Two weeks left: Startup Battlefield 200 applications close May 27

Your shot at VC access, global visibility, TechCrunch coverage, and $100,000 equity-free funding is running out. Startup Battlefield 200 applications officially close in just two weeks. If you’re building a breakout startup — or know a founder who is — now is the time to act. Apply by May 27 for the opportunity to take the stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 alongside 200 of the world’s most promising early-stage startups. Image Credits: Kimberly White / This window is closing fast Pre-Series A founders, consider this your countdown reminder: The strongest startups are already entering the arena. If your startup has already been nominated, don’t wait to complete your application. The final stretch moves fast, and late submissions risk getting lost in the noise. Know a startup that deserves the spotlight? Nominate them now so they still have time to apply before the deadline. More than a pitch competition Startup Battlefield 200 is where breakout companies get discovered. Selected startups will showcase live at Disrupt 2026 in front of 10,000+ attendees, leading VCs, global media, and the full TechCrunch audience. This is your chance to gain investor exposure, receive direct VC feedback, and prove your company belongs among the next generation of category-defining startups. Early applicants gain an advantage: more time to prepare, more opportunities to stand out with TechCrunch editors, and more momentum before competition intensifies. …