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Last chance to apply
Due to great interest, we have extended the promotion period Applications For Startup Battlefield Australia July 20.
If you are thinking of applying, do so now. There will be no further extension.
One app can change everything
Since the first Startup Battlefield Australia initiative in 2017, there have been 26 alumni companies that have collectively raised over $147 million, with three successful acquisitions. They are backed by some of the world’s most respected investors – including Y Combinator, Blackbird Ventures, Square Peg Capital, Khosla Ventures, Microsoft, AirTree Ventures, Startmate, Techstars, and SOSV.
It all started with one decision: apply.
Why apply now?
If you’re building something ambitious, this is a fast track to people who can move your startup forward.
Selected founders will pitch directly to:
- Top notch investors.
- Global media.
- Australia’s leading founders and operators.
- Partners, clients and potential employees.
This is more than just a competition on the field. It’s an opportunity to gain visibility, credibility and connections that can take years to build.
What is at stake?
On August 19, 2026, eight startups will perform live at the Stripe Tour in Sydney.
The top three will receive up to $15,000 in Stripe fee credits.
And the grand prize is bigger:
Automatic entry into Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco next October.
There is no second application. No extra round. Just a direct path to one of the biggest startup stages in the world.
Who should apply?
We are looking for early stage startups across Australia and New Zealand that are:
- Pre-seed to Series B.
- Build a real product or show strong traction.
- Ready to measure.
- Ready to tell their story.
You don’t need to be a household name.
We are looking for the following.
The deadline has changed – the opportunity has not
This extension gives you more time, but not much.
Applications now close on July 20th.
If you’ve been waiting, now is the moment.
Submit your request Before July 20th.
Free to apply. No royalties are taken. One chance can change everything.
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