Aspiring startups are already getting ready for their turn to shine at TechCrunch’s legendary Startup Battlefield 200 during EIT Digital’s next #TIID2025. Recognized as one of the most elite stages for innovators, this year’s event will be open to bootstrapped, pre-seed, and seed-funded startups. After thousands of applications flooded in for the 2024 edition, an even bigger boom is expected next year. Look behind the curtain, though, and this competition’s reputation is well-earned, with over 1,500 alumni including successful mega-companies Trello, Mint, Dropbox, and Discord.
The Startup Battlefield provides participants with exclusive perks that provide an incredible value to their entrepreneurial journey. Startups will get exclusive access to masterclass sessions, specifically crafted to share invaluable insights and tactics that lay the groundwork for scaling effectively. Participants get an exclusive opportunity to pitch their ideas on the Disrupt Stage. They will be pitching in front of world-famous venture capitalists. This exposure can be instrumental in attracting future investments.
Top-notch investors will offer industry-leading mentorship focused exclusively on preparing startups to build their business the smart way. Plus, there’s a highly sought $100,000 equity-free prize on the line that only heightens the competitive spirit of the event. TechCrunch looks at each and every application very closely. That’s why applying as early as possible is so important – the competition will be more intense than ever in 2025.
Successful applicants will receive a complimentary exhibit table during all three days of Disrupt 2025. This provides a great stage for young startups to show off their latest innovations to thousands of people. Plus, recognition via inclusion within the official Disrupt 2025 event app creates unique branding opportunities for these upstart companies.
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