- Updated: March 19, 2026
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TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 200 Opens Nominations – Apply Now
Image Credits:Kimberly White / Getty Images Startups TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 200 nominations are still open TechCrunch Events 8:00 AM PDT · March 19, 2026 Pre-Series A founders, this is your reminder! Nominations for Startup Battlefield 200 are still open, and the arena is already filling up. If you’ve been planning to apply, now’s the time to move. At TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, hand-selected startups won’t just pitch.They’ll step onto the stage and go head-to-head in front of world-class VCs and the full TechCrunch audience. This is where startups are tested, challenged, and pushed into the spotlight. Nominate your startup or put forward one that’s ready to step into the arena and prove it belongs. Submit here. Image Credits:TechCrunch Why nominate for Startup Battlefield Global exposure and $100,000 in equity-free funding are on the line. So is direct access to leading VCs.And the chance to prove your startup belongs among the best. Companies like Trello, Mint, Dropbox, Discord, and Fitbit once stood exactly where you are now. They entered the startup arena and made their mark.Image Credits:Kimberly White / Getty Images Startup Battlefield 200 perks Free exhibit table for all three days of Disrupt 4 complimentary Disrupt passes Startup branding and listing in the Disrupt event app Press list access and lead-generation opportunities Access to exclusive founder masterclasses The chance to pitch live on the Disrupt Stage Direct feedback from top-tier VCs A shot at $100,000 in equity-free funding Nominate today Nominations close May 27, but the strongest founders don’t wait for the clock. They move early, prepare harder, and take their shot before the crowd catches up. Enter Startup Battlefield 200 now. Start nominating. Techcrunch event Disrupt 2026: The tech ecosystem, all in one room Your next round. Your next hire. Your next breakout opportunity. Find it at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, where 10,000+ founders, investors, and tech leaders gather for three days of 250+ tactical sessions, powerful introductions, and market-defining innovation. Register now to save up to $400.Save up to $300 or 30% to TechCrunch Founder Summit 1,000+ founders and investors come together at TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 for a full day focused on growth, execution, and real-world scaling. Learn from founders and investors who have shaped the industry. Connect with peers navigating similar growth stages. Walk away with tactics you can apply immediatelyOffer ends March 13.San Francisco, CA | October 13-15, 2026 REGISTER NOW Topics AI, Apps, Biotech & Health, Climate, Fintech, Fundraising, Space, Startup Battlefield, Startups, TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, Venture TechCrunch Events View Bio June 9 Boston, MA Actively scaling? Fundraising? Planning your next launch?TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 delivers tactical playbooks and direct access to 1,000+ founders and investors who are building, backing, and closing.REGISTER NOW Most Popular Nvidia is quietly building a multibillion-dollar behemoth to rival its chips business Rebecca Szkutak Why Garry Tan’s Claude Code setup has gotten so much love, and hate Julie Bort Apple quietly launches AirPods Max 2 Aisha Malik The billionaires made a promise — now some want out Connie Loizos US Army announces contract with Anduril worth up to $20B Anthony Ha Honda is killing its EVs — and any chance of competing in the future Tim De Chant ‘Not built right the first time’ — Musk’s xAI is starting over again, again Tim Fernholz Loading the next article Error loading the next article
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Andrii Bidochko is an AI entrepreneur and researcher focused on AI agents, reinforcement learning, and autonomous systems. He writes about the technologies shaping the future of machine intelligence, from frontier models and agent architectures to real-world AI applications.