Every year, TechCrunch’s Startup Battlefield pitch contest draws thousands of applicants. We whittle those applications down to the top 200 contenders, and of them, the top 20 compete on the big stage to become the winner, taking home the Startup Battlefield Cup and a cash prize of $100,000. But the remaining 180 startups all blew us away as well in their respective categories and compete in their own pitch competition.
Here is the full list of the consumer/edtech Startup Battlefield 200 selectees, along with a note on why they landed in the competition.
What it does: Helps people find places that are accessible to those with limited mobility.
Why it’s noteworthy: Its inclusive technology makes places more accessible to those who might otherwise struggle to find locations to service their needs.
What it does: Uses nanophotonic technology to create lenses that enhance visual clarity.
Why it’s noteworthy: The company says that it has created breakthrough technology that helps people, especially those with conditions like headaches and dizziness, to withstand prolonged extended reality experiences.
What it does: Billight is a light-up pool table.
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Why it’s noteworthy: It calls itself the first light-up pool table and gaming system.
What it does: This Gen Z dating app is bringing back the way people used to meet — via mutual friends.
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