Submissions are now open for the 4YFN Awards, recognizing bold and resilient founders who have launched ambitious and market-changing startups. This prestigious global competition seeks to discover the best digital startups and provides outstanding recognition at Mobile World Congress Barcelona, offering unparalleled visibility and international exposure.
Categories
- Digital Health: Startups delivering innovative digital solutions and technologies to enhance healthcare prevention, detection, and delivery. Wellness solutions are also considered.
- Fintech: Startups improving and automating financial and insurance services, enhancing financial inclusion, and access to financial assets.
- Green Tech: Startups focused on promoting environmental sustainability, protecting natural resources, and battling climate change through digital solutions.
- Mobile Frontiers: Startups innovating in telecommunications, targeting MNOs/MVNOs and other key mobile sector players.
- Digital Horizons: Startups driving digital transformation in traditional industries, or introducing cutting-edge technologies across various sectors.
Prizes and Perks
Winner
- €20,000 cash prize, courtesy of the GSMA Foundry
- 4YFN 2026 exhibition stand and event passes
- GSMA Foundry showcase package
- Mobile World Live Interview
- Visibility and promotion
Finalists
- €2,500 cash prize
- 4YFN 2025 exhibition pod and event passes
- GSMA Foundry showcase package
- Exclusive networking opportunity with the GSMA Strategy Group
- Speaking opportunity at the Awards Ceremony
Top 20 Startups
- €1,500 cash prize
- 4YFN 2025 exhibition pod and event passes
- Speaking opportunity at 4YFN 2025
- Inclusion in the Startup Catalogue
- Invites to networking activities and speed-dating sessions
- Visibility and promotion
Eligibility Criteria
- Startups must be incorporated within the last 7 years (July 2017 onwards).
- Solutions, products, or services must be commercially available.
- Applications are open to any sector, but must relate to digital technologies.
Application Deadline
Applications must be submitted by 1st October 2024.
More Information
For further details and to apply, visit the 4YFN Awards page.
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