4YFN Awards 2026

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Awards categories Fintech Startups introducing digital solutions to improve and automate the delivery and usage of financial and insurance services, as well as improve financial inclusion and access to financial assets. Mobile Frontiers Startups innovating in the telecommunications sector across various domains, typically considering MNOs/MVNOs and other key players in the mobile space as their target clients or partners. Digital Horizons Startups pioneering the digital transformation of traditional industries and markets, as well as introducing cutting-edge technologies across various sectors. Health Tech Startups revolutionising healthcare, from AI-driven diagnostics to digital therapeutics, transforming hospital operations, enhancing patient care and accessibility. Climate Tech Startups deploying innovative technologies aimed at combating climate change and promoting environmental resilience. Fintech Startups introducing digital solutions to improve and automate the delivery and usage of financial and insurance services, as well as improve financial inclusion and access to financial assets. Mobile Frontiers Startups innovating in the telecommunications sector across various domains, typically considering MNOs/MVNOs and other key players in the mobile space as their target clients or partners. Digital Horizons Startups pioneering the digital transformation of traditional industries and markets, as well as introducing cutting-edge technologies across various sectors. Health Tech Startups revolutionising healthcare, from AI-driven diagnostics to digital therapeutics, transforming hospital operations, enhancing patient care and accessibility. Climate Tech Startups deploying innovative technologies aimed at combating climate change and promoting environmental resilience. Fintech Startups introducing digital solutions to improve and automate the delivery and usage of financial and insurance services, as well as improve financial inclusion and access to financial assets. Meet the Top 20 startups These 20 startups are the 4YFN26 semi-finalists, selected by our remote jury. Only four ground-breaking companies have been chosen in each award category and you'll be able to meet them in person at 4YFN. Climate Tech Startups creating innovative solutions to fight climate change and boost environmental resilience. Climate tech Skyfora Oy Climate tech Doctor Scrap Climate tech URAPHEX Climate tech Sensegrass Digital Horizons Startups leading digital transformation and introducing cutting-edge tech across industries. Digital Horizons AIM Intelligence Digital Horizons DeepKeep Digital Horizons NeuralTrust Digital Horizons Enhans Fintech Startups leveraging advanced technologies—AI, blockchain, and automation—to redefine financial services and drive inclusive digital finance. Fintech Dost Fintech Spendbase Fintech Kistpay Fintech DRUO Health Tech Startups harnessing AI to transform healthcare end-to-end, from clinical trials through diagnostics and treatment. Health Tech Biorce Health Tech Medwise AI Health Tech Sycai Medical Health Tech AI Diagnostics Mobile Frontiers Startups driving telecom innovation and shaping the future of connectivity Mobile Frontiers OptAI Mobile Frontiers ZIM Connections Mobile Frontiers ConnectHear Mobile Frontiers Kreios Space SL Onsite Jury Itxaso Del Palacio General Partner, Notion VC Raymond Liao Samsung NEXT, VP & MD Ventures Vikram Taneja AT&T, Head of AT&T Ventures Karine Peters VC Investor, T Capital Cristina Fonseca Indico Capital Partners, General Partner Remote Jury Rika Christanto LifeX Ventures HEALTH TECH Oleg Malenkov TA Ventures HEALTH TECH César Velasco Astrazeneca HEALTH TECH Dr. Mussaad M. Al-Razouk Deerfield Management HEALTH TECH Jorge Blasco Lumo Labs CLIMATE TECH Rosalind Bazany Antler CLIMATE TECH Gema García Repsol Ventures CLIMATE TECH Fernando Casado INCLIMO Climate Tech Fund CLIMATE TECH Tamara Steffens Thomson Reuters FINTECH Jordi Vidal Kibo Ventures FINTECH Samarth Shekhar SixThirty Ventures FINTECH Soumaya Ben Beya Dridje Rasmal Ventures FINTECH Miguel Arias K Fund MOBILE FRONTIERS William Bao Bean Orbit Startups MOBILE FRONTIERS Vik Li Ericsson Ventures MOBILE FRONTIERS Faisal Zia GSMA Foundry MOBILE FRONTIERS Aniol Brosa Inveready DIGITAL HORIZONS Tomás Marques Indico Capital Parterns DIGITAL HORIZONS Hans Sohngen KPN Ventures DIGITAL HORIZONS Pierre-Antoine Beaudoin Nvidia DIGITAL HORIZONS What the 4YFN Awards means for startups Global recognition: Finalists and winner gain international exposure and visibility for their startup. Networking opportunities: Participating teams connect with top investors, venture capitalists and industry leaders. Growth and traction: The programme helps selected startups boost momentum and speed up their development. Prestigious community: Each year, a cohort of ground-breaking companies join this renowned competition that celebrates innovation and excellence. Prizes and perks 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 Prize Sponsor * The cash prize is non-cumulative with lower category cash prizes. Being here, one of the benefits is being able to meet face to face with, many of our, existing customers as well as potential leaders and, customers, is really important for us. For instance, this morning, the union minister of communications of India stopped by our part, and we had an opportunity to explain what synthetic data can do, in this area. Muckai Girish CEO, Rockfish data (Finalists Digital Horizons) We sincerely appreciate your selection of SAKAK as one of the Top 20 startups at 4YFN. Thanks to this opportunity, we have gained numerous business prospects, some of which have already led to contracts. Since our incorporation in 2022, being part of 4YFN has been our most significant achievement. Geongyu Bae Co-founder and CEO of SAKAK What an honor. Thank you everyone! So excited to have won the 4YFN award. Everyone, I hope I get to see you next year at the 4YFN Conference. José Fernández CEO & Founder, Bankuish (Fintech). (Winner 4YFN25) We are exhibiting together with the other finalists and startups out here for just for now, and it was surprising for me because we are supposed to be competitors, but actually we feel like a team. Jesus Prada Alonso CEO & Co-Founder, Horus ML (Finalist Digital Health) We applied 4YFN25, for a few reasons. One is really to expose the advancements that were made in the space sector and how they will impact, life in general and the solutions for the mobile industry. We also applied to get recognition for the efforts that were made by the company. I would say that the third thing is, when participating in 4YFN is really the ability to be exposed to other things that are happening, in the future and you can apply to your business. Avi Shabtai CEO & Founder, Ramon Space. (Finalist Mobile Frontiers) I would encourage other startups to apply for opportunities like the 4YFN pitching. It's a great way to hone your messaging and if you are successful, it's a great chance to meet other amazing startups. I always find it so energizing to be around other founders. But also you get a chance to come to beautiful Barcelona, which, if you've not done before, I would always recommend. Brittany Harris CEO & CO-Founder, Qflow. (Finalist Green Tech)