Startup Battlefield 200 applications close May 27
Applications for the Startup Battlefield 200 close on May 27. Selected companies will present at TechCrunch Disrupt and compete for a $100,000 equity-free prize.
app.buzzsumo.comApplications for TechCrunch's Startup Battlefield 200 close on May 27. Founders may apply directly or be nominated by investors or peers. The program selects 200 early-stage companies to present at TechCrunch Disrupt. Twenty finalists compete for a $100,000 equity-free prize, investor meetings, and media exposure.
Program background Startup Battlefield has operated for more than 15 years.
Past participants include Dropbox, Trello, Cloudflare, and Discord. Selected companies receive pitch training and participate in masterclass sessions with operators and investors. They also join an alumni network that reports more than 1,700 companies, $32 billion in total funds raised, and 250 exits.
Application process Applications are open to any early-stage founder.
VCs can submit nominations for portfolio companies through a separate form. Companies chosen for the Startup Battlefield 200 are announced in late August. The 20 finalists present during TechCrunch Disrupt, after which one winner is selected. Alumni receive ongoing access to a Discord community, a newsletter, and the Build Mode podcast hosted by Isabelle Johannessen.
Key Facts
Story Timeline
3 events- May 27, 2026
Startup Battlefield 200 applications close.
1 source@techcrunch - Late August 2026
Startup Battlefield 200 cohort publicly revealed.
1 source@techcrunch - October 2026
Finalists present and winner selected at TechCrunch Disrupt.
1 source@techcrunch
Potential Impact
- 01
Selected companies gain direct access to investors at TechCrunch Disrupt.
- 02
Founders receive pitch training and masterclass sessions before the event.
- 03
Alumni join a Discord community and receive newsletter updates year-round.
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