March 29, 2024
https://techcrunch.com/2021/03/30/applications-for-startup-battlefield-at-tc-disrupt-2021-are-now-open/

Applications for Startup Battlefield are actually open! Founders, this previous 12 months has been difficult in methods phrases can’t embody. However you might be persevering and now could be the time to point out the world what you’ve got been engaged on. TechCrunch is on the hunt for game-changing and ground-breaking startups from across the globe to function in Startup Battlefield throughout TechCrunch Disrupt 2021 this fall. Startups shall be competing for a $100,000 equity-free prize, the eyes of traders from world wide and world media protection on essentially the most well-known stage in tech media.

Eligibility & Software. Startup Battlefield highlights early-stage firms from all geographies, in any trade. Startups ought to have an MVP. Founders merely want to use right here. Each software is reviewed by a member of the TechCrunch editorial workforce. TechCrunch takes ZERO charges — the applying and participation/coaching program for chosen firms is free. TC doesn’t take fairness in any firm.

Coaching. Startups chosen to pitch will interact in intensive coaching over a number of weeks with the Startup Battlefield workforce. Founders will good their pitches, finesse their enterprise fashions and hone their presentation abilities. Founders may have entry to grasp lessons from specialists on the way to construct, market and scale the startups.

Pitch. About 25 startups shall be chosen to pitch on the primary stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2021. Every founder will current for six minutes, with a stay demo, adopted by a Q&A with our esteemed panel of judges. Judges like Kristin Inexperienced, Aileen Lee, Alfred Lin, Susan Lyne and extra. After the primary spherical, the highest set of firms will pitch once more within the ultimate spherical in entrance of a contemporary panel of judges. The judges will choose the winner who will obtain the Disrupt cup and the $100,000 equity-free prize cash.

Disrupt. Startup Battlefield founders are the VIPs of TC Disrupt. Founders get entry to personal occasions, complimentary occasion tickets, exhibition area on the digital present flooring, entry to CrunchMatch and a personal Startup Battlefield reception with members of the Startup Battlefield alumni group. Battlefield founders may even get entry to future TC occasions and a free subscription to Additional Crunch.

Launch your startup this September. Step into the highlight. Apply now.