Startup Battlefield 200 applications close May 27: A shot at VC access, global visibility, TechCrunch coverage, and $100K

# TechCrunch's Startup Competition Offers Free Money and Investor Connections If you're running an early-stage startup or know someone who is, TechCrunch is accepting applications through May 27 for a competition that gives winners $100,000 in funding (no strings attached), media coverage, and direct access to venture capitalists looking to invest. Think of it as a showcase event where promising young companies get noticed by the people with money to grow them. The deadline is just a few weeks away, so if this sounds relevant to you or someone you know, it's time to apply.