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importantSYS.SOURCE: TechCrunch2026-08-05T17:02:00Z

Eight Australian Startups to Pitch at Startup Battlefield Australia

Eight Australian startups have been selected to pitch at Startup Battlefield Australia, competing for $15,000 in Stripe fee credits and a spot at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. The finalists focus on AI governance, security, workforce management, and health tech solutions.

The applications are in, and the TechCrunch Startup Battlefield team made their decisions!

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