Deadline:
As soon as possible
Location(s)
Spain
Barcelona
Overview
The 4YFN Awards provides exceptional visibility and international exposure for emerging tech companies, along with a €20,000 cash prize! Meet the 20 top startups, the 5 finalists and the Winner.
Details
4YFN is back at the world’s largest exhibition for the mobile industry, GSMA Mobile World Congress, supporting startups, investors and companies to connect and launch new business ventures together. Register for exhibition or partnerships. We have many options available depending on how you want to take part.
Over three days, 4YFN will showcase the latest tech startup innovations from around the world. Featuring curated content, startup pitches, competitions and dedicated networking sessions.
The event is tailor-made to connect the international startup community, investors, talent and corporations.
Awards categories
- FintechStartups: introducing digital solutions to improve and automate the delivery and usage of financial and insurance services, as well as improve financial inclusion and access to financial assets.
- Mobile Frontiers: Startups innovating in the telecommunications sector across various domains, typically considering MNOs/MVNOs and other key players in the mobile space as their target clients or partners.
- Digital Horizons: Startups pioneering the digital transformation of traditional industries and markets, as well as introducing cutting-edge technologies across various sectors.
- Health Tech: Startups revolutionising healthcare, from AI-driven diagnostics to digital therapeutics, transforming hospital operations, enhancing patient care and accessibility.
- Climate Tech: Startups deploying innovative technologies aimed at combating climate change and promoting environmental resilience.
- FintechStartups: introducing digital solutions to improve and automate the delivery and usage of financial and insurance services, as well as improve financial inclusion and access to financial assets.
- Mobile Frontiers: Startups innovating in the telecommunications sector across various domains, typically considering MNOs/MVNOs and other key players in the mobile space as their target clients or partners.
- Digital Horizons: Startups pioneering the digital transformation of traditional industries and markets, as well as introducing cutting-edge technologies across various sectors.
- Health: TechStartups revolutionising healthcare, from AI-driven diagnostics to digital therapeutics, transforming hospital operations, enhancing patient care and accessibility.
- Climate: TechStartups deploying innovative technologies aimed at combating climate change and promoting environmental resilience.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Dates
Deadline: As soon as possible
Cost/funding for participants
Awards means for startups
- Global recognition: Finalists and winner gain international exposure and visibility for their startup.
- Networking opportunities: Participating teams connect with top investors, venture capitalists and industry leaders.
- Growth and traction: The programme helps selected startups boost momentum and speed up their development.
- Prestigious community: Each year, a cohort of ground-breaking companies join this renowned competition that celebrates innovation and excellence.
Prizes and perks
Top 20 startups
- €1,500 cash prize
- 4YFN 2026 exhibition pod and event passes
- Speaking opportunity at 4YFN 2026
- Inclusion in the Startup Catalogue
- Invites to networking activities and speed-dating sessions
- Visibility and promotion
Finalists
- €2,500 cash prize*
- 4YFN 2026 exhibition pod and event passes
- GSMA Foundry showcase package
- Exclusive networking opportunity with the GSMA Strategy Group
- Speaking opportunity at the Awards Ceremony
Winner
- €20,000 cash prize*, courtesy of the GSMA Foundry
- 4YFN 2027 exhibition stand and event passes
- GSMA Foundry showcase package
- Mobile World Live Interview
- Visibility and promotion
Un-save Opportunity
Internships, scholarships, student conferences and competitions.
