# Startup Tucson

> Startup Tucson is a Southern Arizona nonprofit providing entrepreneurial education, mentor connections and community events for innovative ventures across technology, food, creative and service businesses. Its current offerings include Startup 101, BUILD, GROW, IdeaFunding and TENWEST.

- **Founded:** 2012
- **Headquarters:** Tucson, United States
- **Founders:** Justin Williams (Founder)
- **Products:** Startup 101, BUILD, GROW, IdeaFunding, TENWEST
- **Notable:** 2019 Copper Cactus Nonprofit of the Year., 2021 SBA Super Connector recognition., IdeaFunding 2026 awarded over $50,000 in prizes.

## Products & services

- **Startup 101** — Free self-guided entrepreneurial playbook and Lean Canvas.
- **BUILD** — $99 self-paced program with eight lessons and monthly virtual group check-ins.
- **GROW** — Invitation-based membership: $150 first year, $100 renewal; mentors and quarterly strategic check-ins.
- **IdeaFunding** — Arizona pitch competition co-led with UACI; over $50,000 in 2026 prizes.
- **TENWEST** — Entrepreneurship and creativity festival hosted by Startup Tucson.
- **Startup SIPS** — Open monthly community coffee meetups.

## Achievements

- 2019 Copper Cactus Nonprofit of the Year.
- 2021 SBA Super Connector recognition.
- IdeaFunding 2026 awarded over $50,000 in prizes.
- 2025-2026 self-reported founder results: $34M revenue, $9.9M secured funding and 110 new jobs.

## Latest updates

- **2026-03** — IdeaFunding awarded over $50,000; Intelligent Clinical Systems and Carbeniumtec received the two $10,000 flagship awards.
- **2026-09** — TENWEST announced Vantage West title sponsorship through 2029 and Leah Solivan as 2027 keynote.

## Links

- Website: https://www.startuptucson.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startup-tucson
- Twitter/X: https://www.twitter.com/ideafunding
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startuptucson/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ideafunding

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Last updated: 2026-10-08