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The 2026 Startup Battlefield 200 is here — see who made the cut

From TechCrunch

By Isabelle Johannessen, Michael Schick

August 20, 2026

The 2026 Startup Battlefield 200 is here — see who made the cut

The 2026 Startup Battlefield 200 is here — see who made the cut

We’re thrilled to unveil the 2026 Startup Battlefield 200 — TechCrunch’s annual, handpicked list of the 200 most promising early-stage startups from around the world.

These founders rose to the top from thousands of applications spanning every industry and geography. Their reward? A coveted spot to exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, taking place October 13–15 in San Francisco’s Moscone West. This is the cohort to watch — and this fall, you’ll get to meet them in person.

From AI to climate, health to fintech, robotics to consumer — these are the companies shaping the future across every major category.

A special thank-you to Google for Startups and SAP, our premier sponsors, for helping early-stage startups build, scale, and succeed.

Only at Disrupt can you:

  • Watch live demos of never-before-seen tech.
  • See Battlefield companies pitch in front of top global VCs.
  • Cheer them on as they compete for $100,000, equity-free, and the iconic Disrupt Cup.

Are you a VC scouting the next breakout investment? A tech enthusiast looking to stay ahead of the curve? An early-stage founder who missed the Startup Battlefield 200 application deadline because you were too busy building a robot in your garage?

Step onto the battlefield. Join us at Disrupt 2026. Register for your ticket before prices go up in September.

Now, the moment you’ve been waiting for…

Presenting the 2026 Startup Battlefield 200

Agtech and food

CanopiiDelight Food Inc.GreenBoxMuju Earth Technologies LimitedNakedPak

Automotive and transportation

CautioLaplace IntelligenceMotion Sync Technologies Inc.MyMonthlyCar Inc.NeumoUrbanchain

Biotech and pharmaceuticals

Alithea BiotechnologyApertum NeuroscienceBioTrillionBRAIVChemT BiotechnologyEfferonInfiuss HealthIntero BiosystemsLume Health TechnologiesMyoGene BioNanotraceORAIN BiotechnologiesOrganNexusSit Sense, Inc.StuffThatWorksSunny

Consumer

Biuty.ai (BelleTech, Inc.)Chaos Audio LLCCommissary ClubCrazeGenza Inc.Hiyd AIOHLA LLCProlo Inc.RichualistSwippittTingitTressfectaYopi SAS

Cybersecurity

Apate.aiCerberusCude LabsDetectifAI, Inc.HardshellIndora LabsMagicSword IncPsyberCog Labs, Inc..Rein SecuritySpektrum LabsStraikerTrottaTzun

E-commerce and retail

Crease BeastDeepLumenSDX Holding LimitedSyenAppVeritasWear It AI, Inc.

Edtech

BuddyProConfiTalk Ltd (YNova.ai)Efiwe AI Nigeria LimitedLicenseCareMuseCoolROYOScrollEdVideo Pro LearningWeGlobal

Energy and clean tech

Adden EnergyArmeta Inc.ChargeMateClimasel Ltd.CubeNexusDanu WaterGinnoLabHelix CarbonLicube, Inc.LNK EnergiesNoble CarbonPetra Power

Enterprise tech

AIEEV IncAiphroditeArdook DataArisoArustoBountyBuzz & BeyondCollar AICotriplyDosuEasyMate AIExpert Scale IncGUDEAGuideAIKiloLatch AIMarketrixMeshParaverse Technology LimitedPocodotTrinititeYOUnifiedAI, Inc.

Entertainment and media

Edit on the SpotMaka KidsPress ClubSound AiSleepSoundcheck Live

Fintech

Allin AIApartaCedarDBClimat8FinaiveFirstGlanceGembaHODORPrismmTabbyTaxFigureVerapathZeeh Global

Government, legal, and regulatory

Bakua AILegali AILexsyPollseewellplayd GmbH

Health and wellness

AvedianCare MojoCircuit Breaker LabsForelaGreenairy Pte LtdImagine Devices Inc.LifescapesLumenUsMindMuscleMutanexNervotecOcean Friends IncOmicXHealthPanaceaPredictheon MedicalSama FertilityTimeTeller GmbHUhura BionicsValene HealthVirtuosisVoythosWoafMeow

Human resources and recruiting

AskMAE ai LLCNTangible Inc.Reel AnalyticsSLI.proYour360 AI

Logistics and supply chain

AtreusDestro AIDexaNuPort IncRidelink IncSSINDEX | Stakeholders Sustainability Index

Manufacturing and industrial

Airs MLArgosVisionBioroom Mycelium MaterialsCIT Co., Ltd.Danu Robotics LtdIndustrialNextMUI Robotics Co. Ltd.Nexterity, Inc.Niobia AIOrtexPlanck Lab Inc.Reclaim MetalsSTRUCMEDICA

Marketing and advertising

FloqerHoneyjarIntuition IntelligenceLOOQonSparkProdisphereSnoika OÜ

Real estate and proptech

Blueprints AIPropra Technologies Inc.Super PolymerTitlVitrobotWatadZiffy.ai

Smart cities and infrastructure

ConeLabsFlox IntelligenceLumaiMosqitter IncSnowbotix

Space and defense

ItsWare IncLola Vision SystemsLongshot SpaceMARASA CorporationPublic Access LLCRocket Fast DronesSatEnlightSatlytSymphony Space IncxOrbita Inc.

Every year, Startup Battlefield alumni go on to build category-defining companies — including Dropbox, Cloudflare, and Discord. With over $32 billion raised and 250 exits, the Startup Battlefield track record speaks for itself.

The top 20 finalists from this list will be revealed live on Day 1 of Disrupt on October 13, so be sure to follow along.

If you’ve applied for Startup Battlefield this year

If your startup made the list, keep an eye on your inbox — we’ll be in touch shortly with time-sensitive next steps. If you applied but don’t see your company here, you’ll also receive an official update from us soon. Due to the high volume of submissions, we’re unable to respond to individual application inquiries.

As for the rest of you …

Witness Startup Battlefield 200 live at Disrupt 2026

Get out of your inbox and get ahead of the game at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 on October 13-15 at Moscone West in San Francisco.

Secure your spot at TechCrunch Disrupt. Prices will go up in September.

Startup Battlefield is proudly presented by Google for Startups and SAP, our premier sponsors.

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