Your shot at VC access, global visibility, TechCrunch coverage and $100,000 in equity-free funding is gone in a week. Startup Battlefield 200 applications close on May 27. If you’re building a breakout startup — or know someone who is — now’s the time to act.

Apply today for the opportunity to take the stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, alongside 200 of the world’s most promising early-stage startups. The clock is ticking for early-stage founders and pre-Series A companies should consider this their final countdown reminder. The strongest startups are already entering the arena, and applications are surging fast.

Every one of the 200 selected companies will receive a fully funded three-day exhibition booth at Disrupt, free passes for the team, dedicated pitch training, founder masterclasses with world-class VCs and operators, and much more. And every selected company pitches, whether on the Disrupt Stage or the Pitch Showcase Stage.

Apply before May 27. The track record speaks for itself: over 1,700 companies have competed in Startup Battlefield 200, raising over $32 billion and generating more than 250 exits, including acquisitions by Microsoft, Google, Salesforce, Uber, and Amazon.

Who should apply? We’re looking for ambitious early-stage startups building innovative, potentially category-defining products. Applications are open globally across all industries. Most selected companies are pre-Series A, though select Series A startups may qualify on a case-by-case basis.