Last chance to apply
Due to overwhelming interest, we have extended it applications Home for Battlefield Australia July 20.
If you are thinking of applying, do it now. There will be no further extension.
An app can change everything
Since the first Startup Battlefield Australia in 2017, there have been 26 alumni companies that have raised over $147 million, along with three successful acquisitions. They are backed by some of the world’s most respected investors, including Y Combinator, Blackbird Ventures, Square Peg Capital, Khosla Ventures, Microsoft, AirTree Ventures, Startmate, Techstars and SOSV.
It all started with a decision: They applied.
Why apply now?
If you’re building something ambitious, it’s a fast track to people who can push your startup forward.
Selected founders will speak live:
- Top level investors.
- Global media.
- Australia’s leading builders and operators.
- Potential partners, clients and employers.
This is more than a pitch competition. It’s a chance to gain visibility, credibility, and relationships that can take years to build.
What is the danger?
On August 19, 2026, eight startups will perform live at the Stripe Tour Sydney.
The top three will receive up to $15,000 in Stripe paid credit.
The top prize is bigger than:
Automatic entry to the Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco this October.
No second application. No extra laps. A direct route to one of the world’s largest startup stages.
Who should apply?
We are looking for early stage startups in Australia and New Zealand:
- Pre-seed to Series B.
- Creating a real product or demonstrating strong traction.
- Ready to measure.
- Ready to tell their story.
You don’t have to be a household name.
Looking for the next one.
The deadline has passed – the opportunity has not passed
This extension gives you more time, but not much.
Applications close on July 20.
If you’ve been waiting a long time, now is the moment.
Submit your application before July 20.
It’s free to apply. Capital is not taken. An opportunity that could change everything.
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