Wednesday May 15th
side events
Central Public Procurement: Public Sector Innovation Day
Stafræn sveitarfélög í samstarfi við Ríkiskaup halda sameiginlega vorráðstefnu þann 15. maí um opinbera nýsköpun á Hilton Reykjavík Nordica.
Viðfangsefni: Hið opinbera x Gervigreind
Delegation of the EU in Iceland: Wanna have funds? 💰
Entrepreneurs and Businesses Talk EU Funding
There are plenty of different sources of EU funding. Meet some Icelandic innovators and entrepreneurs who have benefited from it; our speakers will share some insights into their experiences as well as describe how EU funding contributed to their impactful projects.
VISTKERFI NÝSKÖPUNAR
Í hvernig vistkerfi blómstrar nýsköpun?
Kíktu í heimsókn til okkar í Gróðurhúsið á Lækjartorgi 15.-16. maí. Þar verður Reykjavíkurborg með opið hús og örviðburði sem setja nýsköpun í borginni í fókus.
Icelandic Student Innovation Fund & Eurodesk: An outstanding innovation
Spotlighting Success Stories and Inspiring the Next Generation of Icelandic Innovators.
Join us during the Icelandic Innovation Week and hear from past grantees of the Icelandic Student Innovation Fund, the path of their innovation projects and where it led them. Also get inspired by the tales of international opportunities for young innovators through the Eurodesk portal.
Tækniþróunarsjóður & EEN: The Innovative Globetrotter
Discover How to Tap International Funds and Networks with Rannís!
11:30 – Welcome – Mjöll Waldorff, Specialist at Rannís
11:40 – Geosilica - Fida Abu Libdeh, CEO and founder
11:50 – Digital Europe – Sigþrúður Guðnadóttir, Specialist at Rannís
12:00 – Defend Iceland – Theódór R. Gíslason, CEO and founder
12:10 – Standup – Snjólaug Lúðvíksdóttir
Fermented Shark Tank Pitch Competition 🦈
The fermented shark tank is a pitch opportunity open for all startups, coming from Iceland and abroad. The event will take place during our Takeover day on the 15th of May in the festival area, around Kolaportið. You will take a bite and a shot and start pitching with the time ticking, repeating this every minute with a maximum of 3 minutes to pitch your company!
Innovation Norway: Romanian Start-Ups Shaping Health, Waste, and Tech
Join us for an unparalleled showcase of Romania's pioneering ventures in the dynamic landscape of tech disruption, health tech, and waste management. The event will highlight funding opportunities available to Icelandic companies through the EEA Grants, fostering cross-border synergies and promising partnerships between the tech ecosystems of Romania and Iceland. Don't miss this transformative event where boundaries blur, and opportunities abound for shaping the future of technology and sustainability.
Iceland Ocean Cluster: Blue Ocean House 🌊
A showcase of exciting blue innovation, and industry collaboration for a more environmentally and economically sustainable ocean and seafood sector. You will be able to walk around our beautiful ocean cluster house and meet the entrepreneurs and see their innovations and products that are changing and evolving the blue economy both here in Iceland and around the world.
Landsvirkjun & Ministry of Enviroment, Energy and Climate: Sustainable Sparks 🌿
Igniting Innovation in Iceland's Energy Landscape:
Embark on a journey of innovation at Iceland Innovation Week's standout event, hosted by Landsvirkjun and the Ministry of Environment, Energy, and Climate. Delve into the realm of energy-related innovation with Blámi, Eimur, Eygló, and Orkídea, pioneering joint ventures at the forefront of Iceland's sustainable energy movement.
LOGOS: From Startup to Exit - Legal Insights for Entrepreneurs
How do founders best navigate the complex legal terrain, and what do you need to watch out for during your startup, scale, and exit?
During this on-stage conversation, we delve into firsthand experiences of a SaaS founder who successfully navigated this landscape from startup to exit. Fannar and Jón will share practical insights into vital legal considerations, including on the legal relationship between founders and investors, protecting intellectual property rights, compliance issues, and contractual agreements essential for protecting your business from inception to a successful international exit.
Nordic Ignite & New Business Venture Fund: Investor Playground
Are you an Angel Investor looking for an exclusive opportunity to network with other top investors and hear from some of the most exciting early stage startups around? Look no further than our invite-only event in downtown Reykjavik, Iceland!
Blikk: Tap into tomorrow - Unveiling the future of Payments 💰
Experience seamless transactions and sip on innovation at our launch event.
Introducing the future of payments: Join us for an unforgettable launch event!
Are you ready to experience the next big leap in payment solutions? Get ready to be blown away at our exclusive event where we unveil the future of transactions: account to account payments!
Cocktails & Connections: The perfect blend!
Alda: Generation Mix-Up: Karaoke & Drinks!
🎉 Join Alda, the Icelandic female-founded startup revolutionising Diversity & Inclusion journeys, for a memorable evening during Iceland Innovation Week! Dive into our vibrant karaoke room at Alda's HQ in downtown Reykjavik on May 15th, 5-7pm. Sip on refreshing drinks, connect with like-minded individuals, and sing your favorite tunes.
Alvotech: How was it made?Pivotal stories from our journey
Alvotech was born from a simple idea: becoming a global leader in the biosimilar space by delivering high quality, cost-effective products, and services, enabled by a fully integrated approach and broad in-house capabilities. Biosimilars, approved based on similarity to an already approved reference product, with no clinically meaningful differences in terms of safety and efficacy, increase patient access to vital biologics. Biologics represent nearly one-half of spending in the pharmaceuticals space, in terms of healthcare cost and product development.
YAY: Every Moment is a YAY Moment 🎉
YAY Happy hour! Come and have a drink with us, experience the YAY Moment and mingle!
Greenbytes & Melta: Forgotten Feast 🍓
Join us for "Forgotten Feast" at Iceland Innovation Week! It's not your typical food event — it's a culinary rebellion against waste. With Kjartan Óli Guðmundsson leading the charge, we're turning overlooked ingredients into gourmet delights. From dumpster dives to gourmet creations, we're redefining sustainability and shaking up Iceland's food scene. Ready to challenge your taste buds and make a statement with every bite? We're redefining resourcefulness in the kitchen together!
Registration required, keep your eyes peeled - link to be shared!
Timo & Overtune at Iceland Innovation Week. Piano extravaganza
Timo Weiland, is an American fashion designer, disc jockey and, angel investor and entrepreneur, as well as the co-founder and creative director of the Timo Weiland brand. Timo will be speaking at Iceland Innovation Week.
Accompanied by Overtune, Timo will be hosting a piano party X drinks at Kjarval Vinnustofa on Wednesday the 15th of May.
This event is Invite-Only. Request to join HERE.