Hey early stage founders, listen up! TechCrunch is in search of 200 pioneering startups to take part in Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco in October. Following a successful expansion in 2022 that showcased 200 of the most effective firms from all over the world in Startup Battlefield, the Class of 2023 has raised the bar even higher by including entrepreneurs from over 35 countries, operating in 25 industries and boasting diverse backgrounds.
For the third time, the competition might be fiercer than ever. If your startup is chosen from the multitude of applications, you’ll join an elite group with full access to the show, exclusive workshops, investor reception hours, mentorship, training, perks, and free exhibition space on the trade floor for all three days. All chosen founders will even have the chance to pitch to investors and TechCrunch editors.
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Presentation of world innovators
We will select 20 firms from Startup Battlefield 200 for the Startup Battlefield competition. Finalists will receive private coaching to prepare for the highlight on the Disrupt primary stage in front of the complete audience and will even be featured on TechCrunch. Additionally, founders will approach leading global enterprise firms similar to Sequoia, Mayfield, SOSV and others. The final winner will take home $100,000 and the coveted Disrupt Cup.
TechCrunch doesn’t require any equity from participants or winners. Applying and participating is 100% free.
Early-stage, pre-Series A startups can only present on the Disrupt floor through Startup Battlefield, and the one way to grow to be a Startup Battlefield finalist is to be chosen for Startup Battlefield 200.
How to join a TechCrunch Battlefield 200 startup
The process is straightforward. Just apply here. After completing the pre-interest form, you may proceed to the applying or wait for a message from us with a full preview of the questions.
To be considered, your organization should:
- Be an early stage startup.
- Have a minimum viable product.
- Represent any vertical.
- Represent any geography.
- Change the sport in your industry.
- Be startup or have pre-scale financing (varies by industry).
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