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TechCrunch has selected its Startup Battlefield Top 20 for the 2026 Disrupt conference, chosen from thousands of applicant founders. The finalists will pitch on the Disrupt Stage in six-minute sessions beginning October 13, competing for a $100,000 prize and the Disrupt Cup. Companies in the group span space logistics, physical AI, biotech, robotics, and fraud detection, including Longshot Space's hydrogen-powered cargo launcher and Veritas's brand-authentication microchips.