Northern AZ Technology dba Moonshot

The purpose of NACET dab Moonshot -a 501c3 non-profit organization headquartered in the mountains of Flagstaff, Arizona-is to help subject matter experts bring products to market and help other cities develop entrepreneurial eco-systems. We believe that the best products aren't dreamed up by the business class but rather the scientists, engineers, technologists, designers, and dreamers who bear the type of innovation that truly changes the world.

Moonshot solicits pitches from those ambitious, disruptive innovators whose plans hold commercial possibilities. If accepted, these entrepreneurs and their ideas are put through an educational track geared at developing a minimum viable product or an investment-ready business by the program's end. We also help other cities create eco-systems of entrepreneurship like we've done in Flagstaff. In short, we help provide assistance to the risk-takers and change-makers in the West.

Over the past 24 years, Moonshot has learned a thing or two about creating and igniting the entrepreneurial spirit within cities, municipalities, and rural communities. Other cities and economic development groups started reaching out to us to find out how we did what we did. This led to the creation of our LAUNCHPAD program where we help other cities ignite a start-up spark in their communities.

Moonshot - City of Flagstaff campus has been a place where businesses get started and bring their ideas to life, put people to work in good jobs, and pour money into the regional economy. If you're looking for rental space & mentorship/education OR you're simply wanting mentorship and networking, we offer both options! 

Testimonials

"Moonshot helped us create a business idea in under two years, prove the business model, grow strategically and now scale to meet the overwhelming global demand for our products and services."
---Dan Kasprizyk, CEO/Founder, POBA Medical

"At the Moonshot Flagstaff Campus business incubator, visionary leadership meets innovative entrepreneurship. Under the inspiring guidance of CEO Scott Hathcock, I have transformed groundbreaking medical Biotech ideas into successful ventures, fostering a community where creativity thrives and possibilities are limitless. Scott's unwavering dedication and passion for nurturing startups have been the cornerstone of Moonshot's success. As an entrepreneur with multiple businesses that have started at Moonshot, I can attest to the invaluable support, resources, and mentorship provided under Scott's leadership. His commitment to each entrepreneur's journey, combined with his strategic vision, has been pivotal in turning dreams into reality. Moonshot is more than an incubator; it's a launchpad for success, powered by the expertise and encouragement of Scott Hathcock and his team!"  -Dr. Aaron J. Tabor, Chief Science Officer, Axolotl Biologix

“I am thrilled to support and work alongside Moonshot and Flagstaff’s campus founders. Since 2016, I have witnessed first-hand Moonshot’s passion and professionalism in serving the startup community. It is my great pleasure to assist Moonshot in continuing to build and support the viable entrepreneur ecosystems here in Flagstaff and across rural Arizona.”  -Paul Sciame, PAS Ventures

"Moonshot isn't just a series of informative meetings, but an intensive education that takes people with bold ideas and gives them the knowledge and know-how to turn these aspirations into practical commodities for the marketplace."
- Molly Spangler, Director of Economic Development, City of Sedona

"Our company, Novakinetics Aerosystems, was involved in the first Sharks in Space (pitch) competition and had a great time and learned a lot. They had really helpful coaches to refine the pitch and the pitch deck. It was great to meet other local entrepreneurs and see all the exciting ideas percolating in Northern AZ. Thank you, Scott and the team for a fun and information-packed weekend!"
- Holly Jaleski, pitch competition participant 2018