{"id":19153,"date":"2026-03-12T06:18:19","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T06:18:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sominnport.cat\/?p=19153"},"modified":"2026-09-10T12:29:03","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T12:29:03","slug":"18234","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sominnport.cat\/en\/18234\/","title":{"rendered":"SOM-INN PORT explores the latest tech trends at MWC and 4YFN 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Once again, the Mobile World Congress (MWC)<\/strong> and 4YFN<\/strong>, two world-leading events in technology, innovation and entrepreneurship<\/strong>, were held at Fira Barcelona Gran Via<\/strong>, in L\u2019Hospitalet de Llobregat, from March 2 to 5<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The MWC and 4YFN welcomed 105,000 visitors from 207 countries and territories<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Catalonia\u2019s stand at MWC<\/span><\/h6>\n
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Spain\u2019s stand at MWC<\/span><\/h6>\n

As in previous years, SOM-INN PORT<\/strong> attended the event with the aim of gaining first-hand insight into the trends transforming industry and identifying collaboration opportunities with startups, corporations and institutions from the digital ecosystem<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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 Harmonicity at MWC<\/h6>\n

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This year, MWC26<\/strong>, celebrating its 20th edition<\/strong>, revolved around the concept \u201cThe IQ Era\u201d<\/strong>, which emphasizes the combination of data, deep thinking and critical analysis to better guide decision-making and technological development<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The congress was structured around six main themes<\/strong> (Intelligent Infrastructure, ConnectAI, AI for Enterprise, AI Nexus, Tech4All and Game Changers<\/em>), addressing topics such as the digital infrastructures of the future, the integration of artificial intelligence into productive sectors, technological inclusion and the most disruptive innovations in the mobile field<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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AI Data Center at MWC<\/h6>\n
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 Technical collaboration between Indra and BWT Alpine to apply sovereign Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Formula 1 environment<\/h6>\n

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Aerial and Amphibious Drone Detectors<\/h6>\n
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Autonomous Vehicles at MWV<\/h6>\n

At the same time, 4YFN26<\/strong> once again placed startups at the center of the stage<\/strong>, consolidating itself as a key meeting point for entrepreneurs, investors and corporations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The 4YFN occupied two exhibition halls<\/strong>, where around 1,000 companies from more than 100 countries<\/strong> showcased their innovations, with strong representation from the Catalan and Spanish ecosystems<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Pitchs at Tech Barcelona stand<\/h6>\n
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Under the theme \u201cInfinite AI \u2013 the boundless frontier\u201d<\/strong>, the common thread of this year\u2019s edition was artificial intelligence<\/strong>. Although AI had already been a major topic in previous editions, it was mainly discussed as a subject of debate rather than the core technology behind startups<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Spain\u2019s stand at 4YFN<\/h6>\n
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AI computing from data center to edge<\/span>  <\/span><\/h6>\n

This year, however, commercial-stage solutions based on artificial intelligence clearly dominated the landscape. <\/strong>The event explored the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence and the many applications startups are developing to transform a wide range of industries<\/strong>. It also highlighted the role of human intelligence and the entrepreneurial ecosystem as key drivers of technological innovation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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 Startups Pitchs at 4YFN<\/span> <\/span><\/h6>\n
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Startups in 4YFN<\/span><\/h6>\n
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Catalonia\u2019s stand at 4YFN<\/h6>\n

Among the program highlights were the 4YFN26 Awards<\/strong>, which provide international visibility to emerging technology companies<\/strong> and include a \u20ac20,000 prize<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

In this edition, 20 startups participated<\/strong>, with five finalists selected in the categories of HealthTech, Fintech, ClimateTech, Mobile Frontiers and Digital Horizons<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The winner was Biorce<\/strong>, an artificial intelligence platform for clinical trials that integrates recent public trial data and enables the generation of research protocols in just a few minutes through its software Aika<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Startups awarded at 4YFN<\/h6>\n

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The presence of SOM-INN PORT at MWC and 4YFN 2026<\/strong> made it possible to strengthen knowledge of emerging trends in artificial intelligence, connectivity and digitalization<\/strong>, while also exploring new collaboration opportunities with startups and key players in the technology ecosystem<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

4YFN once again proved to be a valuable space to connect with startups and technology companies, exchange experiences and identify solutions potentially applicable to the digital transformation of ports and the promotion of the blue economy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Among the initiatives present was the startup DATLANTIS<\/strong>, whose \u201cUnderwater Data Center\u201d<\/strong> project has the Port of Tarragona as a facilitating partner<\/strong> within the Ports 4.0 Ideas call<\/strong>.<\/h6>\n

This direct exposure to innovation is particularly relevant to continue promoting initiatives linked to digital transformation, sustainability and the competitiveness of the port sector<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

March 12, 2026<\/strong>
Department of Innovation and Blue Economy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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