{"id":729558,"date":"2026-05-26T03:15:16","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T00:15:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/startup-battlefield-200-applications-close-before-may-27-techcrunch\/"},"modified":"2026-05-26T03:15:16","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T00:15:16","slug":"startup-battlefield-200-applications-close-before-may-27-techcrunch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/startup-battlefield-200-applications-close-before-may-27-techcrunch\/","title":{"rendered":"Startup Battlefield 200 applications close before May 27\u00a0\u00a0| TechCrunch"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a22c2a8add98\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a22c2a8add98\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/startup-battlefield-200-applications-close-before-may-27-techcrunch\/#Final_countdown_for_early-stage_founders\" >Final countdown for early-stage founders<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/startup-battlefield-200-applications-close-before-may-27-techcrunch\/#The_companies_that_define_categories_rarely_start_polished\" >The companies that define categories rarely start polished<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/startup-battlefield-200-applications-close-before-may-27-techcrunch\/#More_than_a_pitch_competition\" >More than a pitch competition<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/startup-battlefield-200-applications-close-before-may-27-techcrunch\/#The_Startup_Battlefield_200_track_record_speaks_for_itself\" >The\u00a0Startup\u00a0Battlefield\u00a0200\u00a0track record\u00a0speaks for itself<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/startup-battlefield-200-applications-close-before-may-27-techcrunch\/#Who_should_apply\" >Who should apply?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/startup-battlefield-200-applications-close-before-may-27-techcrunch\/#Final_days_to_make_your_move\" >Final days\u00a0to make your move<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div>\n<p id=\"speakable-summary\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The\u00a0deadline to <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ly or nominate\u00a0for\u00a0<strong>Startup Battlefield 200<\/strong>\u00a0is Friday, May 27.\u00a0This program is your\u00a0shot at VC access, global visibility, TechCrunch coverage, and $100,000 in equity-free funding.\u00a0If\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0building a breakout startup \u2014 or know a founder who is \u2014 now is the time to move.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Apply today<\/strong>\u00a0for the opportunity to take the\u00a0TechCrunch Disrupt\u00a0Stage\u00a0alongside 200 of the world\u2019s most promising early-stage startups.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/startup-battlefield\/\" data-event=\"clickable_image\" height=\"383\" width=\"680\" alt=\"Startup Battlefield 200 2026\" class=\"wp-image-3109475\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SB200-TC26_General_Article_Headers_1920x1080-1.png 1920w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SB200-TC26_General_Article_Headers_1920x1080-1.png?resize=150,84 150w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SB200-TC26_General_Article_Headers_1920x1080-1.png?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SB200-TC26_General_Article_Headers_1920x1080-1.png?resize=768,432 768w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SB200-TC26_General_Article_Headers_1920x1080-1.png?resize=680,383 680w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SB200-TC26_General_Article_Headers_1920x1080-1.png?resize=1200,675 1200w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SB200-TC26_General_Article_Headers_1920x1080-1.png?resize=1280,720 1280w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SB200-TC26_General_Article_Headers_1920x1080-1.png?resize=430,242 430w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SB200-TC26_General_Article_Headers_1920x1080-1.png?resize=720,405 720w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SB200-TC26_General_Article_Headers_1920x1080-1.png?resize=900,506 900w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SB200-TC26_General_Article_Headers_1920x1080-1.png?resize=800,450 800w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SB200-TC26_General_Article_Headers_1920x1080-1.png?resize=1536,864 1536w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SB200-TC26_General_Article_Headers_1920x1080-1.png?resize=668,375 668w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SB200-TC26_General_Article_Headers_1920x1080-1.png?resize=1097,617 1097w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SB200-TC26_General_Article_Headers_1920x1080-1.png?resize=708,398 708w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SB200-TC26_General_Article_Headers_1920x1080-1.png?resize=50,28 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><span class=\"wp-block-image__credits\"><strong>Image Credits:<\/strong>TechCrunch<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-final-countdown-for-early-stage-founders\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_countdown_for_early-stage_founders\"><\/span><strong>Final countdown for early-stage founders<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pre-<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/watch-movies-tv-seriess\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"8\" title=\"Watch Movies &amp; TV Series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Series<\/a> A\u00a0founders, this is your last call: the strongest startups are already entering the arena, and the application window is closing fast.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your startup has already been nominated,\u00a0<strong>don\u2019t\u00a0wait to finish your application<\/strong>. The final week always moves quickly, and last-minute submissions risk getting buried as applications surge ahead of Friday\u2019s deadline.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Know a startup that deserves the spotlight?<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Nominate them now<\/strong>\u00a0so\u00a0they still have time to apply before May 27.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-companies-that-define-categories-rarely-start-polished\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_companies_that_define_categories_rarely_start_polished\"><\/span><strong>The companies that define categories rarely start polished<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some of the most consequential companies in tech history\u00a0didn\u2019t\u00a0launch with splashy fundraising announcements. They started with a pitch.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dropbox\u00a0demoed\u00a0to a room full of skeptics. Cloudflare took the stage before most people understood what edge networking meant. Discord was still a scrappy gaming startup called Hammer &amp; Chisel.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/startup-battlefield\/\" data-event=\"clickable_image\" height=\"452\" width=\"680\" alt=\"TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 Startup Battlefield\" class=\"wp-image-3046756\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/SB200-2013-Jason-Citron-Discord-1.jpg 3000w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/SB200-2013-Jason-Citron-Discord-1.jpg?resize=150,100 150w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/SB200-2013-Jason-Citron-Discord-1.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/SB200-2013-Jason-Citron-Discord-1.jpg?resize=768,511 768w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/SB200-2013-Jason-Citron-Discord-1.jpg?resize=680,452 680w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/SB200-2013-Jason-Citron-Discord-1.jpg?resize=1200,798 1200w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/SB200-2013-Jason-Citron-Discord-1.jpg?resize=1280,852 1280w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/SB200-2013-Jason-Citron-Discord-1.jpg?resize=430,286 430w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/SB200-2013-Jason-Citron-Discord-1.jpg?resize=720,479 720w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/SB200-2013-Jason-Citron-Discord-1.jpg?resize=900,599 900w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/SB200-2013-Jason-Citron-Discord-1.jpg?resize=800,532 800w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/SB200-2013-Jason-Citron-Discord-1.jpg?resize=1536,1022 1536w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/SB200-2013-Jason-Citron-Discord-1.jpg?resize=2048,1363 2048w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/SB200-2013-Jason-Citron-Discord-1.jpg?resize=668,444 668w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/SB200-2013-Jason-Citron-Discord-1.jpg?resize=564,375 564w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/SB200-2013-Jason-Citron-Discord-1.jpg?resize=927,617 927w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/SB200-2013-Jason-Citron-Discord-1.jpg?resize=708,471 708w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/SB200-2013-Jason-Citron-Discord-1.jpg?resize=50,33 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><span class=\"wp-block-image__credits\"><strong>Image Credits:<\/strong>TechCrunch<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They all passed through the same crucible: Startup Battlefield\u00a0200.\u00a0That\u2019s\u00a0not a coincidence \u2014\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0a pattern. And it starts with an application.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Startup Battlefield\u00a0200<\/strong>\u00a0has never been a competition for the most polished companies.\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0a competition for the most promising ones. Pre-launch is fine. No revenue is fine. What matters is whether what\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0building genuinely changes something \u2014 not incrementally, but meaningfully.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If\u00a0you or a founder you know is building something impactful,\u00a0then the application itself becomes\u00a0the\u00a0first pitch.\u00a0<strong>Apply before May 27.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-more-than-a-pitch-competition\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"More_than_a_pitch_competition\"><\/span><strong>More than a pitch competition<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Startup Battlefield 200<\/strong>\u00a0is where breakout companies get discovered.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Selected startups will\u00a0showcase\u00a0live\u00a0on the\u00a0Disrupt\u00a0Stage\u00a0in front of 10,000+ attendees, leading VCs, global <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">media<\/a>, and the broader TechCrunch audience. This is your opportunity to gain investor exposure, receive direct VC feedback, and prove your company belongs\u00a0among\u00a0the next generation of category-defining startups.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every one of the 200 selected companies receives:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">A fully funded three-day exhibition booth at\u00a0Disrupt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Founder masterclasses with world-class VCs and operators<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">A featured startup profile in the event app<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Press list access and lead-generation opportunities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Opportunities for TechCrunch editorial coverage, podcasts, and speaking appearances as the company grows<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/startup-battlefield\/\" data-event=\"clickable_image\" height=\"453\" width=\"680\" alt=\"TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 SB200 exhibitor\" class=\"wp-image-3038997\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Disrupt-2024-SB200-Exhibitor.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Disrupt-2024-SB200-Exhibitor.jpg?resize=150,100 150w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Disrupt-2024-SB200-Exhibitor.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Disrupt-2024-SB200-Exhibitor.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Disrupt-2024-SB200-Exhibitor.jpg?resize=680,453 680w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Disrupt-2024-SB200-Exhibitor.jpg?resize=1200,800 1200w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Disrupt-2024-SB200-Exhibitor.jpg?resize=1280,853 1280w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Disrupt-2024-SB200-Exhibitor.jpg?resize=430,287 430w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Disrupt-2024-SB200-Exhibitor.jpg?resize=720,480 720w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Disrupt-2024-SB200-Exhibitor.jpg?resize=900,600 900w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Disrupt-2024-SB200-Exhibitor.jpg?resize=800,533 800w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Disrupt-2024-SB200-Exhibitor.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Disrupt-2024-SB200-Exhibitor.jpg?resize=668,445 668w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Disrupt-2024-SB200-Exhibitor.jpg?resize=563,375 563w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Disrupt-2024-SB200-Exhibitor.jpg?resize=926,617 926w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Disrupt-2024-SB200-Exhibitor.jpg?resize=708,472 708w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Disrupt-2024-SB200-Exhibitor.jpg?resize=50,33 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><span class=\"wp-block-image__credits\"><strong>Image Credits:<\/strong>Slava Blazer Photography<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And every selected company pitches,\u00a0whether on the\u00a0Disrupt\u00a0Stage or the\u00a0Pitch\u00a0Showcase Stage. Both put founders in front of the investors, media, and partners who attend\u00a0Disrupt\u00a0specifically to\u00a0find\u00a0what\u2019s\u00a0next.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0need to make the\u00a0top 20 for this experience to change your trajectory.\u00a0<strong>Get started by nominating and applying here.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-startup-battlefield-200-track-record-speaks-for-itself\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Startup_Battlefield_200_track_record_speaks_for_itself\"><\/span><strong>The\u00a0Startup\u00a0Battlefield\u00a0200\u00a0track record\u00a0speaks for itself<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More than 1,700 companies have competed\u00a0in Startup Battlefield 200. Together,\u00a0they\u2019ve\u00a0raised over\u00a0$32 billion\u00a0and generated more than 250 exits, including acquisitions by Microsoft, Google, Salesforce, Uber, and Amazon.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The network runs so deep that alumni have even\u00a0acquired\u00a0each other: Dropbox\u00a0acquired\u00a0fellow Battlefield\u00a0200\u00a0alum\u00a0DocSend\u00a0in 2021.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is also the same launchpad that helped accelerate companies like Fitbit, Trello, and Mint.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Behind every one of those outcomes was a founder willing to make a bet on themselves publicly, in front of people who were paying attention.\u00a0<strong>Apply and learn more here.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-who-should-apply\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_should_apply\"><\/span><strong>Who should apply?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019re\u00a0looking for ambitious early-stage startups\u00a0building\u00a0innovative, potentially category-defining products.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applications are open globally across all industries. Most selected companies are pre-Series A, though select Series A startups may qualify on a case-by-case basis.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To apply, startups should have:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Founders with vision, execution, and real traction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thousands\u00a0apply every year. Only 200\u00a0are\u00a0selected. Just 20 finalists pitch live on the\u00a0Disrupt\u00a0Stage. One startup takes the crown and wins $100,000 in equity-free funding.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-final-days-to-make-your-move\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_days_to_make_your_move\"><\/span><strong>Final days\u00a0to make your move<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The founders who wait until they feel ready often wait too long.\u00a0You do not need to be polished. You need to be promising.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If\u00a0you\u2019ve\u00a0been sitting on this,\u00a0here\u2019s\u00a0the reality: the worst outcome is you\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0get\u00a0selected\u00a0this cycle \u2014 and you come back next year with a stronger application because you went through the process.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The stage matters. The community lasts. The milestone is real.\u00a0But the deadline is now one week away.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0building something category-defining \u2014 or know a startup that deserves the spotlight \u2014\u00a0<strong>submit\u00a0your nomination and complete your application before\u00a0Friday,\u00a0May 27.<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/startup-battlefield\/\" data-event=\"clickable_image\" height=\"453\" width=\"680\" alt=\"TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 200 2023\" class=\"wp-image-3013876\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Startup-Battlefield-2023-1.jpg 4000w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Startup-Battlefield-2023-1.jpg?resize=150,100 150w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Startup-Battlefield-2023-1.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Startup-Battlefield-2023-1.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Startup-Battlefield-2023-1.jpg?resize=680,453 680w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Startup-Battlefield-2023-1.jpg?resize=1200,800 1200w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Startup-Battlefield-2023-1.jpg?resize=1280,853 1280w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Startup-Battlefield-2023-1.jpg?resize=430,287 430w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Startup-Battlefield-2023-1.jpg?resize=720,480 720w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Startup-Battlefield-2023-1.jpg?resize=900,600 900w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Startup-Battlefield-2023-1.jpg?resize=800,533 800w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Startup-Battlefield-2023-1.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Startup-Battlefield-2023-1.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Startup-Battlefield-2023-1.jpg?resize=668,445 668w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Startup-Battlefield-2023-1.jpg?resize=563,375 563w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Startup-Battlefield-2023-1.jpg?resize=926,617 926w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Startup-Battlefield-2023-1.jpg?resize=708,472 708w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Startup-Battlefield-2023-1.jpg?resize=50,33 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><span class=\"wp-block-image__credits\"><strong>Image Credits:<\/strong>Kimberly White \/ Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><em>When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. 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