Final extension: Battlefield Australia launch applications now end on July 20th

Last chance to apply

Due to overwhelming interest, we have expanded applications for Startup Battlefield Australia to July 20.

If you’ve been thinking about applying, do it now. There will be no further extension.

One app can change everything

Since the first Startup Battlefield Australia in 2017, there have been 26 former companies that have collectively raised over $147 million, 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 one decision: they applied.

Why apply now?

If you’re building something ambitious, this is a fast track to the people who can move your startup forward.

The selected founders will present live to:

• Top level investors.
• Global media.
• Australia’s leading founders and operators.
• Potential partners, customers and employees.

This is more than a race. It’s a chance to gain visibility, trust and connections that can take years to build.

What’s at stake?

On August 19, 2026, eight startups will be presenting Stripe Tour Sydney live.

The first three will receive up to $15,000 in Stripe fee credits.

The grand prize is even bigger:

Automatic entry into the Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco this October.

No second application. No extra round. Just a direct path to one of the biggest startup stages in the world.

Who should apply?

We are looking for early stage startups in Australia and New Zealand that are:

• Preliminary seeding for Serie B.
• Building a real product or showing strong traction.
• Ready to scale.
• Ready to tell their story.

You don’t have to be a household name.

We are looking for the next one.

The deadline has been moved – the opportunity has not

This extension gives you more time, but not much.

Applications close on July 20.

If you’ve been waiting, now is the time.

Submit your application before July 20.

Free to apply. No equity. An opportunity that could change everything.