Get ready for the 4YFN26 Awards!
This prestigious event provides exceptional visibility and international exposure for emerging tech companies, along with a €20,000 cash prize!
Submissions open on 1st September.
Stay tuned for more details!
Why participate in the 4YFN Awards?
- Global recognition: gain international exposure and visibility for your startup.
- Networking opportunities: connect with top investors, venture capitalists and industry leaders.
- Growth and traction: boost your startup's momentum and speed up its development.
- Prestigious community: be part of a renowned competition that celebrates innovation and excellence.
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
* The cash prize is non-cumulative with lower category cash prizes.
Prize Sponsor
Awards categories for 2026
Climate Tech
Fintech
Digital Horizons
Mobile Frontiers
And the 4YFN25 Awards Winner is....
Bankuish from the USA has been crowned the winner of the prestigious 4YFN25 Awards! This groundbreaking fintech startup is revolutionising credit access for gig workers by challenging traditional banking models with a more inclusive financial evaluation. The announcement was made on Wednesday 5 March at 4YFN25, following an electrifying on-stage pitching competition.
Stay tuned for the 4YFN26 Awards submission opening in September!
4YFN25 Awards report - Celebrating innovation and excellence
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.