Startup Battlefield 200 Applications Close May 27
TechCrunch is accepting final applications for its annual Startup Battlefield 200 program. Selected companies will present at Disrupt 2026 and compete for a $100,000 equity-free prize.
app.buzzsumo.comApplications for the Startup Battlefield 200 close May 27. Founders may apply directly or be nominated by investors or peers. The program selects 200 early-stage companies to showcase at TechCrunch Disrupt. Participants receive pitch training, masterclass sessions, and exposure to investors and media.
Selected companies compete for a $100,000 equity-free prize.
Past alumni include Dropbox, Trello, Cloudflare, and Discord. The 20 finalists present onstage during Disrupt. A single champion is named at the event.
Founders submit applications through an online form.
Venture capital firms may nominate portfolio companies using a separate nomination link. Applicants who are not selected still receive perks for attending Disrupt. The full list of 200 companies will be announced in late August.
Key Facts
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2 events- May 27, 2026
Applications for Startup Battlefield 200 close at midnight.
1 source@techcrunch - Late August 2026
The 200 selected companies will be publicly announced.
1 source@techcrunch
Potential Impact
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Selected companies gain investor meetings and media exposure at Disrupt.
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Venture firms may use the program to increase visibility for portfolio companies.
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