Startup Battlefield 200 applications open: A chance for VC access, TechCrunch coverage, and $100K

# TechCrunch Is Looking for 200 Early-Stage Startups—Here's Why You Should Care TechCrunch is accepting applications for its Startup Battlefield 200 program, which gives selected companies media exposure, introductions to investors, and $100,000 in funding. If you're running a startup or know one that's promising, you can submit an application before the May 27 deadline. Getting selected could be a significant boost—it's essentially a shortcut to getting noticed by venture capitalists and the business press.