Deadline: June 9, 2025
Applications are open for the TechCrunch’s Startup Battlefield 200. The TechCrunch’s Startup Battlefield 200 is where the world’s most innovative early-stage startups take center stage in a pitch competition like no other. With over 1,500 alumni like Trello, Mint, Dropbox, Discord, and Getaround, it’s the ultimate launchpad for disruptive innovation.
Top-tier judges with valuable insight on how to scale a viable business. A global stage for all to witness. No cost to participate. A shot at a $100,000 equity-free prize — and the attention of the biggest investors and media in tech.
Join the at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 in San Francisco, October 27-29, to see the next wave of game-changing startups.
Prizes
- FREE Exhibit table (All 3 days of Disrupt)
- 4 complimentary tickets
- Branding/listing in Event app
- 2-minute fast-pitch on the Showcase Stage in the Expo Hall (recorded)
- Invites to exclusive networking events to build meaningful connections
- Press list access
- Lead generation
- Access to masterclass sessions
- Chance to win $100,000 equity-free
- Chance to pitch on the Disrupt Stage to world-famous VCs
- Game-changing advice from top-tier investors to successfully scale
Eligibility
- Startup Battlefield is for the bold. They are looking for early-stage startups with an MVP and a game-changing vision. If you’re bootstrapped, pre-seed, or seed-funded, you’re the perfect fit — though select Series A companies may qualify if they are building in capital-intensive industries.
- They welcome startups from any country, any industry, solving any problem — as long as you’re bringing something truly disruptive to the stage. If you’ve had minimal press coverage and are ready for your breakout moment, this is your chance.
Application
There will be one global Startup Battlefield at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025. Applications close on June 9, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. PT. Once the application period ends, the Startup Battlefield team reviews each application twice. Selected companies will be notified prior to Disrupt.
For more information, visit TechCrunch’s Startup Battlefield 200.
