Applications are open to join the Catalonia Health Innovation Ecosystem Pavilion at 4YFN 2027

4YFN, one of the leading international events for entrepreneurship and innovation, will return to Barcelona March 1–4, 2027, as part of MWC Barcelona.

Biocat and the Fundació TIC Salut Social, in collaboration with ACCIÓ and other key organizations in Catalonia’s healthcare system, will coordinate a new edition of the Catalonia Health Innovation Ecosystem Pavilion. Located in Hall 8.0, the pavilion will bring together 16 Catalan startups developing innovative healthcare solutions.

Selected companies will have an exhibition booth for two days—either March 1–2 or March 3–4, with time slots assigned by lottery—to showcase their solutions to a global audience and connect with investors, corporations, and other members of the ecosystem. Each startup will have its own space, equipped with a counter, two stools, power outlets, Wi-Fi, and custom graphics. The participation fee is €157.86 plus VAT per company.

Participation also includes several passes to 4YFN for all four days of the event and to MWC for the final two days, as well as visibility in the virtual catalogs and on the 4YFN and MWC websites.

Who can apply?

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Be a startup founded less than ten years ago.
• Have a company tax identification number (CIF). Applications from self-employed professionals will not be accepted.
• Be headquartered or based in Catalonia.
• Have at least three people working full time on the project, although duly justified exceptions may be considered.
• Have a strong technology component or offer disruptive innovation.
• Have a scalable business model with growth potential and a focus on the global market.

Companies that only provide consulting services, develop software for third parties, or have little activity beyond a website are not eligible.

In selecting companies for the Catalonia Health Innovation Ecosystem Pavilion, priority will be given to startups working on:

• New therapeutic strategies based on personalized and precision medicine, such as gene therapy or genomic or in vitro diagnostic services and solutions.
• Prevention and diagnostic technologies, including predictive analytics, telemedicine, screening, and digital diagnostics.
• Technology solutions for integrated health and social care.

How to apply

Interested startups must complete the application form on ACCIÓ’s website by October 18, 2026.

Applications must include a company presentation in Catalan, Spanish, or English, limited to 10 slides and 5 MB, covering:

• The product or service.
• The business model.
• The financing and international growth plan.
• The team.

Selected startups will be notified before November 30, 2026, and must confirm their space reservation in December, before the end of the year.

Discover how your startup can participate in 4YFN 2027

Would you like to showcase your startup at one of the leading international events for startups, held in Barcelona as part of MWC?

Join this online information session to learn how to participate in 4YFN 2027 with ACCIÓ. The 4YFN team will also present the opportunities the event offers and share tips on how to make the most of your experience as an exhibiting startup.

• Monday, September 21, 2026
• 9:30–10:30 a.m.

Register now!