Startup Battlefield 200 Opens: $100K Up for Grabs

TechCrunch has opened applications for Startup Battlefield 200, its flagship competition at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Pre-Series A founders worldwide can apply for a chance to pitch before 10,000+ attendees and top VCs, with one winner taking home $100,000 in equity-free funding. Applications close May 27. Selected startups receive global TechCrunch coverage, exhibit space, four all-access passes, VC feedback, and press list access. From 200 selected companies, 20 reach the live final stage. Past alumni include Dropbox, Discord, Fitbit, and Trello.