INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
TechCrunch is officially in the hunt for the most disruptive startups for this year’s Startup Battlefield at TechCrunch Disrupt San
Startups can apply here to compete on our world-famous stage for a $100,000 equity-free prize and the coveted Disrupt Cup
With more than 10,000 attendees, hundreds of press outlets and top investors from around the world, your company will launch to the most
influential players in tech.The application
There is no cost to apply or participate
TechCrunch does not take any fees or equity
Early-stage startups from any country and any vertical are eligible
TechCrunch’s editors will review the applications and select the most promising startups to pitch the world’s top VCs on the main stage
at Disrupt SF (October 2-4) — set to be the biggest event in TechCrunch’s history.The training
The Startup Battlefield team will work intensively over many weeks with the Startup Battlefield contestants to hone pitches, sharpen
business models and perfect demos.The conference
At TechCrunch Disrupt SF, Startup Battlefield contestants are welcome at VIP events, backstage and more
The Battlefield startups receive complimentary exhibition space on the show floor for all three days, as well as access to CrunchMatch,
TechCrunch’s investor-founder matching system
Battlefield startups also receive complimentary tickets to all future TechCrunch events, access to alumni events and free subscriptions to
Extra Crunch.The competition
The Startup Battlefield contestants, approximately 20 in number, pitch for six minutes each, including a live demo, followed by a six-minute
QA with our elite judges — investors like Roelof Botha, Jeff Clavier, Cyan Banister, Kirsten Green and Aileen Lee
After the initial round, 4-6 companies will be selected to pitch again on the final day of the conference in front of a new panel of judges
They will choose the winner, who will receive the Disrupt Cup, a check for $100,000 and a post in TechCrunch, as well as the attention of
media and investors around the world
All Startup Battlefield sessions are streamed live on TechCrunch to a global audience in the millions.The Startup Battlefield Alumni
Join the ranks of alumni like Vurb, Dropbox, Get Around, Cloudflare, Mint.com and more
Don’t just take our word for it! Our Startup Battlefield Alumni metrics speak for themselves — 857 contestants have raised about $8.8
billion and produced 108 successful exits (IPOs or acquisitions). So what are you waiting for Apply now.
