The Startup Battlefield 200 application deadline has been extended to June 8

Founders, the battlefield is still open, but not for long.

After overwhelming demand from founders around the world, TechCrunch has expanded the program First Battlefield 200 your application deadline is June 8. If you thought you missed your chance to perform live on the Disrupt Stage in October at San Francisco’s Moscone West, this is your last chance to enter one of the most competitive tech startup arenas.

Choose an outstanding start or submit your application before the deadline.

What is Startup Battlefield 200?

The Startup Battlefield 200 is where ambitious early stage startups go from unknown to impossible to ignore. Selected founders will shine at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, pitching live in front of top investors, influential media, and the global startup ecosystem. One startup will walk away with $100,000 in free funding, but every selected company gains visibility that can reshape its trajectory.

More than 1,700 startups have participated in Startup Battlefield over the years. Together, they have raised more than $32 billion and produced more than 250 exits, including acquisitions by companies such as Microsoft, Google, Salesforce, Uber, and Amazon.

This is the same competition that helped launch companies like Dropbox, Discord, Mint, Fitbit, and Trello. More than 1,500 startups have competed in the Startup Battlefield, and many have become category-defining businesses.

Why are founders still running to apply

Competition for First Battlefield 200 has intensified as founders look for ways to stand out in the crowded fundraising landscape. The extension gives more startups a chance to get in, but expectations are higher than ever.

Selected startups receive:

• Free display table for all three days of Disruption.

• Four comfortable passes to disrupt.

• Branding and visibility within the Raise event app.

• Media exposure and lead generation opportunities.

• Access to founders masterclasses only.

• A chance to perform live on the Disrupt Stage.

• Direct feedback from leading capitalists.

• A chance to win $100,000 in free sponsorships.

Who should apply

TechCrunch is looking for bold early-stage startups with an active MVP and a vision capable of disrupting the industry. Bootstrapped, pre-seed, and seed-stage startups are encouraged to apply. Select series A startups in capital intensive sectors may also not be suitable.

If you’re building something class-changing, this is your chance to prove yourself in one of the biggest divisions in technology.

The clock is still ticking

The deadline extension was driven by overwhelming demand, but the battlefield won’t stay open forever. Thousands of startups compete for a limited number of spots, and every application is closely reviewed by the TechCrunch team.

This is your chance to get in front of investors, customers, media, and future partners all in one place. Choose or apply before June 8th and fight for your place among the next generation of startups.