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Every year, TechCrunch\u2019s Startup Battlefield pitch contest draws thousands of applicants. We whittle those applications down to the top 200 contenders<\/a>, and of them, the top 20 compete on the big stage to become the winner, taking home the Startup Battlefield Cup and a cash prize of $100,000. But the remaining 180 startups all blew us away as well in their respective categories and compete in their own pitch competition.<\/p>\n Here is the full list of the logistics, manufacturing, and materials Startup Battlefield 200 selectees, along with a note on why they landed in the competition.\u00a0<\/p>\n What it does:<\/strong> This app helps ride-share and delivery drivers analyze what trips will make them the most money.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Why it\u2019s noteworthy:<\/strong> It\u2019s addressing the sore point that many drivers have, which is that trips often aren\u2019t worth the money for all the hassle. The company hopes this app will help these drivers increase earnings and customize their ride-share experience.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n What it does:<\/strong> Gl?d is building self-driving, autonomous vehicles that handle<\/a> moving freight around railyards.\u00a0<\/p>\n Why it\u2019s noteworthy:<\/strong> Gl?d won the 2025 TechCrunch Startup Battlefield<\/a> for its system that elegantly solves a problem that the autonomous vehicle industry has largely overlooked.\u00a0<\/p>\n What it does:<\/strong> A robotics company with sensory technology that processes at rapid speed.\u00a0<\/p>\n Techcrunch event<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSan Francisco<\/span> Why it\u2019s noteworthy:<\/strong> Its simple robot design, using the latest LLM technology, lets it adapt to warehouse problems in a smart and safe way.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n What it does:<\/strong> CloEE offers a platform for manufacturing sites that uses AI to analyze millions of data points on machine performance.\u00a0<\/p>\n Why it\u2019s noteworthy:<\/strong> CloEE\u2019s use of AI helps fine-tune manufacturing processes for better efficiency, not just for production but for machine care as well.\u00a0<\/p>\n What it does:<\/strong> CosmicBrain offers a no-code\/low-code platform to train robots.\u00a0<\/p>\n Why it\u2019s noteworthy:<\/strong> Before robots can really become everyday objects, we need methods to train them on tasks that don\u2019t require deep specialized knowledge.\u00a0<\/p>\n What it does:<\/strong> Delft Circuits has created new network cable technology geared for quantum computing.\u00a0<\/p>\n Why it\u2019s noteworthy:<\/strong> Delft Circuits recognizes that quantum is such a radically different method of computing that even its cabling systems need specialized materials, and purpose-built microwave and thermal performance.\u00a0<\/p>\n What it does:<\/strong> Evolinq offers AI agents that handle enterprise procurement processes.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Why it\u2019s noteworthy:<\/strong> Evolinq promises to mimic buyers\u2019 workflows and automate areas like supplier communication, but doesn\u2019t require complex integration to deploy.\u00a0<\/p>\n What it does:<\/strong> ExoMatter is an AI platform that helps material science R&D teams evaluate materials.\u00a0<\/p>\n Why it\u2019s noteworthy:<\/strong> Rather than costly trial and error when researching new materials, ExoMatter is a platform that uses AI to help scientists screen inorganic crystalline materials by metrics such as performance, sustainability, and cost.<\/p>\n What it does:<\/strong> Kamet offers an AI analysis system for manufacturing and warehouses.\u00a0<\/p>\n Why it\u2019s noteworthy<\/strong>: The company\u2019s tool uses predictive AI to find inefficiencies with processes and equipment for complex industrial use cases that reduce cost or improve output.\u00a0<\/p>\n What it does:<\/strong> Koidra offers an AI-powered automation control platform for indoor agriculture.\u00a0<\/p>\n Why it\u2019s noteworthy:<\/strong> Koidra says its platform offers physics-aware AI technology ideal for heavily automated industrial facilities such as indoor farms.\u00a0<\/p>\n What it does:<\/strong> Mbodi offers a platform that can easily teach any industrial robot new skills<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Why it\u2019s noteworthy:<\/strong> Mbodi built a cloud-to-edge system that integrates with existing robotic tech stacks and can help a robot learn tasks faster.\u00a0<\/p>\n What it does:<\/strong> MycoFutures makes a material that is similar to leather but is grown from the roots of mushrooms.\u00a0<\/p>\n Why it\u2019s noteworthy:<\/strong> Unlike plastic pleather, this mycelium leather is biodegradable, doesn\u2019t contain harmful chemicals, and is designed to match traditional leather in beauty and versatility.\u00a0<\/p>\n What it does:<\/strong> OKOsix has created a biodegradable material intended to replace plastics.\u00a0<\/p>\n Why it\u2019s noteworthy:<\/strong> Unlike some other biodegradable plastic alternatives, the company\u2019s material is designed for durability.\u00a0<\/p>\n What it does:<\/strong> Ravel has invented a process to unravel blended textile materials back into mono-materials.\u00a0<\/p>\n Why it\u2019s noteworthy:<\/strong> Ravel is addressing one of the biggest pollution challenges by making blended textiles recyclable, their plastics ready to be turned back into yarn or other clothing.\u00a0<\/p>\n What it does:<\/strong> Strong by Form has developed an engineered wood strong enough to replace concrete and steel in structural floors.\u00a0<\/p>\n Why it\u2019s noteworthy:<\/strong> The company has created a material that allows architects and engineers to replace concrete<\/a>, which has a heavy carbon impact, with one that is lighter and more eco-friendly.\u00a0<\/p>\n What it does:<\/strong> Xronos offers a platform that speeds the development and deployment of robotics or automation solutions.\u00a0<\/p>\n Why it\u2019s noteworthy: <\/strong>Xronos is open source and relies on deterministic development, promising that the planned and simulated robotic action will have reproducible, reliable behavior every time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\nLogistics<\/h2>\n
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Gl?d<\/a>\u00a0<\/h5>\n
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CloEE<\/a>\u00a0<\/h5>\n
CosmicBrain AI<\/a><\/h5>\n
Delft Circuits<\/a>\u00a0<\/h5>\n
Evolinq<\/a>\u00a0<\/h5>\n
ExoMatter<\/a>\u00a0<\/h5>\n
Kamet AI<\/a>\u00a0<\/h5>\n
Koidra<\/a>\u00a0<\/h5>\n
Mbodi<\/a>\u00a0<\/h5>\n
MycoFutures<\/a>\u00a0<\/h5>\n
OKOsix<\/a>\u00a0<\/h5>\n
Ravel<\/a>\u00a0<\/h5>\n
Strong by Form<\/a>\u00a0<\/h5>\n
Xronos<\/a><\/h5>\n