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Sploro at 4YFN 2026: Turning EU Funding into Growth for Startups

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From 2–5 March 2026, Sploro will be at 4YFN (Four Years From Now), the startup-focused platform of MWC Barcelona, connecting with founders, scaleups and innovation leaders across Europe.

As one of Europe’s leading platforms for founders, investors and deep-tech innovators, 4YFN is where ambitious companies connect, pitch and scale.

This year, Sploro will be actively contributing to the conversation on how EU funding can become a real growth engine for startups and scaleups. Through expert panels and ecosystem engagement, our team will share practical strategies to help companies secure non-dilutive funding, navigate European programmes and turn public capital into structured, sustainable growth.

Because in today’s competitive landscape, understanding Horizon Europe, cascade funding and innovation subsidies is no longer optional — it is strategic.

Before 4YFN: Global Tech Festival

Ahead of MWC week, on 1 March, Miguel García (CEO, Sploro) will speak at the Global Tech Festival in the panel:

Fueling Growth with Strategic Grants & Subsidies

🗓 1 March 2026 | 17:30–17:50 CET

Miguel will bring the founder perspective to a discussion on how startups can leverage EU funding instruments effectively.

Key topics include:

  • Mapping the EU funding landscape (Horizon Europe, cascade funding, national programmes)
  • What evaluators prioritise: impact, TRL alignment and budget credibility
  • Writing high-impact proposals efficiently
  • Operationalising funds post-award (reporting, milestones, audit readiness)
  • Avoiding common mistakes that silently weaken applications
 

The session offers a practical roadmap for growth-stage companies seeking non-dilutive capital.

Sploro at 4YFN (MWC Barcelona)

rom 2–5 March 2026, Sploro will be present at 4YFN, the startup-focused platform of MWC Barcelona, with Miguel García (CEO), Alberto Sierra (COO) and César Muro (B2B Sales Executive) actively engaging with founders, scaleups and innovation stakeholders across Europe.

Following his participation at the Global Tech Festival, Miguel will join the team at 4YFN to continue discussions around non-dilutive funding strategies and EU growth opportunities.

During 4YFN, Sploro will contribute to two key sessions:

EU Projects Pop-Up: Connect, Pitch & Partner

🎤 César Muro, B2B Sales Executive, Sploro
🗓 Tuesday, 3 March 2026 | 17:00–18:45
📍 MWCapital Stand – Hall 6 (Stand 6B31)

This session will connect innovators and ecosystem actors looking to build strong European consortia and explore collaborative EU funding opportunities.

Hard to Scale? Turning EU Funding & Policy into Growth for Deep-Tech Startups

🎤 Alberto Sierra, COO, Sploro
🗓 Wednesday | 10:00–10:45

This discussion will explore how EU policy frameworks and funding instruments can be transformed into structured scaling strategies for deep-tech startups.

Throughout the event, the Sploro leadership team will be available to connect with organisations seeking to turn European funding into a competitive growth advantage.

Why 4YFN Is Strategic for EU-Focused Startups

4YFN gathers Europe’s most dynamic startup and investment community. For founders navigating capital-intensive growth phases, public funding is a powerful complement to equity investment.

When strategically leveraged, EU funding enables:

  • Technology validation and TRL advancement
  • Market expansion
  • Consortium-based innovation
  • Risk reduction before private investment rounds

 

Sploro supports organisations across Europe in identifying, securing and managing EU funding — transforming complexity into competitive advantage.

Let’s Meet at 4YFN 2026

If you are attending 4YFN and exploring:

  • Non-dilutive funding strategies
  • EU project partnerships
  • Cascade funding mechanisms
  • Horizon Europe opportunities

 

Book a meeting with our team during MWC Barcelona.
Let’s turn EU funding into your next growth milestone.

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