Topic: pitch competition

  • How to Qualify for Startup Battlefield Top 20 and Benefits

    How to Qualify for Startup Battlefield Top 20 and Benefits

    The ultimate goal of Startup Battlefield is to earn a spot on the Disrupt Main Stage to pitch for a $100,000 prize, but significant value begins long before the event. Selection for the Top 20 is based on compelling, category-defining applications, with chosen companies receiving intensive pitch ...

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  • Apply for Startup Battlefield 200 by May 27

    Apply for Startup Battlefield 200 by May 27

    The nomination window for TechCrunch's Startup Battlefield 200 program is open, with a final application deadline of May 27, 2026, targeting early-stage startups with a functional MVP. Selected companies gain a direct path to present at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, receiving global exposure, feedback...

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  • EU-Startups Summit 2026: Malta Hosts in May

    EU-Startups Summit 2026: Malta Hosts in May

    The EU-Startups Summit, returning to Valletta in May 2026, will focus on helping startups secure impactful media coverage, featuring a dedicated panel with editors and founders from leading tech publications. The event, a major hub for early-stage companies and investors, includes a pitch competi...

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  • Final Extension: Startup Battlefield Australia Deadline July 20

    Final Extension: Startup Battlefield Australia Deadline July 20

    The application deadline for Startup Battlefield Australia has been extended to July 20 as a final opportunity, with no further extensions available. Since 2017, the program has produced 26 alumni companies that raised over $147 million, with three acquisitions and backing from top venture capita...

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  • Save $500 on Disrupt 2026 passes: 4 days left

    Save $500 on Disrupt 2026 passes: 4 days left

    The early registration discount for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, offering up to $482 in savings, expires on April 10, 2026. The event in October will gather over 10,000 attendees for networking and sessions on key tech topics like AI, fintech, and climate technology. It features the Startup Battlefie...

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  • Startup Battlefield Returns to Australia After 2023 Sydney Debut

    Startup Battlefield Returns to Australia After 2023 Sydney Debut

    On August 19, 2026, Startup Battlefield returns to Sydney in partnership with Stripe, where ten selected companies will pitch to investors and media, with the top three earning Stripe fee credits and the grand prize winner securing an automatic spot in Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrup...

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