Start your engines … applications for TechCrunch’s Startup Battlefield 200 competition are open! If you’re a pre-Series A startup founder looking to make your mark on a global stage, this is an opportunity you can’t pass up. We want to see you showcase your game-changing innovations to the world at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025’s premier startup pitch competition.

As a competitor, you’ll have the opportunity to gain exposure, pitch your startup to world-class VC judges — and to the Disrupt 2025 audience — and get a shot at the coveted $100,000 equity-free prize. Don’t let this remarkable moment pass you by.

The competition is expected to be cutthroat this year. Thousands of startups applied in 2024, and we are expecting another large flood of applications from inspiring innovators in 2025. If you think your startup has what it takes, don’t wait! TechCrunch reviews every application in detail, but the sooner you apply, the better.

Startup Battlefield 200 perks

• A free exhibit table for all three days of Disrupt 2025
• 4 complimentary tickets to Disrupt 2025
• Branding/listing in the official Disrupt 2025 event app
• Press list access
• Lead generation
• Exclusive access to masterclass sessions
• The ability to pitch on the Disrupt Stage to world-famous VCs
• Expert advice from top-tier investors to help you scale
• A chance to win $100,000 equity-free

That’s not all. Go to our official Startup Battlefield 200 event page to learn more details.

Apply to compete today 

Startup Battlefield has welcomed over 1,500 alumni across its history, including game-changing startups like Trello, Mint, Dropbox, Discord, and more. Startup Battlefield is proven to be the ultimate launchpad for the next generation of disruptors — and you could be part of that legacy.

If you’re with a bold, early-stage startup with a transformative vision, we want to see you compete for the title. Startup Battlefield 200 is the place to make your mark — whether you’re bootstrapped, pre-seed, or seed-funded. Series A startups in capital-intensive industries may also qualify.

Don’t miss your chance to compete on a global stage during the biggest startup pitch competition of the year. Apply today!

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