AMPT has formed a strategic partnership with 4YFN (Four Years From Now) to accelerate the next leap in digital transformation with Materials Deep Tech. As a part of this partnership, the two organizations will develop verticals to connect startups at the bleeding edge of science, innovation and development in core areas such as Frontier Tech, Quantum, AI-Enabled Biotech, IoT and Next-Gen Software-Embedded Technologies.

4YFN (Four Years From Now) is the leading startup business platform convening tech innovators, leaders and disruptors to accelerate change for societal impact. It will hold its 8th edition in MWC Barcelona at the heart of the world's largest mobile industry exhibition, 28 February - 3 March 2022. The event will convene the best digital startups around the globe that are making a positive impact on achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, enabling startups, investors and large corporations to propel the digital ecosystem and launch new business ventures together.

 To this end, AMPT and 4YFN have organized a dedicated track on Materials Deep Tech followed by a VIP miXer™ networking event to engage stakeholder companies, startups and investors. The session will take place on March 1st at 4YFN, which will begin with an opening talk by Dr. Zina Jarrahi Cinker, the Director General of AMPT, exploring the “MATTERverse” and how Frontier Materials weave into the next chapter of digital transformation. This will be followed by a panel discussion with Carolina Aguilar, CEO & Co-Founder of INBRAIN Neuroelectronics and John Hoffman, CEO of GSMA, discussing “What’s on the Edge of Materials Deep Tech” and focused on how the next leap in connectivity will rely on advances in the materials world. Lastly, global movers and shakers in Frontier Materials will convene at the VIP miXer™ to explore PUZZLE X 2022.

Dr. Zina Jarrahi Cinker said that: "This partnership is another step for AMPT to accelerate the use of Frontier Materials with next-gen digital innovations to transform industries, cities and society for a better world.”

“We’re excited to be partnering with AMPT to propel the digital revolution using Frontier Materials,” said Pere Duran, Director of 4YFN. “The exciting intersection between the digital and materials world gives rise to many emerging technologies and applications.”

AMPT is hosting a VIP miXer™ featuring global movers and shakers to explore PUZZLE X 2022. Those who are interested in learning more about Frontier Materials and the MATTERverse are invited to join AMPT for drinks on March 1 at 4 PM CET in Fira Gran Via. Interested parties can request an invitation by emailing partnership@amptnetwork.com. Learn more about the Materials Deep Tech track at 4YFN here.

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‍About PUZZLE X™ Venture

Supported by the Spanish Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism, the Government of Catalonia and Barcelona City Council, AMPT is partnered with Fira Barcelona and Mobile World Capital Barcelona to create a Frontier Materials ecosystem generator focused on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. PUZZLE X is a yearly event and 365-day venture builder that accelerates innovative startups with globally scalable solutions. PUZZLE X Venture Barcelona is the first entrepreneurial hub in the world for Materials Deep Tech companies, establishing Barcelona as the epicentre of Frontier Materials and SDGs.

About 4YFN

4YFN (Four Years From Now) is the leading startup business platform convening tech innovators, leaders and disruptors to accelerate change for societal impact. It will hold its 8th edition in MWC Barcelona at the heart of the world's largest mobile industry exhibition, 28 February - 3 March 2022. The event will convene the best digital startups around the globe that are making a positive impact on achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, enabling startups, investors and large corporations to propel the digital ecosystem and launch new business ventures together.