Startup Battlefield 200 applications officially close in 3 days Applications for Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 are closing on June 8. Selected early-stage startups will pitch live for a chance to win $100,000 in equity-free funding and gain significant exposure to investors and media. Alumni of the competition have a strong track record of success, including major acquisitions and the launch of well-known companies.

• Startup Battlefield 200 applications close June 8, 11:59 p.m. PT.
• Selected startups will compete on the Disrupt Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 in San Francisco.
• One startup will win $100,000 in equity-free funding.
• Benefits include a free exhibit table, passes, app visibility, press exposure, masterclasses, and direct feedback from VCs.
• TechCrunch seeks bold early-stage startups with a working MVP and disruptive vision.
• Bootstrapped, pre-seed, seed-stage, and some Series A startups in capital-intensive sectors are eligible.
• Startup Battlefield alumni have collectively raised over $32 billion and achieved more than 250 exits. Continue reading https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/05/startup-battlefield-200-applications-officially-close-in-3-days/