TechCrunch Startup Battlefield
TechCrunch Startup Battlefield is an annual (at techcrunch disrupt) Pitch competition run by TechCrunch, covering Early-stage startups pitch live to investor and tech judges at TechCrunch Disrupt for a cash prize and the Disrupt Cup. in Global. This directory records 4 results in 2026.
| Organizer | TechCrunch |
|---|---|
| Founded | Not disclosed |
| Frequency | Annual (at TechCrunch Disrupt) |
| Award type | Pitch competition |
| Region | Global |
| Categories | Startups; Innovation |
| Eligibility | Early-stage startups from any country, mostly pre-Series A, with a working product |
| Entry fee | Free (no equity taken) |
| Judging | TechCrunch selects 200 companies; 20 pitch to investor judges; 5 finalists pitch to a final panel that picks the winner |
| Entry window | Closes in June |
| Announcement month | October |
| Official website | https://techcrunch.com/startup-battlefield/about/ |
| Results recorded | 4 |
| Year | Category | Result | Company | Product | Source number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Startup Battlefield | Winner | Intero Biosystems | GastroScreen | [1] | |
| Startup Battlefield | Runner-up | Apate | Not applicable | [1] | |
| Startup Battlefield | Finalist | Satlyt | Not applicable | [2] | |
| Startup Battlefield | Finalist | Industrial Next | Not applicable | [2] |
Frequently asked questions
Who runs TechCrunch Startup Battlefield?
TechCrunch
How are winners chosen?
TechCrunch selects 200 companies; 20 pitch to investor judges; 5 finalists pitch to a final panel that picks the winner
When are results announced?
October
Award organizers
- TechCrunch
Sources
- TechCrunch Startup Battlefield — programme sourcehttps://techcrunch.com/2026/10/15/and-the-winner-of-startup-battlefield-at-disrupt-2026-is-intero-biosystems/
- TechCrunch Startup Battlefield — 2026 resultshttps://techcrunch.com/2026/10/14/meet-the-five-companies-competing-in-the-startup-battlefield-finals-at-disrupt-2026