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TechCrunch Disrupt — Startup Battlefield

Runs TechCrunch Disrupt Startup Battlefield in San Francisco with founder visibility and founder competition awards.

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TechCrunch Disrupt's Startup Battlefield is the flagship pitch competition at TechCrunch Disrupt, one of the technology industry's most prominent annual conferences. The 2026 edition takes place in San Francisco from October 13 to 15. Each year, TechCrunch selects approximately 200 early-stage startups from a larger applicant pool to compete; the grand prize winner receives $100,000 in equity-free…

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Any sector; early-stage technology startups globally competing for a $100,000 equity-free prize at the annual TechCrunch Disrupt conference.

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CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Prize
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: techcrunch.com