The 2026 Startup Battlefield 200 is here. We have selected 200 early-stage companies from thousands of global applications to exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. These teams represent the next wave of founders across sectors ranging from artificial intelligence and robotics to climate technology and fintech.
These startups will join us at Moscone West in San Francisco this October. Attendees can watch live product demonstrations and witness the competition for the $100,000 equity-free prize and the Disrupt Cup. Past alumni of this program include companies like Dropbox, Cloudflare, and Discord, with the collective alumni group raising over $32 billion to date.
The final 20 contenders for the competition will be announced live on the first day of the event. Whether you are a venture capitalist looking for the next major investment or a founder aiming to see what your peers are building, this group represents the current state of early-stage innovation.
Registration for the event is open, with pricing scheduled to increase this September. Visit the TechCrunch website to view the full list of participating companies and secure your attendance for the October 13-15 gathering.