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TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 200 Opens Applications for 2026

1/20/2026

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TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 200 is an early-stage startup competition at TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco, selecting 200 startups from thousands worldwide.
The program offers visibility and access to investors, with free exhibit space, masterclasses, and a chance to pitch for a $100,000 prize.
For 2026, applications open in mid-February and close in mid-June, and selected startups are notified by September 1, while interested parties can join the Disrupt 2026 waitlist.

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TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 200 is an early-stage startup competition at TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco, selecting 200 startups from thousands worldwide.
The program offers visibility and access to investors, with free exhibit space, masterclasses, and a chance to pitch for a $100,000 prize.
For 2026, applications open in mid-February and close in mid-June, and selected startups are notified by September 1, while interested parties can join the Disrupt 2026 waitlist.