Final countdown! Submissions for the #4YFN26 Awards close 22 October. Don't let your startup miss its global spotlight!
Powering every player in the startup ecosystem
Co-locating with MWC radically enhances the experience for our 4YFN ecosystem, opening it up to exceptional networking and next-level lead generation through access to 100,000+ attendees across both events.
Join us to be part of this transformative journey!
4YFN for
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Startups
Pitch, connect, and thrive. Discover the platform, resources, and investors you need to elevate your venture to global prominence.Become an exhibitor
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Investors
Uncover the next unicorn. Connect with groundbreaking founders and innovative companies poised to redefine industries.Investor opportunities
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Corporates/Sponsors
Lead the innovation charge. Integrate your brand with cutting-edge technology and forge partnerships within the startup world.Become a partner
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Public entities
Discover solutions for public challenges. Engage with startups and technologies to drive smart initiatives and digital transformation.Explore opportunities
2026 theme - Infinite AI
Empowering intrepid innovators, harnessing AI’s boundless potential.
With AI XL, we went big. With Infinite AI, there’s no limit to where we’ll go. AI is the most talked-about technology, transforming every industry and touching every aspect of society. But who is behind this remarkable growth? Who drives this relentless quest for the new, the audacious, the unexpected?
4YFN knows who.
Theme Headline Sponsor
Barcelona 2025 in numbers
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109000
Attendees
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1000+
Startup & exhibitors
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375+
Speakers
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110+
Hours of content
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350+
Startup pitches
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105
Countries represented
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900+
Investors
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€60bn
In funds
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800+
Curated meetings
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2900+
Media represented
4YFN goes global. See you in Doha!
For over a decade, 4YFN and MWC have partnered to build one of the world's leading platforms for new ventures. Our successful events in Barcelona and Shanghai have solidified our place as a global force within the startup ecosystem. Now, we are opening a new gateway to opportunity for tech creators, leading investors, and corporate innovators converging on Qatar this November.
Empower. Connect . Accelerate . Invest – at MWC25 Doha.
25 - 26 November 2025.
Get involved next year and help new business ventures take off
Interested in exhibiting or sponsoring at 4YFN26? Early booking comes with many advantages. Speak to your sales contact to rebook, or check below for more details.
Meet like-minded mavericks to propel world-changing ideas, increase your startup’s spotlight by megawatts, host your own event as a catalyst for innovation and much more.
Ready to take the leap?
Pre-register now to secure your spot and be the first to know when registration goes live, ensuring you don't miss out on exceptional networking and lead generation opportunities.
Meet the 4YFN25 Awards winner
Taking away a €20,000 cash prize, Bankuish was selected as winner after an on-stage pitching competition judged by a panel of experts from the investor community and a live audience consisting of investors, business executives, entrepreneurs, government officials and the general public.
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Download the 4YFN25 Report. There’s still time!
The 4YFN25 Awards report showcases the innovative solutions and emerging technologies from the startup ecosystem and also offers valuable data insights that underscore our thought leadership in the industry.
Fill in your details to receive our newly published 4YFN 2025 Awards Report.