MWC Barcelona 4YFN26 Awards applications open
The 4YFN26 Awards is the most prestigious global startup competition, celebrating the most innovative digital startups during MWC Barcelona and guaranteeing visibility and international exposure.
The 4YFN zone at MWC25 Shanghai
4YFN is a global startup platform empowering innovative new ventures through connections, exposure and investment opportunities. The sister show of MWC Barcelona, 4YFN has cultivated a thriving community of founders, investors, corporate innovators and industry leaders, providing continuous support and collaboration for startups.
€60bn
of funds represented at MWC Barcelona.
Returning to Shanghai with a fresh, new energy, the 4YFN zone was at the centre of MWC in 2025, in the high-traffic area of Hall N2.
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Access to active investors
Startups get the chance to pitch ideas to a diverse range of investors actively seeking the next big thing. From angel investors to corporate venture capitalists, our event attracts a wide spectrum of funders, eagerly looking for their founders.Contact our sales team
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Revolutionary products and solutions
For investors, this is where the next world-changing idea is waiting. Find scalable solutions, revolutionary products and passionate founders. It’s the best way to stay ahead in the fast-paced world of innovation.
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Scale, accelerate and innovate at 4YFN
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Proven success stories
Huawei, ZTE and other local giants have been purchasing startup technologies through 4YFN in recent years. -
Premier location
Hall N2, a high-traffic zone alongside top innovators and investors. -
Tech talks
30-minute pitches, presentations and spirited debates - the perfect opportunity to showcase your ideas, demonstrate your solutions and gain exposure. -
Meet the operators
4YFN is in the main exhibition hall of MWC Shanghai, hosting Chinese operators like China Mobile and China Telecom. It makes it easy for 4YFN startups to connect with the big names. -
Take it global
the event’s C-suite attendees come from both domestic and international businesses, meaning global opportunities for startups. -
Scale it
build global enterprise partnerships and integrate with a dynamic startup ecosystem. -
International exposure
450+ international media outlets and industry analysts covered MWC Shanghai last year. -
Talk to our sales team to explore all the advantages exhibiting can bring to your startup.