Right here’s a shoutout to South American early-stage startup founders! We wish YOU to apply for the Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023. However you’d higher hurry — time is operating out. The applying window closes on Could 31 at 11:59 p.m. PDT.

South America: Be a part of the Startup Battlefield 200

Startup Battlefield 200 (SB 200) is the main international startup competitors showcasing 200 of probably the most promising, impactful early-stage startups. TechCrunch vets all candidates and handpicks the contributors. Making use of and taking part is 100% free. Final yr at Disrupt, the inaugural cohort included two outstanding early-stage startups from South America.

Loads of perks for the Startup Battlefield 200 at TC Disrupt 2023

South American entrepreneurs — you span a spread of countries throughout an enormous continent. Throw your hats into the ring, and present us what you’re constructing. Right here’s what’s in it for you.

It begins with receiving the TechCrunch seal of approval — it’s exhausting to return by, and it carries weight within the startup world. You’ll stand in a highlight of invaluable investor and media curiosity. Check out what else you obtain — at no cost.

Full entry to Disrupt: This consists of 4 further passes and VIP entry to all of the shows, breakouts and roundtables.

Unique masterclasses: SB 200 founders will take pleasure in workshops within the weeks main as much as Disrupt. In addition they obtain particular pitch coaching from TechCrunch workers and one free yr of TechCrunch+ membership.

Flash pitch at Disrupt: That particular coaching will turn out to be useful if you step onto the Showcase Stage and pitch in entrance of buyers and TechCrunch editors. Obtain invaluable suggestions and — who is aware of? You would possibly even catch an investor’s curiosity.

Exhibition house for all three days: The SB 200 would be the solely early-stage startups allowed to exhibit on the present flooring at Disrupt.

Saving the perfect for final: All SB 200 founders have a shot at competing for $100,000 within the Startup Battlefield pitch competitors. TechCrunch editors will choose 20 startups from the SB 200 to be Startup Battlefield Finalists. Founders from these 20 firms will probably be featured on TechCrunch, obtain non-public pitch teaching after which pitch stay onstage in entrance of the complete Disrupt viewers. The final word winner takes dwelling the $100,000 equity-free, no-strings-attached prize cash and all of the glory.

In the event you’re an early-stage founder primarily based in South America, don’t miss this opportunity to launch your enterprise on a worldwide stage. Apply for the Startup Battlefield 200 at Disrupt 2023 by Could 31 at 11:59 p.m. PDT.

Is your organization all for sponsoring or exhibiting at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023? Contact our sponsorship gross sales workforce by filling out this way.