4YFN 2025, in Barcelona
03-03-2025 tot 06-03-2025
Bringing regional digital solutions to market
From 3 – 6 March 2025, the 11th edition of 4YFN (4 Years From Now) will be celebrated in the vibrant city of Barcelona, held in conjunction with the prominent global connectivity event Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025. 4YFN is situated in Hall 8.1 of the Fira Gran Via expo center in Barcelona, a dynamic hub where InnovationQuarter coordinates the Netherlands delegation for startups. This is the location where startups, investors and corporates come together to connect and launch new business initiatives. 4YFN also supports startups with networking opportunities and a spotlight on innovation, providing a stage to present their innovative solutions. In 2025, sixteen Dutch startups will be showcasing their innovations in sectors like digital technology, cybersecurity, eHealth, AI and more, all aimed at expanding their global market presence. Watch how it happened in 2024.
Want business growth and international expansion?
If your company is a startup, scale-up, or SME specializing in innovative tech products and is primarily registered in the Netherlands, the 4YFN platform can provide significant advantages. Participants gain tremendous visibility through eye-catching booths and can generate up to 50 high-value international business leads in a week. The event allows you to pitch on one of four stages, directly network with proactive investors, and garner attention from global press and media. Additionally, you’ll receive dedicated support for international matchmaking from the Enterprise Europe Network and have the chance to foster connections with over 200 high-level professionals in telecom and connectivity.
About the role of InnovationQuarter
Under the theme ‘Bringing Regional Digital Solutions to Market’, InnovationQuarter engages in prominent events such as 4YFN, to provide a global stage for innovative startups and scale-ups to present their products. In 2023 and 2024, eight and sixteen Dutch startups, respectively, showcased their advancements at 4YFN in fields like eHealth, artificial intelligence, 6G technology, apps, cybersecurity, green tech, fintech, and cloud applications at the 4YFN event. You can read the recaps from 2024 and 2023 (in Dutch).
About 4YFN
As a partner of MWC, the startup event 4YFN has evolved into the leading connectivity industry gathering, providing a vital platform for startups, investors, and corporations, attracting major players in the sector to explore innovations and forge valuable connections. In 2024, 4YFN attracted over 85,000 visitors, 900 exhibitors, and 2,000 founders from 110 countries, with 1,000 investors and €50 billion in funds represented.
