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A startup's holographic logo and a $1 million dollar sign displayed on a futuristic stadium screen during the World Cup Pitch Competition.
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World Cup Pitch Competition Offers $1M Amidst Localized Startup Funding Boost

In 2026, a single 4-minute pitch could net a startup $1 million in investment at the World Cup Pitch Competition's grand finale.

Ethan Calder·August 7, 2026
Diverse group of entrepreneurs looking at a holographic display with a rising graph, symbolizing innovation and opportunity for Startup Battlefield 200.
Founders

Startup Battlefield 200 applications close June 8

A last-minute extension has pushed the application deadline for TechCrunch Disrupt's Startup Battlefield 200 to June 8, 2026, offering a critical final window for founders vying for a $100,000 prize.

Ethan Calder·June 6, 2026
Diverse group of entrepreneurs collaborating and presenting innovative ideas in a futuristic startup incubator, symbolizing the global reach of Startup Battlefield 200.
Founders

Startup Battlefield 200 application deadline is May 27, 2026

The Startup Battlefield 200 application deadline is May 27, 2026, giving pre-Series A startups two years, not days, to apply for a chance at $100,000 in equity-free funding and the Disrupt Cup.

Ethan Calder·May 25, 2026
Students presenting innovative business ideas at CU Denver's THE CLIMB pitch competition, with a focus on entrepreneurship and funding opportunities.
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CU Denver awards $27,500 to student ventures at THE CLIMB

Renmira, a SaaS solution for hospital medication management, clinched $20,000 at CU Denver's 25th annual THE CLIMB pitch competition.

Ethan Calder·May 3, 2026