The GSMA Foundry has officially opened its Call for Innovation Demos for Mobile World Congress 2027 in Barcelona, inviting organisations from across the global connectivity ecosystem to apply for the opportunity to showcase live technologies and real-world innovation experiences at the GSMA Pavilion. The submission window is now open, with a deadline of Friday, July 17, 2026, and interested organisations can submit their demo proposals at https://gsma.at/1ft.
The call is open to a broad range of technology areas, reflecting the diversity of innovation driving the global connectivity industry forward. GSMA is actively seeking interactive demonstrations spanning artificial intelligence, edge computing, non-terrestrial networks, immersive healthcare, smart manufacturing, robotics, digital trust, and beyond. The emphasis is firmly on live, hands-on experiences that go beyond static displays to show how technology is actively solving real industry challenges today, rather than theoretical or future-facing concepts. Organisations that can bring working demonstrations of connectivity-enabled solutions to the show floor are being particularly encouraged to apply.
The GSMA Pavilion is consistently one of the most visited destinations at Mobile World Congress Barcelona, attracting operators, enterprises, startups, investors, policymakers, and media professionals from around the world who come specifically to experience the leading edge of connectivity technology. With more than 100,000 attendees expected at Mobile World Congress 2027, a presence at the GSMA Pavilion represents one of the most impactful stages available to any organisation looking to place its technology in front of global decision-makers and industry leaders at scale. For startups and emerging companies in particular, the exposure offered by the GSMA Pavilion can serve as a significant milestone in building international visibility and credibility.
By opening the call several months ahead of the event, GSMA is giving organisations ample time to develop and refine their proposals and ensure their demonstrations are built to the standard expected at one of the world’s largest technology gatherings. Companies and organisations that see themselves as contributors to the next generation of connectivity, whether through hardware, software, platform, or service innovation, are encouraged to review the submission guidelines and put forward their best work before the July 17, 2026 deadline.
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