Key facts
- Applications for Startup Battlefield Australia close on July 6.
- The competition is open to early-stage startups in Australia and New Zealand.
- Selected startups will present at Stripe Tour Sydney on August 19, 2026.
- The top three startups will receive Stripe fee credits.
- The grand prize winner gains entry into TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 in San Francisco.
The application deadline for Startup Battlefield Australia is approaching on July 6. This competition is designed for early-stage startups in Australia and New Zealand that have a real product with early traction and are solving meaningful problems with innovative technology. Founders who are pre-seed to Series A and ready to present to investors, media, and the startup ecosystem are encouraged to apply. The selected startups will compete live at Stripe Tour Sydney on August 19, 2026. The top three finishers will receive up to $15,000 in Stripe fee credits. The ultimate winner will secure automatic entry into Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 in San Francisco. The organizers emphasize that there will be no extensions or late submissions after the July 6 deadline.