TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Startup Battlefield 200: Celebrating outstanding achievements

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This year, TechCrunch Disrupt showcased the incredible talent and groundbreaking ideas of our 2026 Startup Battlefield 200 cohort.

Out of thousands of applications, we selected 200 of the most promising startups, each bringing unique innovations to their respective industries. The competition culminated in an electrifying event where these startups had the opportunity to pitch and demonstrate their solutions live over three days.

From the top 20 finalists, TechCrunch editorial selected the top five companies that then battled it out for the $100,000 equity-free prize and the coveted Disrupt Cup. The well-deserved win went to Intero Biosystems, with a strong runner-up, Apate.

Among the Startup Battlefield 200 were many industry-defining companies exhibiting and pitching on the Showcase Stage. Here are the standouts:

Best Showcase Stage pitch by industry group

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