GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS
€20,000 one-time cash prize to the single winner.
Rolling submissions; watch for the 4YFN27 open call announcement.
FUNDING TYPE
Grant
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
Only 20 startups reach the semi-finals, 5 become finalists, and 1 wins the €20,000 prize.
The funnel is steep: 4 startups per category advance to semi-finals, then a panel narrows to 5 finalists before selecting a single winner. Jury feedback suggests strong IP, clear traction, and differentiated technology are what move applications forward.
WHAT IT TAKES
Submit your application during the open call — 1-3 hours
Remote jury review and selection of Top 20 semi-finalists — Weeks, handled by organizers
Attend 4YFN Barcelona in person as a finalist — Multi-day event
WORTH KNOWING
Jury comments on past winners highlight proprietary technology, proven traction, and clear societal relevance as decisive factors — not just the idea. Startups with defensible IP and early commercial validation appear to consistently advance.
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