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4YFN Awards

Awards up to €20,000 cash and global stage exposure to the top digital startup at Barcelona's 4YFN.

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The 4YFN Awards is GSMA's global competition for digital startups at 4YFN Barcelona, part of the Mobile World Congress event family, awarding up to €20,000 cash and stage exposure to the top startup across multiple award categories. Startups submit an online application; a Top 20 is selected first, then narrowed to 5 Finalists who pitch live on the 4YFN Stage during the Awards Ceremony, and one Wi…

What this grant funds

The 4YFN Awards is a global competition for the most innovative digital startups, judged across multiple award categories at 4YFN Barcelona, part of GSMA's Mobile World Congress event family. It targets startups building digital products broadly rather than one specific sector.

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CycleiHow often this grant runs - e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.No fixed schedule
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.26 Oct 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.-
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.-
Award typeiThe form of funding - grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Prize
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.-
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.-
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