Startup Battlefield 200 Applications Close May 27
Applications for the Startup Battlefield 200 program close on May 27. Selected startups will pitch at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 and receive investor access plus $100,000 in equity-free funding.
app.buzzsumo.comApplications for the Startup Battlefield 200 program close on May 27. Early-stage founders can submit their startups or receive nominations through the official application portal. Selected companies will present at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, scheduled for October 13-15.
Startups must have a functional minimum viable product and a clear product demonstration. Most selected companies are pre-Series A, though some Series A companies may qualify on a case-by-case basis. Applications are open globally across all industries.
Each of the 200 selected companies receives a fully funded exhibition booth at Disrupt, free team passes, and dedicated pitch training. Participants also gain access to founder masterclasses, press list opportunities, and potential TechCrunch editorial coverage.
More than 1,700 companies have competed in Startup Battlefield 200 since its inception. These companies have raised over $32 billion and produced more than 250 exits, including acquisitions by Microsoft, Google, Salesforce, Uber, and Amazon.
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2 events- May 27, 2026
Startup Battlefield 200 applications close.
1 sourceTechCrunch - October 13-15, 2026
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 takes place.
1 sourceTechCrunch
Potential Impact
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Selected startups gain direct exposure to investors and media at the October event.
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One winning startup receives $100,000 in equity-free funding.
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