African startups: Apply to Startup Battlefield 200

Our world search continues, and as we speak, we’re urging early-stage startups throughout Africa to apply for the Startup Battlefield 200 at Disrupt 2023. The applying window closes on Might 15 at 11:59 p.m. PDT.

Africa: The Startup Battlefield 200 needs your startups

SB 200 is the startup world’s preeminent competitors, and it has a worldwide attain. The inaugural cohort, which debuted final yr at Disrupt 2022, included three spectacular early-stage startups from two African nations.

Apply to the Startup Battlefield 200 at TC Disrupt 2023

Startups from all African nations, TechCrunch needs you — and the appliance deadline is arising quick! Don’t delay. Apply to the Startup Battlefield 200 by Might 15 at 11:59 p.m. PDT.

SB 200 membership has its privileges, the primary of which is the extremely coveted TechCrunch seal of approval. Then there’s intense (and invaluable) investor and media curiosity. The SB 200 founders additionally obtain a plethora of free perks, advantages and alternatives.

Entry to Disrupt — together with 4 further passes and VIP entry to all of the shows, breakouts and roundtables.

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

Flash pitch at Disrupt — That particular coaching will come in useful once you step onto the Showcase Stage and pitch in entrance of traders and TechCrunch editors. Obtain invaluable suggestions and — who is aware of? You may even catch an investor’s curiosity.

Exhibition house on the present ground — The SB 200 would be the solely early-stage startups allowed to exhibit at Disrupt.

Saving the very best 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 shall be featured on TechCrunch, obtain personal pitch teaching after which pitch reside onstage in entrance of your complete Disrupt viewers. The last word winner takes residence the $100,000 equity-free, no-strings-attached prize cash and all of the glory.

When you’re on the fence about making use of, listen to Inside Startup Battlefield, our four-part podcast that explains why the Startup Battlefield competitors stays the very best place so that you can launch your product. You’ll get an insider view of the advantages you would reap for those who’re chosen.

Africa, present us your greatest, game-changing startups! If you wish to launch to the world on a worldwide stage, apply to the Startup Battlefield 200 by May 15 at 11:59 p.m. PDT. We need to see you this September in San Francisco!

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