Founders, your window to enter Startup Battlefield 200 closes in just three short days.
Applications for Startup Battlefield 200 officially close on June 8, 11:59 p.m. PT. Do not wait any longer. Secure your shot at competing on the Disrupt Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 this October at San Francisco’s Moscone West.
Thousands of startups have already stepped forward. If you’re building a company with the potential to reshape an industry, now is the time to make your move.
Apply or nominate a startup before the deadline.
What is Startup Battlefield 200?
Startup Battlefield 200 is where ambitious early-stage startups go from unknown to impossible to ignore. Selected founders will take the spotlight at Disrupt, pitching live in front of top investors, influential media, and the global startup ecosystem.
One startup will take home $100,000 in equity-free funding, but every selected company gains exposure that can accelerate growth, attract customers, and open doors to future fundraising opportunities.
Over the years, Startup Battlefield alumni have collectively raised more than $32 billion and achieved more than 250 exits. Alumni have gone on to be acquired by companies such as Microsoft, Google, Salesforce, Uber, and Amazon.
The competition has also helped launch companies such as Dropbox, Discord, Mint, Fitbit, and Trello.
Why founders are racing to apply
In a competitive fundraising market, standing out has never been more important. Startup Battlefield 200 offers founders a rare opportunity to put their companies directly in front of investors, media, customers, and potential partners.
Selected startups receive:
- A free exhibit table for all three days of Disrupt.
- Four complimentary Disrupt passes.
- Branding and visibility inside the Disrupt event app.
- Press exposure and lead-generation opportunities.
- Access to founder-only masterclasses.
- The opportunity to pitch live on the Disrupt Stage.
- Direct feedback from leading venture capitalists.
- A chance to win $100,000 in equity-free funding.
Who should apply?
TechCrunch is looking for bold early-stage startups with a working MVP and a vision capable of disrupting an industry.
Bootstrapped, pre-seed, and seed-stage startups are encouraged to apply. Select Series A startups in capital-intensive sectors may also qualify.
If you’re building a category-defining company, this is your opportunity to prove it on one of the biggest stages in tech.
Three days left. One opportunity.
The application window closes June 8, and every application is reviewed by the TechCrunch team.
With only three days remaining, this is your chance to put your startup in front of investors, media, customers, and future partners all in one place.
Apply or nominate a startup before the deadline, and earn your place among the next generation of Startup Battlefield competitors.
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