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MWC Open Innovation Challenge 2026 @4YFN Barcelona

02-03 tot 05-03
Event
Barcelona,
MWC Open Innovation Challenge 2026 @4YFN Barcelona

Are you looking to showcase your innovative solutions and connect with leading international corporates?

Join the MWC Open Innovation Challenge 2026, an exclusive matchmaking event taking place during 4YFN at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026 in Barcelona. This challenge program offers innovative startups and scale-ups the opportunity to pitch their solutions directly to corporates actively looking for new technologies and partnerships.

The Open Innovation Challenge is designed to help companies gain visibility, validate their solutions and explore concrete business and innovation collaborations.

Register now

 

Why participate?

1. Pitch directly to corporates

Meet and pitch your solutions to international corporates such as Sony Europe, Repsol, Desigual, Swiss Post and others that are actively scouting for innovative technologies during MWC and 4YFN.

2. Access concrete innovation challenges

Participating corporates publish over 45 targeted innovation challenges, offering startups and SMEs clear entry points for collaboration, pilot projects or commercial partnerships.

3. Leverage the power of 4YFN & MWC

4YFN is the startup innovation platform of MWC, the world’s leading connectivity and digital technology event. With thousands of startups, investors, corporates and tech leaders on site, it offers unparalleled exposure and networking opportunities.

4. Efficient matchmaking format

The challenge is built around pre-scheduled 20-minute meetings, ensuring focused, high-quality conversations with relevant decision-makers, both onsite and online.

 

 

How does it work?

  1. Register via the matchmaking platform: MWC Open Innovation Challenge 2026
  2. Explore challenges posted by participating corporates
  3. Request meetings with corporates whose challenges match your solutions
  4. Pitch your innovation during pre-arranged meetings
    • Onsite meetings during MWC & 4YFN: 2–5 March 2026
    • Online meetings: 9–13 March 2026

Who should participate?

The Open Innovation Challenge is relevant for:

  • SMEs, startups, and innovators offering solutions in digital technology, telecommunications, IoT, AI, cybersecurity, and more.
  • Companies eager to expand their business network and explore collaboration with global corporates.

 

Enterprise Europe Network (EEN)

InnovationQuarter is a partner in the Enterprise Europe Network, the world’s largest support network for small and medium-sized enterprises, It offers business services such as matchmaking events that help establish international partnerships and also provides advice for international growth and supports business innovation.

InnovationQuarter is co-organising this event, together with main organizer ACCIÓ, the EEN-partner for Catalunya.

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Questions?

Feel free to contact us.

Niklaas van Hylckama Vlieg

Projectmanager International Trade
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