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4YFN<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

4YFN and GSMA Foundry have formed a strategic partnership with the goal of driving innovation in the mobile and tech industry. Startups in the 4YFN ecosystem can tap into resources, mentorship, and funding opportunities through GSMA Foundry, enriching the program with innovative ideas. This partnership fuels innovation, propelling digital transformation and inviting startups to apply for the 4YFN Awards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4YFN26 Awards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The 4YFN Awards is a global startup competition aimed at finding the best digital startups around the globe. It is the highest official recognition offered exclusively to startups during MWC Barcelona 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visit the 4YFN website<\/a> to find out more about the Awards.
The deadline for entries closed on 22 October 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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And the winner of the 4YFN26 Awards is…<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Biorce<\/strong><\/a> has been crowned the winner of the 4YFN26 Awards at MWC26 Barcelona! The announcement was made on Wednesday 4 March, following an electrifying on-stage pitching competition.

In four years, Biorce aims to be the global leader in AI-driven clinical research automation, setting a new industry benchmark with Aika – the first end-to-end AI platform for clinical trial design, feasibility, and patient recruitment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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GSMA Foundry & 4YFN25 Awards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bankuish<\/strong><\/a> from the USA was crowned the winner of the prestigious 4YFN25 Awards<\/strong> at MWC25 Barcelona! This groundbreaking fintech startup is revolutionising credit access for gig workers by challenging traditional banking models with a more inclusive financial evaluation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read 4YFN25 winner and finalists
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GSMA Foundry & 4YFN24 Awards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For a second year running the GSMA Foundry sponsored the 4YFN Awards at MWC Barcelona, offering a \u20ac20,000 cash prize to the winner and a GSMA Foundry showcase package to each of the finalists.

Click below to read the full case studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hear from our 4YFN24 Finalists<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We spoke with the 4YFN finalists about their experience in the awards and advice for other start ups. Click below to hear more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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