- València Innovation Capital is now accepting applications to select 16 startups that will be part of Valencia’s joint booth at 4 Years From Now (4YFN) 2026, the major startup event at the Mobile World Congress, which will take place in Barcelona from March 2 to 5, 2026.
- 👉 Registration form: https://shorturl.at/aBfLO
- Terms and Conditions: https://shorturl.at/SzobW
Are you an innovative startup in the Valencian ecosystem looking for international visibility, access to investors, and the opportunity to present your project on a global stage? This is your chance. In addition, 5 or 6 of the registered startups will have the chance to deliver their pitch on the iconic “Founders Stage,” one of the stages with the highest visibility among investors, corporations, and international media.
Why participate?
The selected startups will enjoy key benefits to boost their visibility, validate their business model, and connect with strategic partners:
1. Participation at the Valencia Innovation Capital booth
✔ Exhibition-type ticket valid for all 4 days of the event (valued at 989 €).
✔ One day of exhibition space with its own pod within the València Innovation Capital booth.
✔ Brand visibility in VIC’s official communications and event materials.
2. Opportunity to pitch on the “Founders Stage” (March 3, 2026)
✔ Between 5 and 6 startups will be selected to take the stage.
✔ Pitch to an international audience of investors, corporations, and stakeholders in the tech ecosystem.
✔ A transparent selection process that includes a Demo Day phase for the 12 shortlisted companies.
3. Strategic Networking and International Visibility
✔ Direct contact with accelerators, institutions, global startups, and investors.
✔ Participation under a well-established regional brand: València Innovation Capital.
✔ Integration into a delegation that promotes Valencian innovation on a European scale.
Important: This call for entries does not cover travel or lodging expenses, but it does provide access to the event and exhibition space.
Who is eligible to run for office?
This call for applications is aimed at innovative, technology-based startups in Valencia that meet the definition set forth in Law 28/2022 on Startups. To participate, you must meet requirements such as:
Be a startup that has been in business for less than 5 years (or 7 years in strategic sectors).
Have a tax or registered office in Valencia or have participated in an in-person incubation or acceleration program in the city since January 1, 2024.
Have an innovative and scalable business model.
Have a certificate of incorporation filed with the appropriate registry.
It is not necessary to have the ENISA certificate.
How can I participate?
All you have to do is fill out the official form before the deadline:
👉 Registration form: https://valenciainnovationcapital.typeform.com/4YFN26-startups
Each startup may submit only one application.
📅 Registration deadline: by 11:59 p.m. on January 9, 2026.
How will the startups be selected?
The technical team at València Innovation Capital will evaluate the applications based on criteria such as:
-Business Model (6 points)
-Scalability (5 points)
-Innovation and differentiation (5 points)
-Traction and validation (4 points)
The top 16 will be awarded an exhibition space (1 day).
The assigned day will be determined at random to ensure equal opportunity.
Startups that are not selected may be placed on a waiting list.
Would you like to pitch on the Founders Stage?
Check the appropriate box on the form.
From among the applications, 12 startups will be shortlisted to participate in a Demo Day at La Harinera.
A panel of experts will select the 5–6 startups that will present their pitches at 4YFN.
If your startup wants to grow, this is the place to be.
4YFN is the place where partnerships are accelerated, market viability is validated, and a global vision is projected.
If you’re part of Valencia’s innovation ecosystem, we want you to join us in Barcelona.
👉 Sign up now and join the València Innovation Capital delegation at 4YFN 2026.