4YFN26 Awards finalists revealed as iconic startup event gets underway

2 March 2026, MWC26 Barcelona: The 4YFN26 Awards finalists are in, as the world’s leading startup platform 4YFN – co-located at MWC26 Barcelona – opens its doors for another landmark edition of ground-breaking innovation, world-class speakers, and thrilling live pitches.

Chosen by a panel of leading investors and industry experts following a high-energy on-stage pitching competition held earlier today, the five finalists represent the very best of the global startup ecosystem across five dynamic categories: Climate Tech, Digital Horizons, Fintech, Health Tech, and Mobile Frontiers.

Meet your 4YFN Awards finalists

1. Dr. Scrap (China) – transforming the global scrap industry through data, automation, and computer vision. (Climate Tech)
2. NeuralTrust (Spain) – helping companies deploy and scale generative AI safely by protecting applications and agents from misuse or data leaks. (Digital Horizons)
3. ⁠⁠Dost (Spain) – automating finance operations for growing businesses with AI-driven workflows. (Fintech)
4. Biorce (Spain) – automating clinical trial operations with AI agents that streamline planning and execution for research teams. (Health Tech)
5. ConnectHear (Pakistan) – a GSMA Innovation Fund portfolio company, creating accessible communication for deaf users through real-time sign language interpretation and AI-assisted alerts. (Mobile Frontiers)

Selected from a strong pool of 20 top startups, the finalists were evaluated against rigorous criteria including innovation, scalability, and real-world impact. Each finalist receives a €2,500 cash prize and will pitch for the coveted €20,000 grand prize, courtesy of the GSMA Foundry, at the 4YFN Awards Finale, taking place on the Banco Sabadell Stage in Hall 8.0 on Wednesday 4 March at 5pm CET.

Live onstage, the five finalists will deliver their pitches to an onsite jury panel, comprising some of the most respected names in global venture capital and investment, before one startup is crowned the 4YFN26 Awards winner.

Pere Duran, Director at 4YFN, said: “A huge congratulations to our outstanding 2026 finalists, and to every startup recognised in this year’s Top 20. The 4YFN Awards exist to find the startups that are going to matter, the ones building real solutions to real problems, at real scale. From climate to connectivity to healthcare, these are companies with the potential to reshape their industries and change lives. The five startups who came through today are exceptional, and they've earned their place in Wednesday’s finale, which is going to be electric.”
 

Don’t miss your chance to be in the room when history is made. Get your 4YFN26 pass now.

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