4YFN (4 Years From Now) is GSMA’s startup-focused program based in Barcelona that runs global startup competitions and ecosystem partnerships to surface and accelerate digital and mobile-first innovation. It awards cash prizes, exhibition space, mentorship and industry connections across sectoral tracks such as HealthTech, FinTech, Climate/Green Tech, Mobile/Telecom and next‑generation internet projects, prioritizing startups with demonstrable product-market fit and potential for SDG-aligned impact. 4YFN operates primarily through time-bound award cycles and partner programs (e.g., GSMA Foundry, NGI Sargasso) rather than open multi-year grants.
Competitive, program-based awards and ecosystem support: cash prizes (typical awards range ~$1,500–$21,600), exhibition space and event access, mentoring and partner-backed equity-free funding. Awards are seasonal/annual with fixed application windows and administered via 4YFN/GSMA application portals and partner calls.
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Apply to the specific 4YFN Awards cycle via the online portal before the announced deadline (next cycle deadline listed as Oct 22, 2025); enter the category that best matches your product (HealthTech, FinTech, ClimateTech, Mobile Frontiers, Digital Horizons). Prepare a concise pitch, evidence of traction or pilots, and highlight SDG or impact alignment; note that some programs exclude sanction-listed countries and that selected winners receive exhibition space and media exposure in addition to cash prizes.
Current and upcoming funding from 4YFN (4 Years From Now) that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Open to emerging tech startups; the awards page highlights selected startups and finalists across thematic categories.
Deadline: Submissions open call for 4YFN27 is forthcoming; no active deadline is listed in the scraped content.
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