Startup Battlefield 200 applications officially close in 3 days

Founders, your window to enter Start Battlefield 200 closes in just three short days.

Registrations for Startup Battlefield 200 officially close on June 8, 11:59 PM PT. Don’t wait any longer. Secure a chance to participate in the Disrupt Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 this October at Moscone West in San Francisco.

Thousands of startups have already taken a step 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?

Start Battlefield 200 is where ambitious early-stage startups go from unknown to impossible to ignore. Select founders will be in the spotlight during Disrupt and pitch live to top investors, influential media and the global startup ecosystem.

One startup will take home $100,000 in equity-free funding, but each selected company will gain 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 completed more than 250 exits. Alumni have been acquired by companies such as Microsoft, Google, Salesforce, Uber and Amazon.

The competition has also helped launch companies like Dropbox, Discord, Mint, Fitbit, and Trello.

Why founders rush to apply

In a competitive fundraising market, standing out has never been more important. Start Battlefield 200 offers founders a rare opportunity to market their companies directly to investors, media, customers and potential partners.

Selected startups received:

• A free exhibition table for all three days of Disrupt.

• Four free Disrupt passes.

• Branding and visibility within the Disrupt event app.

• Press attention and lead generation opportunities.

• Access to masterclasses available only to founders.

• The opportunity to pitch live on the Disrupt Stage.

• Direct feedback from leading venture capitalists.

• A chance to win $100,000 in equity-free financing.

Who must submit an application?

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 industries may also qualify.

If you’re building a category-defining business, this is your chance to prove it on one of the biggest stages in technology.

Three more days. One chance.

The application window closes on June 8 and each application will be reviewed by the TechCrunch team.

With only three days to go, this is your chance to showcase your startup to 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 participants.