The 2025 Startup Battlefield Top 20 have been revealed, marking the start of one of the most anticipated startup competitions in the world. These 20 visionary companies have emerged from a highly competitive global pool to take the stage at TechCrunch Disrupt, where they’ll vie for the $100,000 grand prize and the prestigious Disrupt Cup. This year’s finalists represent the cutting edge of innovation across diverse sectors. From life sciences and climate tech working to preserve human health and protect the planet, to defense, robotics, and mobility driving the next industrial revolution, these startups are building solutions that strengthen resilience and push boundaries. They also span critical infrastructure areas like compliance, cybersecurity, and fintech, empowering businesses to scale responsibly in an increasingly complex digital landscape. And at the heart of it all are tools that are redefining how we live, work, learn, and create in a hybrid-first world. Each finalist will have just six minutes on the Disrupt Stage to showcase their vision, technology, and impact. The competition kicks off on Monday, October 27, with two semifinal sessions. The first features MacroCycle Technologies, which turns plastic and textile waste into high-grade resin using a zero-carbon, low-energy process. Miraqules is tackling emergency care with nano-biomaterials that stop bleeding in under a minute, regardless of wound severity. Nephrogen is using AI to discover new gene-delivery vectors for diseases like kidney disorders. COI Energy helps industrial businesses eliminate energy waste and turn excess capacity into social impact through its AI platform and kW For Good initiative. RADiCAIT is revolutionizing medical imaging by generating synthetic PET scans from CT scans, dramatically improving access, efficiency, and sustainability in radiology. The second session includes Mbodi, which enables robots to learn new tasks via natural language commands and deploy autonomous capabilities in minutes. Skyline Nav AI delivers GPS-independent navigation using computer vision and geospatial data, achieving accuracy within 10 to 100 centimeters even without GPS or Wi-Fi. Strong by Form is replacing steel and concrete with advanced timber composites, unlocking sustainable potential in construction and mobility. Pytho AI provides AI-driven tools for defense and military planning, enhancing mission strategy and decision-making. Glīd is transforming freight logistics with autonomous, electric road-to-rail transport, setting new benchmarks in efficiency, safety, and sustainability. On Tuesday, October 28, the semifinals continue with Identifee, a modular AI platform that helps banks and credit unions grow their client base by unifying insights and workflows. CyDeploy strengthens cybersecurity resilience with proactive AI defense that keeps operations running without disruption. Charter Space offers a unified operating system for space finance, supporting spacecraft development, mission analytics, and in-orbit insurance. Cyphr uses AI to enable fair, scalable, and bias-free capital allocation, acting as a smart analyst for every investor. Elloe AI provides an output-level safety platform for enterprise AI, functioning as an immune system for generative models by enforcing real-time compliance and accountability. The final semifinal session features Mappa, which uses voice-AI to decode human behavior at scale, improving connection and communication. Super Teacher brings AI-powered tutoring to elementary education, enabling personalized learning and amplifying teacher impact. CampusAI creates an interactive virtual world for hands-on AI education and collaboration. Unlisted Homes unlocks the $31 trillion real estate market by surfacing off-market homes, increasing liquidity and transparency. Unthread streamlines service management by integrating AI and human support directly into Slack, resolving IT, HR, and customer tickets instantly. On Wednesday, October 29, the event features a special update from Startup Battlefield alumni, including Capella Kerst, founder of geCKo Materials and a standout from the 2025 cohort, who will demo her breakthrough dry adhesive technology live. The final five will pitch again for the chance to win the Disrupt Cup, with the winner announced at 4 p.m. PT. The event offers more than just the competition—attendees can join 200+ sessions led by 250+ top tech leaders, explore 300 startups, and participate in 2,000+ curated networking opportunities. Don’t miss your chance to witness the future of innovation. Register now for TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 at Moscone West in San Francisco. Save 60% on a second ticket and bring a guest or team to experience the full energy of the world’s premier startup stage. The future is being built now—be there.