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Unveiling the Future: 4YFN26 Awards Highlight Top Startups

The 4YFN26 event is set to illuminate the world of startups during the MWC26 in Barcelona, where innovative minds meet to showcase breakthroughs and bold ideas. The excitement builds as the top 20 startups compete for the prestigious 4YFN26 Award, each a beacon of creativity and solutions addressing the world's pressing challenges.

A Platform for Visionaries

Scheduled for March 4, 2026, this year’s event promises to be nothing short of revolutionary. The 4YFN26 Awards are deeply embedded in the fabric of the startup ecosystem, representing a unique opportunity for emerging leaders to pitch their concepts to a panel of distinguished judges from the investment and tech sectors. These judges will rigorously evaluate pitches based on innovation, scalability, and impact.

The Top 20 Startups: Paving the Way for the Future

Selected from a competitive pool of hundreds of applicants, the top 20 startups encompass diverse sectors, revealing the multifaceted nature of innovation today. Here’s a glance at trailblazers from various fields:

Climate Tech

1. Greenlyte Carbon Technologies GmbH (Germany) - Innovating processes to extract CO2 from the atmosphere, converting it into green hydrogen and synthetic fuels.
2. Sensegrass (UK) - Utilizing AI for agricultural productivity, optimizing resource use and crop health.
3. Skyfora (Finland) - Enhancing weather predictions with AI-driven technologies that warn of extreme climate events.
4. URAPHEX (Spain) - Revolutionizing industrial water regeneration through sustainable, chemical-free solutions.

Digital Horizons

1. AIM Intelligence (Korea) - A cutting-edge AI security middleware identifying and mitigating risks in enterprise systems.
2. DeepKeep (Israel) - Protecting company data and AI models against emerging threats.
3. Enhans (Korea) - Crafting AI-powered infrastructures for large-scale digital transactions.
4. NeuralTrust (Spain) - Aiding businesses in securely implementing generative AI applications.

Fintech Innovations

1. Dost (Spain) - Streamlining financial processes for growing enterprises through automation.
2. DRUO (USA) - Enabling direct bank payments, eliminating the need for cards.
3. Kistpay Private Limited (Pakistan) - Enhancing smartphone accessibility via affordable financing options.
4. Spendbase (Ukraine) - Managing corporate spending with unified tools for SaaS and cloud costs.

Health Tech Revolution

1. AI Diagnostics (South Africa) - Offering tools for TB screening in resource-limited settings using AI technology.
2. Biorce (Spain) - Automating clinical trial processes for efficiency.
3. Medwise AI (UK) - Providing rapid evidence-based responses to healthcare professionals at the point of care.
4. Sycai Medical (Spain) - Utilizing AI imaging systems for early pancreatic cancer detection and monitoring.

Mobile Frontiers

1. ConnectHear (Pakistan) - Facilitating accessible communication for the deaf through real-time sign language interpretation.
2. Kreios Space SL (Spain) - Innovating satellite longevity in low Earth orbit.
3. OptAI (Korea) - Enhancing on-device AI performance through targeted tools.
4. ZIM Connections (UK) - Simplifying global connectivity with region-specific eSIM plans for travelers.

Witness Innovation in Action

By showcasing cutting-edge technologies across various industries, this year’s 4YFN26 is themed “Infinite AI”, encapsulating the transformative era of artificial intelligence spearheaded by ambitious founders. As startups vie for the winner's spot, they’ll not only compete for a monetary prize of €20,000 provided by GMAS Foundry but also gain invaluable exposure and networking opportunities at this highly anticipated event.

Join us in Barcelona to meet these innovators and witness the future of technology! Secure your spot today for the 4YFN26 experience, which promises to connect startup founders with investors and global media.

Whether you’re a potential investor, industry leader, or technology enthusiast, the 4YFN26 Awards await you with open doors, ready to inspire and transform the landscape of startups in 2026.

Register Here for 4YFN26

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