If you're building an AI startup and haven't applied to TechCrunch's Startup Battlefield 200 yet, you've got two weeks left. The application deadline is May 27.
What's on the table? $100K in equity-free funding for winners, which means no dilution. You also get direct access to VCs, global visibility through TechCrunch's platform, and built-in media coverage that most early-stage companies would pay serious money for.
The Battlefield format has launched companies that went on to raise hundreds of millions. It's not just about the prize money. It's about the signal it sends to investors and the network access you get from being selected.
For AI founders, this matters because the space is crowded and breaking through the noise is harder than ever. A Battlefield spot gives you a megaphone and puts you in front of people who write checks.
Two weeks isn't much time, but the application itself is straightforward. If you've been on the fence about applying, now's the time to commit or move on.
