Discover simple, practical ways to use AI in your everyday business — without needing a technical background.

Join us for a hands-on workshop designed for small and home-based businesses looking to save time, stay organized, and reduce stress using AI tools in real life.

Whether you’re a solo founder, service provider, or just AI-curious — this is for you.

📅 May 27
⏰ 8:30 AM (Arizona Time)
💻 Virtual (Google Meets)

No tech experience needed.
Register NOW 👉🏻 DM us!

04/28/2026

This is what our AI Masterclass in Finance Workshop delivered✅

Stronger knowledge. Greater confidence. Better business decisions.

Thank you to all participants for being part of this journey🌟

AIWorkshop Startups Innovation