Don't forget! Submit your Side Event at TechCrunch Early Stage 2024

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Looking to leave your mark at TechCrunch Early Stage 2024? Our Side Events initiative offers a prime opportunity to connect with Boston’s vibrant tech scene in an unforgettable way. And the best part? We’ll help promote your event for free! Submit your event by March 20 to be part of the excitement.

Host your own Side Event at TechCrunch Early Stage 2024

Side Events are your chance to shine and engage with 1,500 conference attendees and the local Boston tech community during “Early Stage Week” from April 21 to April 27. Whether it’s a mixer, a career showcase, or a stimulating panel discussion, the choice is yours. There’s no application fee, so why not seize this opportunity?

Applications close next week, on March 20 at 11:59 p.m. PT. We’re reviewing and approving applications on a rolling basis, so don’t delay — submit your event today! The sooner you’re approved, the sooner we can start promoting your event.

Approved Side Events will receive complimentary promotion on TechCrunch.com and the Early Stage 2024 website, as well as exposure to Early Stage 2024 attendees through various channels like emails, posts, and the agenda.

There’s no cost to apply or participate, but hosts are responsible for all event aspects, including expenses and operations. For detailed guidance and tips, check out our Side Events Guide.

Is your company interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at TechCrunch Early Stage 2024? Reach out to our sponsorship sales team by completing this form.

1 month left to submit nominations for Startup Battlefield 200

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Here’s your shot across the bow — there’s a little over one month left to nominate your startup for Startup Battlefield 200 at Disrupt. Join this elite group for a new and awesome opportunity at TechCrunch Disrupt. It’s positively packed with perks and possibilities to get your company to the next level.

Don’t delay: Apply to the Startup Battlefield 200 by June 10 at 11:59 p.m. PDT.

TechCrunch editors will vet every application, and the companies they choose for this curated cohort will be the only startups allowed to exhibit at Disrupt. From that cohort, TechCrunch will select 20 companies to be the Startup Battlefield pitch competition finalists.

We mentioned perks. Check out what SB200 startups will enjoy at Disrupt, taking place October 28-30 in San Francisco:

Full, free access to Disrupt: SB200 founders attend Disrupt for free and receive VIP access to all the presentations, breakouts and roundtables.

Free exhibition space for all three days of the show: The SB200 will be the only early-stage startups allowed to exhibit at Disrupt.

Investor interest and media exposure: The TechCrunch seal of approval is not easy to earn, and it carries weight in the startup world. You can bet investors hunting for future unicorns and journalists looking for the next big story will gravitate to the SB200.

Workshops and pitch training: SB200 founders will be invited to exclusive workshops and masterclasses. They’ll also receive special pitch training from TechCrunch staff.

Flash-pitch in front of investors and TechCrunch editors: That special training will come in handy when it’s time to make your pitch count. You’ll receive invaluable feedback, and who knows? You might even catch an investor’s interest.

A shot at competing for $100,000 in Startup Battlefield: We saved the best for last. TechCrunch editors will select 20 startups from the SB200 to be Startup Battlefield finalists. Founders from those 20 companies will receive private pitch coaching, will be featured on TechCrunch and will pitch live onstage in front of the entire Disrupt audience. The winner takes home the $100,000 equity-free prize and all the glory.

TechCrunch Disrupt takes place in San Francisco on October 28-30. See you there!

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