Number of Ocean Start-ups Never Higher

“We have seen an amazing increase in the number of startups in the ocean cluster in Iceland,” says dr. Thor Sigfusson CEO of the Iceland Ocean Cluster. Of the top 100 startups in Iceland, ocean related industries have mostly represented around 5% of the...
IOC Analysis: A New Wave of Marine Investments

IOC Analysis: A New Wave of Marine Investments

Investments in new equipment and innovation in the ocean cluster are expected to reach an annual €100-170 million in the coming years. At the same time, the importance of entrepreneurship in the ocean cluster has met increased understanding. Untraditional...
Iceland Ocean Cluster nominated for Nordic Startup Awards

Iceland Ocean Cluster nominated for Nordic Startup Awards

We are proud to announce our nomination for “Best Office Space” in the Nordic Startup Awards competition for the second year in a row. Furthermore, Herberia, a startup located in the Ocean Cluster House was one of five Icelandic businesses nominated for...

Innovation in Celebration of the Ocean Cluster House Expansion

Over 400 guests attended the grand opening of a new phase in the Ocean Cluster House today in Reykjavik, Iceland. This is the third expansion phase of the Ocean Cluster House since its inauguration in 2012, which is now occupied by over 50 marine-focused...
The Ocean Cluster House Expands

The Ocean Cluster House Expands

Next Wednesday, April 1st, we will officially launch the third expansion of the Ocean Cluster House. Currently, renovations are being completed and several new businesses have settled in among the 40 that already occupy the building.To celebrate, our companies and...