Startup Battlefield 200 applications officially close in 3 days

Applications for Startup Battlefield 200 close on June 8 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Selected startups will get a chance to compete on the Disrupt Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 in October at Moscone West in San Francisco.

The approaching deadline underscores how startup pitch competitions remain a key visibility channel for early-stage companies. For founders, events like Disrupt can offer investor exposure, media attention, and validation in a crowded fundraising environment.