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Apply Now for Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

The deadline to apply for Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 closes tonight. This premier startup pitch competition offers a chance to win $100,000 equity-free, pitch live on the main stage, and gain exclusive investor and media exposure. Join the ranks of Trello, Dropbox, and Cloudflare by applying before midnight.

Published June 9, 2025 at 06:13 PM EDT in Software Development

The countdown is on for startups aiming to make a splash at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025. Tonight marks the final opportunity to apply for the prestigious Startup Battlefield 200 competition, a launchpad where some of the most iconic tech companies first gained recognition.

If you have a visionary product gaining traction, this is your moment to step onto one of the biggest stages in the startup ecosystem. The competition is fierce: thousands will apply, only two hundred will be selected, twenty will pitch live, and just one will claim the grand prize.

Why Startup Battlefield 200 Matters

This competition isn’t just about pitching; it’s a proven launchpad for category-defining companies. Past winners and participants include household names like Trello, Dropbox, Mint, and Cloudflare. Winning or even participating can open doors to invaluable investor connections, media exposure, and mentorship.

What You Get by Applying

  • A free 3-day exhibit space at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
  • Four complimentary all-access passes
  • Curated investor and media exposure
  • VIP access to Startup Battlefield alumni programming
  • Investor-led masterclasses
  • A chance to pitch live on the Disrupt main stage
  • $100,000 in equity-free prize money

How to Seize This Opportunity

The clock is ticking. Applications close tonight, June 9 at 11:59 p.m. PT. If you want your startup to be among the next wave of tech leaders, now is the time to act. Remember, you can’t win if you don’t apply.

TechCrunch Disrupt is more than an event — it’s a launchpad for innovation, connection, and growth. Will your startup be the next big name to emerge from Startup Battlefield?

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