After overwhelming demand from founders around the world, TechCrunch has extended the Startup Battlefield 200 application deadline to June 8.
If you missed the original cutoff, this is the final opportunity to apply for a chance to pitch live on the Disrupt Stage in October at San Francisco’s Moscone West.
What is Startup Battlefield 200?
Startup Battlefield 200 selects ambitious early-stage startups to pitch live at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, in front of investors, media, and the broader startup ecosystem. One startup will receive $100,000 in equity-free funding, but all selected companies gain significant visibility.
More than 1,700 startups have participated in Startup Battlefield over the years, collectively raising more than $32 billion and producing over 250 exits, including acquisitions by Microsoft, Google, Salesforce, Uber, and Amazon. Past participants include Dropbox, Discord, Mint, Fitbit, and Trello.
What selected startups receive:
- 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
- A live pitch slot on the Disrupt Stage
- Direct feedback from venture capitalists
- A chance to win $100,000 in equity-free funding
Who should apply
TechCrunch is looking for early-stage startups with a working MVP. Bootstrapped, pre-seed, and seed-stage startups are encouraged to apply. Select Series A startups in capital-intensive sectors may also qualify.
Applications close June 8.
Source: TechCrunch Extends Startup Battlefield 200 Deadline to June 8