Battlefield 200 startup applications officially close in 3 days

Founders, your window to participate in the Startup Battlefield 200 closes in just three days.

Applications for the Battlefield 200 startup officially close on June 8 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Don't wait any longer. Secure your chance to participate in the Disrupt Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 this October at Moscone West in San Francisco.

Thousands of startups have already come forward. If you're building a business with the potential to reshape an industry, now is the time to take action.

What is Startup Battlefield 200?

Startup Battlefield 200 is where ambitious early-stage startups go from unknown to impossible to ignore. Selected founders will be in the spotlight at Disrupt, presenting live in front of top investors, influential media and the global startup ecosystem.

One startup will win $100,000 in non-equity 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 over $32 billion and completed over 250 releases. Alumni were subsequently acquired by companies such as Microsoft, Google, Salesforce, Uber and Amazon.

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

Why founders are rushing to apply

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

The selected startups receive:

- A free exhibition table for the three days of Disrupt.

- Four free Disrupt Passes.

- Branding and visibility in the Disrupt event application.

- Press exposure and lead generation opportunities.

- Access to masterclasses reserved for founders.

- The opportunity to pitch live on the Disrupt Stage.

- Direct feedback from leading venture capitalists.

- A chance to win $100,000 in no-equity financing.

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 early-stage startups are encouraged to apply. Some Series A startups in capital-intensive industries may also qualify.

If you're building a category-defining company, this is your chance to prove it on one of tech's biggest stages.

There are three days left. An opportunity.

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

With just three days left, 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 competitors.