"Every year, TechCrunch's Startup Battlefield pitch contest draws thousands of applicants. We whittle those applications down to the top 200 contenders, and of them, the top 20 compete on the big stage to become the winner, taking home the Startup Battlefield Cup and a cash prize of $100,000. But the remaining 180 startups all blew us away as well in their respective categories and compete in their own pitch competition."
"What it does: Helps people find places that are accessible to those with limited mobility. Why it's noteworthy: Its inclusive technology makes places more accessible to those who might otherwise struggle to find locations to service their needs. What it does: Uses nanophotonic technology to create lenses that enhance visual clarity. Why it's noteworthy: The company says that it has created breakthrough technology that helps people, especially those with conditions like headaches and dizziness, to withstand prolonged extended reality experiences."
"What it does: Billight is a light-up pool table. Why it's noteworthy: It calls itself the first light-up pool table and gaming system. What it does: This Gen Z dating app is bringing back the way people used to meet - via mutual friends. Why it's noteworthy: It's the latest spin on a dating app during this time of romance app fatigue, trying to prove that digital love is still alive."
Startup Battlefield annually selects 200 consumer and edtech startups from thousands of applicants, with the top 20 advancing to compete for the cup and a $100,000 prize. The broader cohort of 180 selected startups showcases a wide range of innovations, including accessibility mapping tools for people with limited mobility and nanophotonic lenses that improve tolerance for extended reality. Consumer products include a light-up pool table gaming system and a Gen Z dating app built around mutual friends. Several startups provide founder-focused services such as AI-driven advice platforms to help with pitch decks, market targeting, and scaling strategies.
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