4YFN25
Come to 4YFN 2025
From 3rd to 6th March, 2025
Barcelona Activa is participating once again in the new edition of the leading startup fair 4YFN, in the context of the MWC, to support and promote the ecosystem of emerging companies in the city. We look forward to seeing you at Fira de Barcelona, Gran Via!
We are located in Hall 8.1
The stand is designed to become the meeting point for the local and international entrepreneurial community, a relational space where you can hold meetings, share experiences and learn about new trends in the sector.
At stand C11 you will find:
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Personalised attention to address all your requests and advise you on municipal services.
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4 services by Barcelona Activa, in their own spaces where you can discover all the latest news: UX Lab, Deep Tech Corner, Investment Corner and Barcelona International Welcome Desk.
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Showroom, where you can try out in real time the innovations and solutions presented by 3 startups from our ecosystem: Keybotic, Nixi for children and Union Avatars.
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Barcelona Activa Village, with 32 startups in their own spaces in front of the stand and in two different shifts: the first on days 3 and 4, the second on days 5 and 6.
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Agora, an open and multipurpose space where you can network and attend presentations and meetings. Check out the extensive programme of activities later on this website.
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Coffee break, culinary space where you can taste free products from some user entities of Business Services or Entrepreneurship: Associació CAVA women, Cupcakemoka Bakery, Garage Beer, Incapto, Salssa, Segundo Plato and The Buttery Group.
3 startups in the Showroom
Get to know 32 startups at the Barcelona Activa Village
3 and 4 March
5 and 6 March
Main activities
How did I get venture capital to look at my start-up?
Round table with companies invested by venture capital entities, in which Barcelona City Council, through Barcelona Activa, is a limited partner. They will share their challenges and strategies to attract the attention of investment units.
- Ana Muñoz Farré, co-founder and CEO at Punto Health
- Sergi Mainar, co-founder and CSO at Uobo
- Álvaro Mancilla, CEO at Bankflip
- Guillem Oliva, co-founder and CEO at Konvo AI
- Moderator: Gemma Escamilla, specialist in business advice at Barcelona Activa
Connect to create: why entrepreneurship does not work alone?
Round table with entrepreneurs who will explain their experience and connection with the ecosystem.
- Talía Bonmatí, CEO of Dinbeat
- Martín Cohen, CEO of Mixo
- Moderators: Maurici Alkain, CEO of Netmentora Catalunya, and Mar Garcia, head of entrepreneurship at Barcelona Activa
Tasting - Segundo Plato
Segundo Plato is a sustainable catering company based on food recycling and social inclusion. The company participates in Barcelona Activa's Innofood programme.
Mentor in Residence: programme & participating startups
Pitch session of the Barcelona Deep Tech Node startups.
- Daniel Torres, Quantum Sense
- Maria Fernanda Murrieta, Electraqua Tech
- And more startups
- Moderator: Itziar Blasco, director of Entrepreneurship at Barcelona Activa
Technological solutions for care challenge
Exploring technological solutions to address the challenges of ageing and transform the Care Economy, with cooperation between the public and private sectors.
In collaboration with Mediktor, IMA Health and Qida.
Tasting - Cupcakemoka Bakery and Incapto
Cupcakemoka is a bakery specialising in customised cakes and 100% vegan options. They have participated in the INICIA XXXI programme of Barcelona Activa.
Incapto offers a new experience to recover the aroma and taste of authentic molet-finished coffee, ready to enjoy at the click of a button, without capsules or unnecessary waste. The company was housed in Barcelona Activa's Glòries Incubator.
Opportunities in 2025 for Space Startups
Round table where the challenges and opportunities for space startups will be discussed from the point of view of consolidated companies, startups from ESA BIC Barcelona (European Space Agency Business Incubation Center) and the European Space Agency (ESA).
- Jaume Sanpere, founder and CEO at Sateliot
- Maria Jose Montilla, manager of European programmess at the European Space Agency
- Carles Franquesa, founder and partner of Aistech Space
- Moderator: Cristina Protasio, project manager at SnellOptics
Music Tech: innovation and talent
Find out about the future prospects of leaders in the music sector.
- Jose Luis Zagazeta, president of Barcelona Musictech Hub
- Gonçal Calvo, head of innovation at BMAT Music Innovators
- Francisca Carreno, CPO at SonoSuite
- Lissette Lemus, Institute of Research in Artificial Intelligence of the CSIC (IIIA-CSIC), co-director of Artificia
- Moderator: Montse Sanz, head of prospecting and recruitment events at Barcelona Activa
Technology Park, the place to consolidate your deep tech company
Do you know everything that Barcelona Activa offers at the Technology Park? A space for responsible business growth, innovation and talent development.
- Carme Sánchez, head of Companies at Barcelona Activa
Women Invest Day - LIDERA
In this event, created especially for startups led by women, you will be able to present your proposal in front of expert investors in the field of innovation and business development.
- Martina Carina Klien, WA4Steam
- Meritxell Campoy, WA4Steam
- BStartup
- EconomistesBAN
Women TECH EU: at the forefront of deep tech in Europe
Discover the latest innovations in advanced technology in Europe, driven by women.
- Gemma Cunillera, AFAEMME
- Marta Maiques
- Laura Lizama, Heecap
- Daniela Tost, Virmedex
- Modera: Cristina Ramos, Barcelona Activa
Business Opportunities in Barcelona’s Blue Economy
Explore business opportunities in Barcelona's blue economy and discover new paths to sustainable growth.
- Pablo Bou, responsable de desenvolupament de negoci a BlueNetCat
- Carles Rúa, cap d'innovació a Port de Barcelona
- Alejandro Samaniego, CEO a Titanium Technology
- Mayte Corbinos, CEO a Blue Ocean Nutrition
- Moderator: Anna Majó, directora de Sectors estratègics i Innovació a Barcelona Activa
Tasting - Cava Women Association
Women with a passion for cava: Cava Women is a collective dedicated to giving visibility to the women behind each bottle of cava and who follow tradition, without leaving behind the innovation of the sector. The association has participated in the LIDERA programme of Barcelona Activa.
Food & Purpose – Transforming the sector
An inspiring space where women entrepreneurs from the food sector will share their experiences and sustainable business models. It includes a round table with LIDERA entrepreneurs and networking with leaders of the Juno House community.
- Andrea Draper, marketing director at Raíces Ibéricas
- Vanessa Espejo, founder at KOPS Barcelona
- Maria Portabella, founder at Segundo Plato
- Laura Gispert, founder at Voilà
- Sílvia Trillo, LIDERA mentor and digital marketing expert
Startup Pitching Session: Barcelona Startup Pitch I
Some of Barcelona's most innovative startups will present their projects.
- Techwiich
- Metly
- Lernmi
- Feeder
- ChattyHiring
- Play Your Brand
- Tracks CO2
- Ok Clinker
- WOW Technology Barcelona
- One Hub Energia
Tasting - Garage Beer
Project for the creation of modern beers in the heart of the city of Barcelona. The company has participated in the Circular Economy programme for companies in Barcelona Activa's industrial estates.
Powering the Sustainable Future Together
Join a stimulating discussion with representatives from two of Europe's leading entrepreneurial cities: Barcelona and Stockholm. Together with Norrsken House Barcelona, discover the collaboration to drive sustainable transition through impact investment startups.
- Itziar Blasco, director of Entrepreneurship at Barcelona Activa
- Andreas Folgeqvist, director business development at Stockholm Business Region
- Rocío Alcocer, COO at Norrsken House BCN
Startup Pitching Session: Barcelona Startup Pitch II
Some of Barcelona's most innovative startups will present their projects.
- Bamboleo Talk
- Airlingo
- Salssa Enterprises
- Lizcore
- Levelab
- Live Fresh Biotech
- Zenit Solar Tech
- AgoraTechAI
- Beat Bureaucracy ET
- Metascan
- Beder
Tech Tourism Talks - From startup to enterprise: keys to successful growth
Open debate on strategies for managing growing teams, adapting corporate culture and avoiding common mistakes during the expansion, with the participation of two startups and two consolidated companies.
- Elena Losantos, CEO and co-founder at Identify Travel
- Francesc Cano, CEO and founder at Clorian Ticketing
- Moderator: Anna Monjo, team leader of the Catalunya Clusters Programme at ACCIÓ
Venture Capital Firms: Key Agents for Startup Growth
In this session, two venture capital firms and two startups will share their experiences related to investing in startups from both perspectives.
With the collaboration of Nextmol, 4Founders Capital and Abac Nest Ventures.
CONNECTIO Dialogues: how ERIA, Fluidra and Grup Saltó drive corporate venturing and open innovation. + CONNECTIO Meetings
The companies ERIA, Fluidra and Grupo Saló will present their open innovation strategies and will take part in marthmakin meetings with interested startups to foster collaboration and corporate venturing.
- Josep Solé, corporate venture director at ERIA
- Pere Camprovin, manager at Fluidra Lab
- Jordi Cabau, CTO and innovation director at Grup Saltó
- Bàrbara Mayoral, innovation specialist at Barcelona Activa
Tasting - Garage Beer
Project for the creation of modern beers in the heart of the city of Barcelona. The company has participated in the Circular Economy programme for companies in Barcelona Activa's industrial estates.
Social Economy and potential for technological talent
Round table on the Social Economy in the technology sector, with examples of tencológica cooperatives and social value initiatives that address challenges such as attracting talent and growth.
- Joan Martínez, strategy and business development director of FACTO and co-coordinator of UpmeUp
- Joan Caballero, coordinator of Som IT Cooperatiu and coordinator of Som Connexió
- Marta Dalmau, project manager of Tandem Go
- Marta Campo, responsible for strengthening policies of the Table of the Third Social Sector of Catalonia, M4Social
- Daniel Arricivita, responsible for Social Economy services at Barcelona Activa
Tasting - Salssa
Focused on high-performance, natural, gut-responsive sports nutrition, Salssa designs products for endurance, strength, power and agility sports. The company has participated in Barcelona Activa's BSTEP programme.
Investing in sports. FAQs & myths
Participate in an interactive session where sports startups can connect directly with a sectoral investor by exchanging knowledge and solving questions in the form of FAQs.
- Xavier Trallero, director general of Barcelona Sports Hub
- Xavier Dumont, head of Entrepreneurship at Barcelona Activa
Barcelona Deep Tech Afterwork
Organised by Barcelona Activa, Horizon10 and The Collider / Mobile World Capital, this exclusive gathering is where science meets entrepreneurship, innovation sparks connections, and deals take shape.
Keys to find private investment
Round table with companies invested by venture capital entities, in which Barcelona City Council, through Barcelona Activa, is a limited partner. They will share their challenges and strategies to attract the attention of investment entities.
- Christian Gascons, COO of G4AL
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Sergi Borja, co-founder and CEO of Honei
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Oriol Iborra, co-founder and CEO of Nimble Diagnostics
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Judit Giró, co-founder and CEO of The Blue Box
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Ivan Rodríguez, business finance manager at Barcelona Activa
Tasting - The Buttery Group
The perfect balance between texture and flavour, The Buttery Group is committed to sustainability and innovation. The company has been advised by Barcelona Activa's Business Financing Service.
DON’T MISS BEAT BARCELONA!
The official afterwork to connect with Barcelona-style innovation. You will be able to attend conferences, networking events, round tables and immersive experiences to discover the culture, art and cuisine of our city.
Located in gardens GG6 and GG7, at the entry to Hall 8.1 of Fira de Barcelona, Gran Via.
Come to BEAT BARCELONA!
