The Big Wave at SMAU Stockholm 2026 with the Sardinia Region Delegation
Innovation, internationalization and new opportunities for Fenicio® in the Scandinavian markets.
From 19 to 21 May 2026, The Big Wave S.r.l. took part in SMAU Stockholm 2026 as part of the regional delegation promoted by the Autonomous Region of Sardinia to support the internationalization of Sardinian startups, innovative companies and SMEs.
The initiative is part of the regional actions aimed at strengthening the competitiveness of the Sardinian business ecosystem in international markets and connecting the island’s innovation ecosystem with global hubs, corporates, investors and stakeholders.
In particular, The Big Wave was admitted to the support programme for participation in the international event Roadshow SMAU 2026 – Stockholm stage, benefiting from a total contribution of €5,100.00, structured as follows:
- €1,500.00 as direct aid, through a non-repayable voucher intended to cover eligible expenses under the public notice;
- €3,600.00 as indirect aid, consisting of support for participation in initiatives and events promoted by the Sardinia Region.
The measure was activated within the framework of the actions promoted by the Department of Industry of the Autonomous Region of Sardinia to encourage the presence of innovative Sardinian companies in leading international contexts dedicated to innovation and access to new markets.
Fenicio®: culture, environment, accessibility and data for territories
During the mission in Stockholm, The Big Wave presented the potential of Fenicio®, the digital platform developed to enhance culture, environment and territories, with a specific focus on accessibility, sustainability and data-driven visitor experiences.
Fenicio® integrates digital content, multilingual storytelling, accessibility tools, proximity technologies, BLE beacons, QR codes, NFC, monitoring dashboards and, in advanced scenarios, IoT sensors for environmental monitoring and territorial intelligence.
The platform is designed for museums, cultural sites, parks, nature routes, small municipalities, tourism destinations and distributed territories aiming to improve the visitor experience, increase inclusion, enhance tangible and intangible heritage, and collect useful data for destination management and development.
Sardinia’s innovation ecosystem in international markets
The participation in SMAU Stockholm represented an important opportunity for The Big Wave to engage with international operators, institutions, corporates, innovation hubs and stakeholders involved in the development of digital solutions for territorial enhancement.
In line with the path promoted by the Sardinia Region, the mission helped strengthen the positioning of Sardinian innovative companies in an international context particularly attentive to sustainability, accessibility, service digitalization and territorial transformation.
For The Big Wave, SMAU Stockholm 2026 opened new dialogue opportunities with Scandinavian market players interested in innovation models applied to cultural heritage, tourism destinations, parks, forests, museums and accessible outdoor experiences.
A further step in The Big Wave’s internationalization path
The participation in the Swedish stage of Roadshow SMAU 2026 is part of The Big Wave’s growth and internationalization strategy, aimed at bringing its digital solutions to European contexts characterized by a strong focus on public innovation, environmental sustainability, accessibility and the quality of tourism and cultural experiences.
Through Fenicio®, The Big Wave intends to continue developing tools capable of connecting people, places, content and data, contributing to the creation of more inclusive, measurable and territory-based visitor experiences.
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