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Cerberus, WeGlobal AI, and LOOQ Win Central Eurasia Road to Battlefield 2026
Key points
- Cerberus, WeGlobal AI, and LOOQ are the top three winners.
- They will advance to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 in San Francisco.
- The competition saw 726 applications from 39 countries.
- 84% of applicants were building AI products.
Regional Finalists Advance to Global Stage
Cerberus, WeGlobal AI, and LOOQ have been named the winners of the Central Eurasia regional final for the Road to TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 2026. These three startups will proceed to represent Central Eurasia at Startup Battlefield 200, scheduled for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 in San Francisco from October 13-15.
Record Participation and AI Focus
The 2026 competition saw a record 726 applications from 39 countries, a nearly 50% increase from the previous year's 485 applications across 27 countries. Out of the total applications, 84% were from startups developing AI products, indicating a strong trend towards artificial intelligence in the region's startup ecosystem.
The three winning companies all utilize AI: Cerberus is an AI agent for security vulnerability detection, WeGlobal AI provides an AI platform for student mental health and career guidance, and LOOQ offers AI-powered hardware to measure billboard viewership.
Impact on the Regional Startup Ecosystem
Isabelle Johannessen, head of the Startup Battlefield program at TechCrunch, noted the increased applications and country representation, highlighting the global visibility these founders gain at TechCrunch Disrupt. This exposure aims to demonstrate that local development can lead to global scaling, serving as a catalyst for future generations of founders in the region.
Asset Abdualiyev, founder and CEO of Silkroad Innovation Hub, emphasized the program's goal of providing a platform for talented founders to connect with opportunities beyond their region, fostering relationships with experienced VCs and tech leaders.
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Cerberus, WeGlobal AI, and LOOQ secured the top three positions at the Central Eurasia regional final of the Road to TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 2026. These three AI-focused startups will represent the region at Startup Battlefield 200 during TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 in San Francisco.