Early-stage founders, this is your moment!<\/strong><\/p>\n Are you\u00a0ready to put your startup to the test on the ultimate global stage? The Startup Battlefield is calling. Nominations for\u00a0TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 200<\/strong><\/a>, the world\u2019s most iconic startup pitch competition, are officially open.<\/p>\n Step onto the\u00a0main stage at\u00a0TechCrunch Disrupt 2026<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and go head-to-head in front of world-class VC judges and the entire TechCrunch audience. This is where breakout companies are forged. Compete for\u00a0$100,000 in equity-free funding, earn global exposure, and get real, unfiltered feedback from the investors who shape the future of tech.<\/p>\n Startup Battlefield alumni include\u00a0Trello, Mint, Dropbox, Discord, and Fitbit\u00a0<\/strong>\u2014 over\u00a01,700 startups\u00a0that once stood exactly where you are now.<\/p>\n The next breakout doesn\u2019t happen by accident.\u00a0Nominate now<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n Thousands of startups apply each year, and this year\u2019s field will be even more competitive. TechCrunch reviews\u00a0every\u00a0nomination, but founders who enter early give themselves a strategic edge. If\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0serious about winning, don\u2019t wait to join the fight.<\/p>\n Explore the full list of\u00a0perks.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Techcrunch event<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBoston, MA<\/span> We\u2019re\u00a0looking for bold, early-stage founders with an MVP and a vision that challenges the status quo. If\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0bootstrapped, pre-seed, or seed-funded,\u00a0this battlefield was made for you. Series A\u00a0startups\u00a0in capital-intensive industries may also qualify.\u00a0<\/p>\n Nominations close mid-June, but champions\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0wait for the last call. Prepare early.\u00a0Nominate\u00a0early.\u00a0Enter Startup Battlefield 200<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and fight for your place on tech\u2019s biggest stage.<\/p>\nCompetition\u00a0is fierce \u2014 enter early<\/h2>\n
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