Get ready for an exhilarating reveal! Set your reminders and prepare to refresh this page as we approach a significant moment in the startup ecosystem.
After meticulously evaluating thousands of innovative applications from around the world, we are on the brink of unveiling the 2025 Startup Battlefield 200 — a curated selection of the most promising early-stage startups that will take the spotlight at the upcoming Tech Conference this October 27-29.
The highly anticipated 2025 Startup Battlefield 200 list will be published right here on Wednesday, August 27, at 9:00 a.m. PT.
Whether you submitted an application, recommended a standout entrepreneur, or are simply eager to discover who made the list, this is the moment you’ve been waiting for. Your name, your competitors, and potential investment opportunities could all be featured in this exciting lineup.
This October marks a significant milestone as we celebrate 20 years of influencing the startup landscape — and we are pulling out all the stops. Over the past two decades, industry leaders in technology, venture capital, and entrepreneurship have graced our stage to share their insights and make history. Pioneers like Dropbox, Cloudflare, Fitbit, and Discord began their journeys in this very arena — and this is where the next wave of groundbreaking companies will emerge.
Are you eager to witness these emerging talents pitch live? Do you want to engage with top-tier founders and investors? Connect with the visionaries shaping the future of technology? Secure your ticket to the Tech Conference 2025, taking place from October 27-29 in San Francisco.
Last year’s champion, Salva Health, triumphed in a competitive field with its innovative portable device designed for early breast cancer detection, particularly benefiting rural communities with limited access to mammograms and diagnostic tools. You can relive their remarkable journey and victory below, listen to our podcast interview with CEO Valentina Agudelo, or explore a detailed account of their path to success here.
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San Francisco | October 27-29, 2025
Salva was not alone in this journey. Among the 200 pioneering startups, our editorial team selected the Top 20 finalists who captivated the audience with their innovative solutions, live demonstrations, and polished presentations. The runner-up, geCKo Materials, impressed with its compelling narrative about years of research leading to a groundbreaking innovation in adhesive materials, challenging the traditional Velcro industry.
This year’s Startup Battlefield 200 Top 20 finalists will be announced on the first day of the Tech Conference 2025 (Monday, October 27). Don’t miss the opportunity to see these founders compete live on stage for the $100,000 prize and the coveted Disrupt Cup. Your competitors will be there, and you don’t want to be left behind — get your tickets to the Tech Conference 2025.
Mark your calendars and set your alarms — the 2025 Startup Battlefield 200 list will be revealed right here on Wednesday, August 27, at 9:00 a.m. PT. Be among the first to discover which exceptional startups have made the cut.
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