The 4YFN Awards, a premier global startup competition, is now accepting applications for the 2025 edition of its prestigious event. Held as part of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, the 4YFN25 Awards aims to identify and support the most innovative digital startups from around the world.
Key Focus Areas The competition is open to startups operating in five cutting-edge categories:
- Digital Health
- Fintech
- Green Tech
- Mobile Frontier
- Digital Horizons
Eligibility Criteria
- Startups must have been legally incorporated within the last 7 years, specifically from July 2017 onward.
- Startups must be based in eligible countries.
- The startup's solution, product, or service must already be commercially available.
- While startups from any sector are welcome, their offerings must be related to digital technologies.
- All application form fields must be completed in well-written English and submitted before the deadline.
Important Dates
- October 1, 2024: Application deadline
- November 4-9, 2024: Announcement of the Top 20 Startups
- November 22, 2024: Finalists revealed
- March 5, 2025: Awards Ceremony at MWC Barcelona
Investors will select 20 top startups across 5 key categories to experience this incredible event. Out of these, 5 finalists—one from each category—will be invited to pitch on the main stage at the 4YFN25 Awards ceremony. After the pitches, a panel of top investors will choose the ultimate winner of the 4YFN25 Awards.
Winners will not only receive monetary prizes but also the opportunity to present at the conference in March and engage in networking opportunities.
Link to apply 4YFN Awards