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Innovators Magazine returns to 4YFN Barcelona for a tenth year

Some partnerships become part of your story.

We’re delighted to share that Innovators Magazine and OnePoint5Media are once again media partners of 4YFN Barcelona — continuing a relationship that began back in 2017.

And with 4YFN27 taking place in Barcelona from 1–4 March 2027, that makes this our 10th year alongside one of the world’s most important platforms for startups, founders and emerging technology.

It’s a partnership that feels very much at home with what we do at Innovators: discovering the people with bold ideas, championing innovation with purpose, and helping the next generation of companies find a wider audience.

Could your startup be one of them?

The 4YFN Awards 2027 are now open for applications, giving digital startups the opportunity to pitch to investors, gain international visibility and compete for a €20,000 prize.

This year’s categories include Climate Tech, Connectivity, Digital Horizons, Fintech and Health Tech.

The Top 20 startups will receive a range of opportunities including an exhibition pod at 4YFN, investor connections and the chance to pitch on stage. Five finalists will then compete for the overall award.

Applications close 26 October 2026.

If you’re building something ambitious, useful and genuinely capable of changing what comes next, this could be your moment.

Find out more about the 4YFN Awards and apply

We’ll be following the journey closely — and look forward to being back in Barcelona for our tenth year.

Innovators Magazine x 4YFN Barcelona

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Susan is the co-founder of Innovators Magazine and a consultant for OnePoint5Media. Susan is also a member of the UNFCCC-led Resilience Frontiers Nexus group.

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