Last chance to apply — Startup Battlefield Australia applications close July 6

If you’re going to apply for Startup Battlefield Australia, now is the time. Applications close July 6, and once the deadline passes, the opportunity is gone.

For others, it’s closing their first funding round. If you’re going to apply for Startup Battlefield Australia, now is the time. Applications close July 6, and once the deadline passes, the opportunity is gone. If you’re an early-stage startup in Australia or New Zealand, this opportunity was built for you. Startup Battlefield exists to discover the next breakout company before everyone else does. On August 19, 2026, eight selected startups will take the stage live at Stripe Tour Sydney in front of leading investors, global media, and Australia’s technology community. The top three startups will receive up to $15,000 in Stripe fee credits. The winner receives automatic entry into Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 — one of the world’s most prestigious startup competitions — in San Francisco this October. When the deadline passes, there are no extensions, no second chances, and no late submissions. If you’ve been thinking about applying, don’t spend another day wondering, “What if?” Submit your application now and give your startup the opportunity to become the next company everyone is talking about. Don’t let this opportunity become the one that got away.