Last chance to apply — Startup Battlefield Australia applications close July 6

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1 month ago

July 3, 2026

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Every startup has a moment that changes everything.

For some, it’s landing their first customer. For others, it’s closing their first funding round.

For a select few, it starts with one pitch.

If you’re going to apply for Startup Battlefield Australia, now is the time. Applications close July 6, and once the deadline passes, the opportunity is gone.

Who should apply?

If you’re an early-stage startup in Australia or New Zealand, this opportunity was built for you.

We’re looking for founders who are:

Pre-seed to Series A.
Building a real product with early traction.
Solving meaningful problems with innovative technology.
Ready to introduce their company to investors, media, and the broader startup ecosystem.

You don’t need to be famous.

In fact, that’s the point.

Startup Battlefield exists to discover the next breakout company before everyone else does.

What’s at stake?

On August 19, 2026, eight selected startups will take the stage live at Stripe Tour Sydney in front of leading investors, global media, and Australia’s technology community.

The top three startups will receive up to $15,000 in Stripe fee credits.

The grand prize goes even further.

The winner receives automatic entry into Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 — one of the world’s most prestigious startup competitions — in San Francisco this October.

The countdown is on

The application window is almost closed.

When the deadline passes, there are no extensions, no second chances, and no late submissions.

If you’ve been thinking about applying, don’t spend another day wondering, “What if?”

Submit your application now and give your startup the opportunity to become the next company everyone is talking about.

Applications close July 6

Don’t let this opportunity become the one that got away.

Apply now

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Super Falcons Were Determined To Win, But Lost To South Africa Because Of Individual Errors – Madugu

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August 14, 2026

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Nigeria’s female national team, Super Falcons’ head coach, Justine Madugu has blamed his side’s loss to South Africa on individual errors by some of his players, but conceded that he has to take full responsibility for the defeat.

Sports247 reports that Thursday night’s 2-1 slump in Casablanca, Morocco means the Falcons have failed to reach the FIFA Women’s World Cup for the first time since it’s inception in 1991 and Madugu admitted he deeply regrets the setback.

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He, however, commended his players for what he described as their gallant efforts and determination, then repeatedly apologised for the unprecedented yet historic setback at this year’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON 2026).

“I have to apologise to Nigerians for our inability to make it to the World Cup,” said the WAFCON 2024 winner in the same North African country. “We are very sorry, because it was not our intention to lose.

“Our players were determined to win, and they gave their all, but individual errors cost us the game. I am sorry and I take full responsibility for what happened, but there will always be a next time.”

Madugu continued to reflect on what went wrong during the play-off fixture, which was a last chance for the Falcons to stay in the race to Brazil 2027, and the embattled tactician admitted that his players lost too many scoring chances during the game.

“There were individual errors in terms of decision making. We had some chances but conversion was our problem. We were determined to win and it’s something that we really regret.

“We wanted to win, but we could; and we are sorry about it. This is something that has happened already, and there’s nothing we can do about it. I am sorry,” Madugu reiterated lamely.

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2027: INEC restores 4 constituencies in Delta, Kogi

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August 14, 2026

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The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has restored four previously suppressed State House of Assembly constituencies in Delta and Kogi States, following court judgments directing their restoration.

The commission disclosed this in a press statement issued on Friday, August 14, 2026, and signed by Mohammed Kudu Haruna, National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee.

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