Research Services in Iceland

Audna - Technology Transfer Office Iceland

TTO Iceland is the national Technology- and Knowledge Transfer Office for all universities and foremost public research organisations in Iceland. As a non-profit organisation, our mission is to support the scientific community in Iceland with advice on R&D- and innovation management, intellectual property protection, analyse market- and patent landscapes, connect inventions and innovative research projects with investors and the industry, and enable science & technology to have more impact on society, both nationally and internationally.

1 to 10 staff

Garg A. Associates

TEV Studies Due Diligence Lender's Engineer Business Valuation Charted Engineer Technical Audits Architects Intangible Asset Valuation - Brand, Business, Patent Tangible Asset Valuation - Land, Building, Plant and Machinery Marketability & Feasibility Studies

11 to 50 staff

Numerus

Numerus kemur skoðunum fólks á framfæri með söfnun, greiningu og framsetningu áreiðanlegra upplýsinga.

1 to 10 staff

Brilliant.Is

Brilliant er hugbúnaðarlausn sem mælir heilsu og ástand viðskiptasambanda á fyrirtækjamarkaði sem og upplifun einstakra notenda í rauntíma. Kerfið sendir sjálfkrafa út stuttar púlskannanir til viðeigandi viðskiptavina. Svörin gefa innsýn inn væntingar og þarfir viðskiptavina og hvernig megi bæta þjónustu og vörur fyrirtækisins og sýnir þróun ánægju yfir tímann. Í kjölfarið skilur fyrirtækið betur þarfir og upplifanir viðskiptavina og getur farið í breytingar sem stuðla að aukinni ánægju viðskiptavina sem leiðir þá til meiri hagnaðar hjá fyrirtækinu.

1 to 10 staff

Carbon Par

STERF funded scientific research project estimating the carbon status of land used by golf courses within The Golf Union of Iceland.

1 to 10 staff

Cloccs

1 to 10 staff

Kurana

Kurana understøtter dansk kunst- og kulturliv. Det gør vi ved at indsamle og skabe omfattende viden om kunst- og kulturlivets værdi, vilkår og udviklingspotentialer for alle involverede i økosystemet. Vores virke bygger på to søjler: Kulturens Vidensbank samt egne kultursociologiske analyser om kunst- og kulturområdet. Kurana bidrager til en sund og bæredygtig udvikling og vækst i dansk kunst- og kulturliv. Vi er drevet af at skabe mere viden om vilkår og udviklingspotentialer ud fra et kultursociologisk, socioøkonomisk og socialpsykologisk blik på hele økosystemet. Vi har et blik for det hele menneske i den viden, vi skaber, med formålet om at understøtte en sund og bæredygtig udvikling inden for kunst- og kulturområdet.

1 to 10 staff

The Reykjavik Academy

The Reykjavik Academy (RA) is a coalition of independent scholars and an interdisciplinary research center, funded in part by the Icelandic ministry of culture and education and the City of Reykjavik, as well as individual grants from domestic and international agencies. The RA scholars represent many different areas of interest within the humanities and social sciences as they pertain to Icelandic history, culture and society

11 to 50 staff

Grein Research

Grein Research is a company that provides expert advice in materials physics with emphasis on the deposition of thin film / coatings. We can offer advice on a variety of materials science related issues including choice of materials, synthesis techniques and evaluation. We offer a range of analysis techniques for characterizing materials, from atomic structure to bulk properties. We also perform thin film synthesis of a wide range of materials. Using advanced screening techniques we can design new materials tailored to specific applications.

1 to 10 staff

Icelandic Institute For Intelligent Machines

is a non-profit research institute dedicated applied basic research in artificial intelligence and automation technologies for the Fourth Industrial Revolution. catalyzes innovation by faciliating strategic collaboration between academia and industry, targeted projects, strategic alliances, collaborative platforms, and cross-disciplinary fertilization. spurs growth and greatly enhances the speed of progress whenever and wherever AI technologies are found to be relevant.

1 to 10 staff

Icelandic Heart Association

Research Institute

11 to 50 staff

Georg Geothermal Research Cluster

GEORG is a non-profit research driven geothermal cluster initiative that brings together players in the geothermal field to form a strong force for rapid progress and value creation in geothermal research, engineering and design for the benefit of the society. GEORG tasks span around following four topics: 1. Service and Support- Support to enhance research activity and cluster services 2. International activities- Enhancing cooperation and influencing strategy within geothermal sector 3. Grant application assistance- Seek and secure funding opportunities for research, development and innovation projects 4. Promotion- Increasing awareness of geothermal energy potential, research, development, and innovation

11 to 50 staff

Sustainability Institute At The University Of Iceland

The aim of the Sustainability Institute at the University of Iceland (Sjálfbærnistofnun Háskóla Íslands) is to catalyze, facilitate and coordinate research to promote sustainable development, and address pressing problems of how to meet the needs of the present without adversely affecting future generations. These challenges are rarely limited to single disciplines. They require an interdisciplinary approach, drawing on competence from various fields. As an interdisciplinary institute within the University of Iceland the Sustainability Institute is in a key position to bring together experts from all disciplines within and outside the University The Sustainability Institute also contributes to the development of interdisciplinary graduate study programs in Environment & Natural Resources and Public Health Sciences. The Sustainability Institute strives to promote public awareness and understanding of sustainable development through open lectures and conferences.

1 to 10 staff

Institute Of Biomedical And Neural Engineering

The Institute of Biomedical and Neural Engineering is dedicated to advancing biomedical engineering to enhance healthcare practices. This leading research center offers state-of-the-art facilities including a high-density Electroencephalographic system (256-EEG), a Postural Control Platform with Virtual Reality System, and a 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing Center. Professor Paolo Gargiulo is the founder and the director of the Institute

11 to 50 staff

Markmar Ehf

Research and consulting services company focused on the European Research Framework Programmes. MarkMar identifies possible sources of research funding, and provides expertise to help partners to prepare and manage their collaborative research proposals and projects in the European Commission's seventh Framework Programme (FP7), as well as in the Nordic and Icelandic RTD support programmes. MarkMar can undertake the entire process of developing a research proposal; from defining the idea, building a consortium, submitting a research proposal, negotiating a contract, and finally, to manage the project in collaboration with the project consortium. The company aims to bring together all the necessary elements, knowledge and research developments required to establish the market potential for each project, and provide expertise in finding venture funding partners. Each project will deliver the concept closer to the market; define the process, products, and the necessary R&D to bring it to a financially viable stage. Those coming on board a project concept with knowledge, funding and other resources will through a consortium agreement decide on the sharing ratio of IPR rights prior to its launch. MarkMar also provides consulting services for: Development of innovation concepts for R&D, and product development, Product development cycle to a marketable product, Support exploitation of results through facilitation with venture capital sources in the marketplace, ISO 9001 Quality Assurance System development and preparation for certification.

1 to 10 staff

Stefansson Arctic Institute

An independent research institute at the University of Akureyri. Celebrating 27 years of Arctic Research 1998-2025.

1 to 10 staff

Maskína

Maskína var stofnuð árið 2010 af dr. Þorláki Karlssyni og Þóru Ásgeirsdóttur. Í upphafi árs 2022 rann MMR, sem stofnað var árið 2006 af Ólafi Þór Gylfasyni, undir hatt Maskínu. Með sameiningunni varð til eitt öflugasta rannsóknarfyrirtæki landsins. Starfsfólk Maskínu leggur áherslu á vandaðar gæðakannanir og kappkostar að mæta kröfum íslenskra fyrirtækja og stofnana í síbreytilegu umhverfi Maskína was founded in 2010 by dr. Þorlákur Karlsson and Þóra Ásgeirsdóttir. Both have decades of research experience. At Maskína, we employ various methods of data collection, both quantitative and qualitative. We select research methods which best suit the goals of our clients, whether it is a telephone survey, web survey, focus groups, in-depth interviews or bulletin boards, amongst many other methods. Regardless of the method used, our main focus is to provide reliable, informative and useful results. As a research partner in Iceland Maskína is a perfect choice. We are well equipped with experience and various research methods, but we are also small enough to provide flexibility, efficiency and speed.

1 to 10 staff

Tæknisetur

Tæknisetur (IceTec) is an independent, non-profit, research organization serving as a bridge between industry and academia by providing deep tech entrepreneurs with expertise and access to technical infrastructure. Formerly part of Innovation Center Iceland, IceTec has four decades of experience in the fields of materials science, biotechnology and energy and is a valuable partner in both domestic and international research projects.

11 to 50 staff

Orkídea

Orkídea is an innovation centre located in S-Iceland aiming to promote and facilitate energy related business opportunities in rural areas especially through sustainable use of green energy in food production, biotechnology and bio-based solutions. Orkídea focuses on value creation through valorisation of biological renewable resources and aims to promote research and development based on cross-sectoral collaboration between entrepreneurs, companies, universities and research institutes. Orkídea staff has long and successful experience in taking part in and coordinating large international projects, including FP6, FP7, H2020 and MSCA projects. Behind Orkídea are four founding partners; Landsvirkjun power company, the Association of municipalities in Southern Iceland, the Agricultural University of Iceland and the Ministry of Industries and Innovation.

1 to 10 staff

Skálanes Nature And Heritage Centre

Skálanes is a nature and heritage research centre situated within a 1250 hectare independent nature reserve. We welcome researchers, university students and visitors to study the Icelandic environment and learn about the rich cultural history. The aim of Skálanes is to be a place of learning. The research centre and its surroundings are available as a frame for residents to interact with the Icelandic nature and cultural heritage. We host expeditions and classes with students and researchers working within subjects such as biology, archaeology, zoology, geography and geology.

1 to 10 staff

Hafrannsóknastofnun - Marine & Freshwater Research Institute

Meginhlutverk stofnunarinnar er að stuðla að sjálfbærri nýtingu á auðlindum hafs, áa og vatna. Vöktunarverkefni eru lykilþáttur í starfsemi stofnunarinnar en einnig eru þar stundaðar fjölbreyttar rannsóknir sem ýmist má flokka sem grunnrannsóknir eða þjónusturannsóknir. Þá hefur stofnunin mikilvægu hlutverki að gegna við ráðgjöf og umsagnir.// Marine and Freshwater Research Institute (MFRI) is leading in marine and freshwater research in Icelandic territories and the arctic, providing advice on sustainable use and protection of the environment with an ecosystem approach by monitoring marine and freshwater ecosystems.

51 to 200 staff

Matís Iceland

Matís is a government owned, independent research company, founded in 2007 following the merger of three former public research institutes. For years, Matís has been considered a valuable partner in multiple, miscellaneous projects and taken part in successful cooperation with our partners around the world. Our success would not be possible without our firm belief in integrity. We have played a leading role in large international projects such as EcoFishMan (FP7), Whitefishmall (Nordic Innovation), Amylomics (FP7), MareFrame (FP7), SAF21 (Horizon2020), Arctic Bioeconomy (NMR) and PrimeFish (Horizon2020) and we have an ongoing fruitful cooperation with many of the largest food and ingredient companies in the world such as Pepsi Co, Nestlé and Roquette. Value creation within the bioeconomy and the development of policy and infrastructure in areas in need of understanding and training in the food production is one of our expertise. We have participated in numerous developmental programs with governments and developmental aid funds alike. Such projects include working with Tanzanian government improving fisheries in Lake Tanganyika, courses and consultation for the Kenyan government on quality issues for fish, the treatment of the catch, fish processing methods and packaging. And, last but not least, Matís' participation in the United Nation University Fisheries Training Programme (UNU-FTP) where Matís has handled the specialist training in Quality Management of Fish Handling and Processing part of the program. Our employees include many of Iceland‘s most competent scientists in the fields of food technology, food research and testing, and biotechnology; food scientists, chemists, biologists, engineers and fisheries scientists. Several employees also hold associate positions within Iceland's universities, while many Ph.D. students and M.Sc. students conduct their research at Matís in collaboration with the industry in Iceland and abroad.

51 to 200 staff

Reykjavíkurakademían

The Reykjavik Academy is a professional, non-profit membership organization consisting of independant scholars, educators and cultural workers in the fields of social sciences and the humanities. The organization‘s principal funding source is the Icelandic government, either from block- and research grants, in addition to rental income and service based contracts with the City of Reykjavik. During the past 26 years RA has housed and supported various research projects, educational experiments and writings, conferences and publication projects. Additionally, many RA scholars also work independently as lecturers and part-time educators at different educational levels in the Icelandic school system.

11 to 50 staff

Rannsóknasetur Skapandi Greina - Rsg

Rannsóknasetur skapandi greina var stofnað árið 2023. Markmið með stofnun þess er að að efla rannsóknir á atvinnulífi menningar og skapandi greina með hliðsjón af fjölþættum áhrifum listsköpunar og menningarframleiðslu á samfélagið. Rannsóknasetur skapandi greina er í eigu Háskólans á Akureyri, Háskólans á Bifröst, Háskólans á Hólum, Háskóla Íslands og Listaháskóla Íslands. Setrið er staðsett hjá Háskólanum á Bifröst.

1 to 10 staff

Eygló

The goal of Eygló is to promote and accelerate the development of innovative circular and green energy transition projects. Fostering collaborations to support climate -and energy-related initiatives while bridging the gap between individuals, companies, and institutions in East Iceland. Eygló focuses on bringing in foreign and domestic financing to East Iceland for research and development of energy and climate-friendly solutions which will strengthen the circular economy and improve energy efficiency in the region. Behind the project Eygló are three founding partners; Landsvirkjun (The National Power Company), the Ministry of the Environment, Energy and Climate, and Austurbrú (The developmental agency of East Iceland).

1 to 10 staff

Icelandic Tourism Research Centre Rannsóknamiðstöð Ferðamála

The Icelandic Tourism Research Centre (ITRC) is a cooperative project between the University of Iceland, the University of Akureyri and Hólar University. The ITRC's board is mandated by representatives from the three universities as well as representatives from The Icelandic Tourist Board and The Icelandic Travel Industry Association. The ITRC receives funding and goodwill from all of these along with backing from government funds. The ITRC's aim is the improvement and promotion of tourism research in Iceland and strengthening the bonds of research and industry through domestic and international collaborative projects. The aims of the ITRC are to boost research and thus understanding of the impact tourism has on the Icelandic economy, society and environment. This the ITRC will do through co-operation with domestic and foreign universities, the business community and through the publication and dissemination of scholarly papers, information, consultation and arrangement of seminars, hosting conferences and giving lectures in tourism studies. Objectives of the Icelandic Tourism Research Centre- to promote and improve tourism research in Iceland - to facilitate cooperation in Icelandic higher education institutes in the field of tourism studies - to facilitate communication and collaboration with the Icelandic tourism industry and other stakeholders - to facilitate cooperation between domestic and foreign researchers in the field of tourism studies - to publish papers and present research results in tourism studies - to offer lectures in tourism studies and organize conferences

1 to 10 staff

Fordæmi

1 to 10 staff