The countdown is officially on: applications for the Startup Battlefield 200 close in just three days. TechCrunch is entering the final stretch of the selection process, offering early-stage companies one last chance to secure a spot among the 200 startups that will define the future of innovation at this year’s Disrupt.
The Startup Battlefield Advantage
Selected participants gain unparalleled access to resources designed to accelerate growth and visibility. The benefits package includes:
- A free exhibit table for all three days of Disrupt.
- Four complimentary Disrupt passes.
- Branding and visibility inside the Disrupt event app.
- Press exposure and lead-generation opportunities.
- Access to founder-only masterclasses.
- The opportunity to pitch live on the Disrupt Stage.
- Direct feedback from leading venture capitalists.
- A chance to win $100,000 in equity-free funding.
Who should apply?
TechCrunch is looking for bold early-stage startups with a working MVP and a vision capable of disrupting an industry. The search is focused on high-potential ventures, including bootstrapped, pre-seed, and seed-stage startups. Additionally, select Series A startups operating in capital-intensive sectors may also qualify for inclusion.
If you’re building a category-defining company, this is your opportunity to prove it on one of the biggest stages in tech.
Three days left. One opportunity.
The application window officially closes on June 8. Every submission is vetted by the TechCrunch team to ensure only the most promising innovations are selected. With only three days remaining, this is your chance to put your startup in front of 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.

