Pre-Series A founders, this is your reminder! Nominations for Startup Battlefield 200 they are still open and the arena is already filling up. If you’ve been planning to apply, now is the time to go.
At TechCrunch Disrupt 2026hand-crafted startups won’t just present. They’ll take the stage and go head-to-head in front of world-class VCs and the full TechCrunch audience. This is where startups are tested, challenged and pushed to the fore.
Define your startup or submit one that’s ready to hit the arena and prove it belongs. Submit here.
Why apply to Startup Battlefield?
Global exposure and $100,000 equity-free funding are on the line. The same goes for direct access to top VCs. And the opportunity to prove your startup is one of the best.
Companies like Trello, Mint, Dropbox, Discord, and Fitbit were once right where you are now. They entered the startup arena and made their mark.
Startup Battlefield 200 perks
- Free exhibitor table for all three days of Disrupt
- 4 free Disrupt cards
- Launch name and registration in the Disrupt event app
- Press list access and lead generation opportunities
- Access to exclusive founder masterclasses
- The chance to play live on the Disrupt Stage
- Immediate feedback from top tier VCs
- A shot at $100,000 in non-equity funding
Apply today
Nominations close on May 27, but the strongest founders aren’t ticking the clock. They move early, prepare harder and get their shot before the crowd does.
Enter the Startup Battlefield 200 now. Start the nomination.
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