TechCrunch has officially launched applications for the Startup Battlefield 200, inviting innovative founders to showcase their groundbreaking ideas at Disrupt 2025. Selected startups will compete for $100,000 in equity-free funding and global exposure. Among thousands of applicants, only 200 will be chosen, with 20 pitching onstage to elite VC judges. Benefits include free exhibit space, complimentary tickets, and access to investor-led masterclasses. Applications close on June 9, so aspiring entrepreneurs are encouraged to apply early.