The Road to Battlefield competition has selected 22 regional finalists from a record 726 applicants across 39 countries, offering founders from Central Eurasia and beyond a direct route to TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 200 in San Francisco.
Eight Australian startups have been selected to compete on the Startup Battlefield stage at Stripe Tour Sydney on August 19 for $15,000 in Stripe fee credits and a spot at TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco.
TechCrunch Startup Battlefield, in partnership with Stripe, is bringing its pitch competition to Sydney, Australia, on August 19. Eight early-stage Australian startups will compete for prizes, including $15,000 in Stripe credits and an automatic entry to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026.
Apply by July 20 for Stripe x Startup Battlefield in Sydney. Eight Australian startups will pitch live on August 19, with the grand winner receiving $15,000 in Stripe fee credits and automatic entry into TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco (Oct 13-15, 2026).
Applications for Startup Battlefield Australia have been extended to July 20 due to high interest. Selected founders will pitch to investors, media, and industry leaders, with the top three receiving Stripe credits and the grand prize winner gaining entry to TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco.
Applications for Startup Battlefield Australia, an event for early-stage startups in Australia and New Zealand, close on July 6. Selected startups will pitch live in Sydney on August 19, 2026, with the winner gaining entry into TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 in San Francisco.
TechCrunch Startup Battlefield is returning to Sydney on August 19, 2026, in partnership with Stripe. Eight selected startups will pitch live, with the grand winner receiving automatic entry into Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco. Applications close on July 6.
Startup Battlefield 200 applications close June 8, offering early-stage startups a chance to pitch live at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 in San Francisco for $100,000 in equity-free funding and industry exposure.
TechCrunch is bringing Startup Battlefield back to Sydney on August 19, 2026, in partnership with Stripe. Ten selected companies will pitch for a chance to compete in San Francisco, with past winners raising over $85 million.
TechCrunch is extending the application deadline for its Startup Battlefield competition to June 8. Founders can pitch live for a $100,000 prize and gain exposure to investors and media. Even non-selected applicants receive benefits.
TechCrunch's Startup Battlefield has launched over 1,700 companies, raising $32 billion and achieving 250+ exits. The competition serves as a crucial launchpad, with recent alumni sharing their post-event journeys on the "Build Mode" podcast. Applications for Startup Battlefield 2026 are open until June 8.
Startup Battlefield 2026 application deadline extended to June 8; seeking promising companies with category-defining ideas and global diversity, not just polished ones.
Startup Battlefield 2026 applications close May 27. Selection focuses on promising, category-defining companies with disruptive ideas, strong founding teams, and diversity, not just polished ones.
TechCrunch's Startup Battlefield 200 program, offering VC access, global visibility, and $100k funding, has a final application deadline of Friday, May 27. Early-stage founders are urged to apply or nominate others.
TechCrunch's Startup Battlefield 200 competition applications close May 27. Early-stage startups can apply for a chance to pitch at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, gain VC access, and win $100,000 in equity-free funding.
Startup Battlefield 200 applications close May 27; selected startups get global visibility, $100,000 equity-free funding, and more at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026.
We wanted to show you what happens after the confetti falls. We checked in with some of our recent alumni, many of whom have sat down with us on Build Mode: The Founder Survival Guide, TechCrunch's podcast for founders at every stage.
