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Prize

$100,000 equity-free prize for the winner

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What it funds
Pitch competition at TechCrunch Disrupt for early-stage startups, with an equity-free prize
Who can apply
  • Early-stage startups in any sector
  • 200 startups chosen to show at Disrupt
  • 20 finalists pitch on stage at Disrupt
When you can apply
Closed2027 call not open yet. Watch the Battlefield page
How to apply
Apply on the Startup Battlefield page when the yearly call opens.
Best for
Prototype, Early revenue stage
Run by
International programmes

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