16 top tools, design, startups from the Disrupt Startup Battlefield

Every year, TechCrunch’s Startup Battlefield pitch contest attracts thousands of applicants. We count the programs so far Top 200 competitorsand among them, the top 20 compete on the main stage to become the winner, taking part in the Startup Battlefield Cup with a cash prize of $100,000. But the rest of the 180 have all confused us and in their groups and competed in their competitions.

Here’s a full list of the startup Battlefield 200’s product, design, and equipment selections, as well as a note on why they made it to the competition.

Driving style

GigU

What it does: The app helps ride-hailing drivers and freight forwarders analyze the most profitable trips.

So it is important to know: It solves the pain that many drivers have, which is that trips are often not worth the money for all the hassle. The company hopes that the program will help these drivers to increase their income and improve their travel experience.

smooth

What it does: It is smooth building self-driving, self-driving cars that are working move goods around the track.

So it is important to know: Glīd won 2025 TechCrunch Starting War because of his system that elegantly solves a problem that the autonomous car industry has largely ignored.

Kinisi 

What it does: A robotics company with sensory technology that works fast.

So it is important to know: Its simple robot design, using the latest LLM technology, allows it to adapt to complex warehousing tasks intelligently and safely.

Production, materials, and industries

CloEE

What it does: CloEE provides a web development platform that uses AI to analyze millions of machine-to-machine data.

So it is important to know: CloEE’s use of AI helps to optimize production processes, not only in manufacturing but also in machine maintenance.

CosmicBrain AI

What it does: CosmicBrain provides a no-code/low-code platform for training robots.

So it is important to know: Before robots become everyday objects, we need ways to teach them tasks that don’t require deep specialized knowledge.

Areas of Delft

What it does: Delft Circuits has developed a new network cable technology for quantum computing.

So it is important to know: Delft Circuits recognizes that quantum is a very different form of computing that even its own cabling systems require special equipment, as well as purpose-built microwaves and thermal performance.

Evolinq

What it does: Evolinq provides AI assistants that perform business procurement tasks.

So it is important to know: Evolinq promises to mimic consumer behavior and transform areas such as communication with agents, but it doesn’t require complex integration to deploy.

ExoMatter

What it does: ExoMatter is an AI platform that enables scientific R&D teams to evaluate materials.

So it is important to know: Instead of costly trial and error in researching new materials, ExoMatter is a platform that uses AI to help scientists analyze crystalline materials with metrics such as performance, stability, and cost.

Do the AI

What it does: Kamet provides an AI analysis solution for manufacturing and storage facilities.

Why is it interesting: The company’s tool uses predictive AI to find inefficiencies with processes and tools for customers in complex industrial applications that reduce costs or improve output.

A dog

What it does: Koidra offers an AI-powered automated system for indoor agriculture.

So it is important to know: Koidra says its platform provides physics-based AI technology to optimize industrial automation such as indoor farms.

Body

What it does: Mbodi provides a platform to easily teach industrial robots new skills.

So it is important to know: Mbodi built a cloud-to-edge system that integrates with existing robotics tools and can help robots learn tasks faster.

MycoFutures

What it does: MycoFutures produces products similar to leather but grown from mushroom roots.

So it is important to know: Unlike plastic leather, this mycelium leather is biodegradable, contains no harmful chemicals, and is designed to match traditional leather in terms of beauty and flexibility.

OKOSix

What it does: OKOSix has developed non-degradable products that aim to replace plastics.

So it is important to know: Unlike other biodegradable plastics, the company’s products are designed to last.

Ravel

What it does: Ravel developed a method of unraveling mixed fabrics to return them to mono materials.

So it is important to know: Ravel is tackling one of the world’s biggest environmental problems by creating recycled textiles, their plastics ready to be turned into yarn or other garments.

Strong and Form

What it does: Strong by Form has developed engineered wood that is strong enough to replace concrete and steel in floor construction.

So it is important to know: The company has developed products that allow it architects and engineers to replace concretewhich has a high carbon capacity, which is light and environmentally friendly.

Chronos

What it does: Xronos provides a platform that accelerates the development and deployment of robotics or automation systems.

So it is important to know: Xronos is open source and relies on sustainable development, promising that programmed and simulated robotics will have repeatable, reliable behavior at all times.