Registration opens for the 4YFN 2025 Awards

July 4, 2024

The application period is now open for the 4YFN 2025 Awards, a global competition aimed at finding the best startup in the world.

How it works

From all participating startups, 20 will be selected across 5 different categories. From these 20, 5 finalists will emerge (1 per category) and will be invited to the 4YFN25 awards ceremony, where they will pitch their projects to major investors. Following this, the group of investors will announce the winning startup.

Requirements

Startups must meet the following criteria to participate in this competition:
  • Must have commenced operations within the last 7 years (from July 2017 onwards).
  • Must be resident in one of the participating countries.
  • Must offer solutions, products, or services that are available on the market at the time of application.
  • The company must be technology-related, although it can belong to any sector.

Amount

The amount varies depending on the startup’s category:
  • The 20 pre-selected startups will receive a prize of €1,500.
  • The 5 finalists will receive a prize of €2,500.
  • The winning startup will receive €20,000.

Deadlines

The deadline to apply for this award is October 1, 2024. Applications can be submitted through their website. For more information and assistance with the application process, please email us at info@autoocupacio.org or call us at 93 490 88 60.

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