Five Companies Reach Startup Battlefield Finals at Disrupt 2026

TechCrunch has revealed the five companies selected to compete in the Startup Battlefield finals at its Disrupt 2026 technology conference. The finalists were chosen after presenting their ventures over the preceding two days.

The competition spanned four key categories: space and physical AI, energy and manufacturing, health tech and life sciences, and enterprise and security. The selected companies are addressing diverse challenges, with solutions including miniature human organs, scam detection, and computing in space.

The Startup Battlefield is a flagship event at Disrupt, offering early-stage companies a platform to pitch their products and business models to judges and investors. The final round will take place on the last day of the conference, where the remaining contenders will present again.

The winning company will be announced following the final presentations. The selection reflects the top emerging startups across the different sectors represented at the event.