The tech ecosystem has grown exponentially in size and possibility since the early days of Startup Battlefield and we're growing along with it. That’s why we’re proud to announce TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 200, a new era of our exciting startup community competition.

The Startup Battlefield 200 is a curated cohort of 200 startups that will exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt this October. The competition will be fierce. If selected out of the thousands of applications, startups will receive full access to the show, exclusive workshops, training, perks and free exhibition space on the show floor for all three days. All selected founders will also get the opportunity to flash-pitch in front of investors and TechCrunch editors in the expo.

Out of the Startup Battlefield 200, 20 companies will be selected as Startup Battlefield Finalists. As always, the Finalists will pitch on the Disrupt Stage in front of the entire TechCrunch audience, receive private pitch coaching and be featured on TechCrunch.com. The winner snags the $100,000 prize and all the glory.

So how can you get to be part of the Startup Battlefield 200? Simply fill out this application to get started! The earlier you complete your application, the sooner you'll find out if you made the cut! We're looking for startups that fill these requirements:

• Be an early-stage startup
• Have a minimally viable product
• Represent any vertical
• Represent any geography
• Have step-function innovation in your vertical
• Be bootstrapped or have pre-scale funding (variable by industry)

TechCrunch Disrupt is back in person to re-engage the startup ecosystem on October 18-20 in San Francisco with a special online day on October 21 featuring analyst commentary, video replays and surprise special guests! Apply today for your chance to pitch on the Disrupt stage or if you're looking to see which startups make the cut, register to attend Disrupt before May 30 and you can bring a friend with you for free.