3 and 6.03 | IDEAS UPV in 4YFN

IDEAS UPV brings the university’s entrepreneurial talent to 4YFN 2026

IDEAS UPV will be present at4 Years From Now (4YFN) 2026one of the main international meetings of the startup ecosystem, which will be held from March 3 to 6 atBarcelona within the framework of theMobile World Congress.

Participation will take place through the stand ofValència Innovation Capitalwhere thePolytechnic University of Valenciathrough its Knowledge Transfer Office ( UPV Innovation), will be represented together with the main agents of the Valencian innovative ecosystem.

In this context,IDEAS UPV will play a key role in the visibility of entrepreneurial talent emerging from the university, showcasing startups, innovative projects and transfer results that connect research, market and investment.

An international showcase for entrepreneurship UPV

4YFN has established itself as a strategic meeting point for startups, investors, corporations and institutions. For four days, the event brings together conferences, round tables and networking spaces focused on areas such as artificial intelligence, digital health, sustainability, data economy and the future of work.

The presence of IDEAS UPV in this environment involves:

  • Strengthen the international projection of the UPV entrepreneurial ecosystem.
  • Generate new strategic alliances
  • Connecting university startups with potential investors and partners
  • Positioning Valencian talent in one of the main global innovation scenarios.

Side Event: the Valencian ecosystem presents itself at 4YFN

One of the highlights will be theValencian Ecosystem Side Eventwhich will take place onTuesday, March 3 at 11:30h at booth 8.1B13 of València Innovation Capital.

This meeting will highlight the strength and transformative capacity of the Valencian innovative ecosystem and will bring together startups, facilitators, investors and key players.

The program will include:

  • Institutional welcome by Paula Llobet (València Innovation Capital)
  • Presentation of new developments and strategic lines of the facilitating entities
  • Round table with the startup IMPERIA and its investors, as a case of success “made in Valencia”.
  • Networking cocktail for all attendees, generating a space for strategic connection between talent, corporations and investment.

A unique opportunity to show why Valencia has established itself as a technological and entrepreneurial hub in the Mediterranean.