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Any AI-first startup can submit, free, between July 22 and August 21.
60 Companies. One List. Global Recognition.
From submission to the stage
Screen
Every entry is reviewed by a panel of industry experts and investors against the five criteria.
Reveal
The Class of 2026 is announced October 14, around TechCrunch Disrupt.
Five things we measure. Nothing else.
AI-First Foundation
AI sits at the center of the product and the business model, not bolted on the side.
Product Depth & Differentiation
Real technical merit, a defensible moat, and value a customer can name.
Market Traction
Adoption, revenue growth, and momentum you can measure.
Momentum & Scale Potential
Funding, growth signals, and a credible path to leading the category.
Real-World Impact
Measurable change to workflows, cost, speed, safety, or outcomes.
What a spot on the 60 unlocks
Global Exposure
Your reveal reaches TechCrunch’s millions of readers and the founders, investors, and press in the room at Disrupt.
A Permanent Listing
Your company keeps a page on the site, where the list gets checked long after Disrupt ends.
Attract Top Talent
World-class engineers and AI researchers gravitate to recognized leaders. A place on the 60 makes you one.
Growth Acceleration
Turn the credential into pipeline.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about Disruptors 60.
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