It’s true, we really just have one rule… you have to show it here first. That’s it. Your product has to launch to the public for the first time on stage at TechCrunch50.

What does it mean to launch at TechCrunch50?
It means that:

• Until its presentation on stage at the conference, a company will keep its site password protected with limited private access to alpha or beta users for testing purposes.
• A company will not have provided demonstrations of its product to the press for publication in advance of the conference.
• A company agrees not to disclose that it is one of the TechCrunch50 companies until we announce the 50 presenters on Monday, September 8.
• No screenshots of your product or video demos of your product should be publicaly available on the web.
• And, your website should not describe your product or show your product.

There are no other rules… no geographic boundaries, no specific business categories to fit, no business-stage requirements or limitations. We want to showcase great Internet innovation, in whatever form it takes. We seek to provide a well-rounded agenda with balanced representation from consumer, enterprise, and mobile verticals; local and international companies; and both unfunded and funded businesses.

SUBMIT your company application.

Applications are due midnight pst Friday, June 27, and our 50 finalists will be selected by Friday, August 1.

Companies who wish to receive early decisions by Friday, July 18 should submit their applications by midnight pst Friday, June 13 and mark their application for early decision. There are no specific advantages or disadvantages associated with early submissions. We offer this option as a convenience for companies who’s products are at an advanced stage of development and who wish to have additional time to develop their fall launch strategies.

Best of all, if you’re selected to present at TechCrunch50, you’ll do it for free. We do not charge our 50 companies to present, and we provide 2 complimentary, all-inclusive tickets to the conference.