Founders, there are only three days left to participate in the Startup Battlefield 200.
Applications for the Startup Battlefield 200 officially close on June 8th at 11:59pm PT. Don’t wait any longer. Secure your spot on the Disrupt stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 at Moscone West in San Francisco this October.
Thousands of startups are already moving forward. If you’re building a company with the potential to reshape an industry, now is the time to take action.
Apply or nominate your startup by the deadline.
What is Startup Battlefield 200?
Startup Battlefield 200 takes ambitious early-stage startups from obscurity to force to be reckoned with. Selected founders will be spotlighted at Disrupt, pitching live in front of top investors, influential media, and the global startup ecosystem.
While one startup will receive $100,000 in equity-free funding, all selected companies will gain exposure that can accelerate growth, attract customers, and open the door to future funding opportunities.
Over the years, Startup Battlefield alumni have collectively raised more than $32 billion and achieved more than 250 exits. Alumni have been acquired by companies such as Microsoft, Google, Salesforce, Uber, and Amazon.
This competition also helped launch companies like Dropbox, Discord, Mint, Fitbit, and Trello.
Why founders compete to apply
In the competitive funding market, standing out has never been more important. The Startup Battlefield 200 provides founders with a unique opportunity to present their companies directly in front of investors, media, customers, and potential partners.
Selected startups will receive:
Free exhibit tables on all three days of Disrupt. 4 free disruption passes. Branding and visibility within the Disrupt Events app. Opportunities for press exposure and lead generation. Access to founder-only masterclasses. Opportunity to pitch live on the Disrupt Stage. Direct feedback from top venture capitalists. Chance to win $100,000 in non-equity financing.
Who should apply?
TechCrunch is looking for bold early-stage startups with a working MVP and a vision that can disrupt their industry.
Bootstrapped startups, pre-seed and seed stage startups are encouraged to apply. Some Series A startups in capital-intensive sectors may also qualify.
If you’re building a category-defining company, this is your chance to prove it on one of the technology industry’s biggest stages.
3 days left. One chance.
The application period ends on June 8th, and all applications will be reviewed by the TechCrunch team.
With only three days left, it’s your chance to bring together investors, media, customers, and potential partners to showcase your startup.
Apply or nominate your startup before the deadline and earn your spot among the next generation of Startup Battlefield competitors.
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