The 2026 Startup Battlefield 200 is here — see who made the cut
We’re thrilled to unveil the 2026 Startup Battlefield 200, our annual handpicked list of the 200 most promising early-stage startups from around the world.
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Silkroad Innovation Hub’s Road to Battlefield competition continues
The Road to Battlefield competition is now in its second year, and its purpose is to give founders across Central Eurasia a direct route to Startup Battlefield
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Startup Battlefield 200 applications open: a chance for VC access, TechCrunch coverage, and $100K
Nominate your startup, or one you know that deserves the spotlight, and finish the process by applying. Selected 200 have a chance at VC access, TechCrunch coverage, and $100K for Startup Battlefield 200. Applications close on May 27.
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Why Tokyo is the most important tech destination of 2026
SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026 has four tightly defined technology domains, each backed by live demonstrations, dedicated exhibit floors, and sessions featuring the people actually building and funding these technologies globally.
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Why Paris may be the most important AI city outside Silicon Valley
Europe’s startup ecosystem has matured significantly; its founders are increasingly willing to scale companies domestically instead of immediately looking to relocate to the U.S.
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How to make the Startup Battlefield Top 20 — and what every company gets regardless
Every founder who applies to Startup Battlefield wants the same thing: the Disrupt Main Stage. Here’s how to get there and why the opportunity starts well before the main stage.
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Why VivaTech 2026 is the place to see Europe’s AI strategy take shape
TechCrunch is partnering with VivaTech 2026 to spotlight some of the most important conversations shaping the future of artificial intelligence. Join us in Paris June 17-20!
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Startup Battlefield is returning to Australia — here’s what happened the last time we came to Sydney
On August 19, Startup Battlefield is returning to Sydney in partnership with Stripe, one of the world’s most iconic technology companies. We’re taking over Stripe Tour Sydney for a night that the Australian startup ecosystem won’t forget.
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How to apply to Startup Battlefield 2026, what you need ahead of today’s June 8 deadline
Startup Battlefield applications are due tomorrow, so now’s the time to put the finishing touches on your submission!
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Why enterprise AI will be a major focus at VivaTech 2026
While Silicon Valley continues pushing aggressively into large language models and consumer-facing AI products, many European companies are focused on applying AI to complex systems already embedded into everyday life.
