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Ocean Cluster

The Iceland Ocean Cluster’s mission is to create value and discover new opportunities by connecting entrepreneurs, businesses and knowledge in the marine industries.

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British Embassy Book Launch

British Embassy Book Launch

We were thrilled last week that the Iceland Ocean Cluster was the venue selected by the British Embassy and the British Ambassador to Iceland, her excellency, Dr. Bryony Mathew for the launch of the wonderful book "Tæknitröll og Íseldfjöll". This book was written by...

Three Megatrends and the Future of Aquaculture and Blue Foods

Three Megatrends and the Future of Aquaculture and Blue Foods

Author: Árni M. Mathiesen When thinking about fish farming in Iceland, its achievements, its future and indeed the future of global aquaculture, three actual and potential megatrends come to mind. 1. The trend towards healthier foods with a focus on a higher...

Lunch with the Environment Minister

Lunch with the Environment Minister

Members of the Iceland Ocean Cluster were invited to lunch at the Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climate last Tuesday, August 30th by the Minister, of the environment Gudlaugur Thor Thordarson. The minister spoke about key environmental issues and goals, Dr. Thor...

CROWDTHERMAL – Rural Innovation in geothermal energy

CROWDTHERMAL – Rural Innovation in geothermal energy

Are you interested in geothermal energy projects and the possibility of crowdfunding to support innovation, then this is a great event for you! Eimur, Iceland and GEORG (Geothermal Research Cluster) have put together a great agenda of talks about crowdfunding and...

The Japanese ambassador in Iceland visits IOC

The Japanese ambassador in Iceland visits IOC

The Japanese ambassador to Iceland, Ryotaro Suzuki and his adviser, Sachiko Furuya, recently received guidance on the Iceland Ocean Cluster from the former minister and chief adviser of the Iceland Ocean Cluster Árna M. Mathiesen. In continuation of Árni's guidance,...