Apply to Startup Battlefield 2026 before June 8 deadline – guidance and 2025 winners highlighted

The article explains how startups can submit entries for Startup Battlefield 2026. It stresses that the application deadline is today, June 8. Prospective participants must prepare a pitch deck and company overview. The submission portal requires basic contact information and a short video. Review criteria focus on product innovation, market potential, and team strength. Winners of the previous year, Kevin A. Damoa of Glīd, Claire Kroft and Ankit Malhotra, are featured. The trio appeared onstage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 on October 29. Their presence underscored the prestige of the competition. Applicants are encouraged to study the 2025 winners’ presentations. The guide suggests reviewing past demo reels for best practices. Submissions are reviewed by TechCrunch editors and investors. Finalists will be announced at the upcoming Disrupt event.