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TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 200 (2026)

San Francisco, California, USA Entrepreneurship

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The world’s most renowned startup competition, selecting the top 200 early-stage companies to showcase their innovations at TechCrunch Disrupt. The program is a launchpad for startups to gain massive visibility and scale. Target Audience: Early-stage startups with a minimum viable product (MVP) across any industry or vertical. Geographic Eligibility: Global. Tangible Benefits: A $100,000 equity-free grand prize for the winner. All 200 selected startups receive free exhibition space at Disrupt, access to the “Battlefield 200” community, and intensive pitch coaching from TechCrunch editors. Application Deadline: May 27, 2026 (Part 2 application deadline). Program Timeline: TechCrunch Disrupt | October 13-15, 2026, in San Francisco.

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