Ready to join Startup Battlefield 200 at Disrupt 2024?

Hey, startup founders, listen up! TechCrunch is looking for 200 pioneering startups to be featured in the Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco this October. After the successful expansion of 2022, where the Startup Battlefield showcased the top 200 companies from around the world, the Class of 2023 raised the bar even higher with entrepreneurs from over 35 countries, spanning 25 industries and boasting diverse backgrounds .

The competition promises to be fiercer than ever for our third year. If your startup is selected from the multitude of applications, you will join an elite group with full access to the lounge, exclusive workshops, investor office hours, mentoring, training, perks and space free exhibition at the show during the three days. . All chosen founders will also have the opportunity to make a flash-pitch in front of investors and TechCrunch editors.

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Showcasing global innovators

From the Startup Battlefield 200, we will select 20 companies for the Startup Battlefield competition. These finalists will receive private pitch coaching to prepare for the spotlight on the Disrupt main stage, in front of the entire audience, and will be featured on TechCrunch. Additionally, the founders will approach major global venture capital firms such as Sequoia, Mayfield, SOSV and others. The ultimate winner will take home $100,000 and the coveted Disrupt Cup.

TechCrunch does not demand any fairness from competitors or winners. Registration and participation are 100% free.

The only way for pre-Series A startups to begin exhibiting at Disrupt is through Startup Battlefield, and the only way to become a Startup Battlefield finalist is to be selected for Startup Battlefield 200.

How to join the TechCrunch Battlefield 200 startup

The process is simple. Simply apply here. After completing the initial interest form, you can either proceed with the application or wait for an email from us with a full overview of the questions.

To be considered, your business must:

• Be an early-stage startup.
• Have a minimally viable product.
• Represent any vertical.
• Represent any geography.
• Change the game in your industry.
• Be bootstrapped or have prior financing (varies depending on the industry).

You have questions ? Contact the team at battle@techcrunch.com. Good luck!

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