Entrepreneurs take the stage at 4YFN in Barcelona
THE WORLD’S largest mobile industry exhibition, the Mobile World Congress, held in Barcelona, once again played host to a major entrepreneurs gathering.
4YFN24, a startup event of the MWC celebrating its 10th anniversary, unfolded across two halls, featuring a series of programs dedicated to significant topics such as digital health, green technology, fintech and more, spanning seven stages and four networking areas.
This year, it marked the debut of the Founders program and the University and Spin-off Center, celebrating academic innovation.
Qilimanjaro Quantum Tech emerged as the winner of the 4YFN Awards, selected by a jury panel representing expert investors and industry specialists.
The quantum computing initiative was chosen as the winner after a presentation competition on stage, evaluated by a panel of expert investors and industry specialists, as well as a live audience consisting of company executives, entrepreneurs, government officials and the public.
Among the privileges bestowed upon the winners was a cash prize of 20,000 euros ($21,630) provided by GSMA Foundry, along with the opportunity to speak at 4YFN MWC Barcelona 2025.
BEST COME TOGETHER
The 4YFN Awards is a global startup competition to discover the best digital ventures worldwide.
Pere Duran, director of 4YFN, congratulated Qilimanjaro Quantum Tech for winning the 10th-anniversary edition of the 4YFN Awards and to each of the four finalists who took the stage.
“Triggering innovation and entrepreneurial spirit, as seen on the 4YFN stages over the past decade, is significant. We eagerly await the next 10 years, where the future of the global startup ecosystem shines bright as we connect founders with investors and shed light on the world’s top digital startups,” Duran said.
Qilimanjaro Quantum Tech faced stiff competition from other finalists shortlisted in the 4YFN Top 50 Startup list, including Bitsensing, Mica AI Medical, Ocean Econstructures and Whispp. Finalists were selected based on innovation, impact, future potential and more of the venture’s offerings.
The 4YFN Top 50 Startup list, released for the second consecutive time in November 2023, rewards digital startups at the forefront of technology. Over its decadelong impact, 4YFN has brought together more than 9,200 founders with 5,400 investors, and this year, it hosted over 900 participants, 400 speakers, and over a thousand investors, with a collective fund exceeding 50 billion euros.