Startup Battlefield 200 applications open: a chance for VC access, TechCrunch coverage, and $100K
TechCrunch·8h ago·Positivity
What Happened
TechCrunch opened applications for Startup Battlefield 200, a competition at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Early-stage startups globally can compete for $100K and VC visibility before 10,000+ attendees. Two hundred startups selected from thousands of applicants. Twenty finalists pitch live on stage. One winner crowned champion. Requires functional MVP and product demo. Applications close May 27. Past winners include Dropbox, Discord, Fitbit, Trello, and Mint.
Key Entities
TechCrunchStartup Battlefield 200TechCrunch Disrupt 2026DropboxDiscordFitbitTrelloMintMay 27