The cluster grows

The cluster grows

In the past few months, there have been a lot of new cluster members. As before, there is a wide range of innovations. The first to be mentioned is Primex, whose headquarters are in Siglufjörður. Primex has been at the forefront of innovation with regard to shrimp...
SideWind and Alvar awarded by the IOC

SideWind and Alvar awarded by the IOC

The Iceland Ocean Cluster presented two start-ups with awards during the opening ceremony of the Icelandic ocean exhibition for their outstanding concepts and innovations that improve the environment and reduce pollution. SideWind is a start-up that aims to produce a...
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...
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...
Taramar wins Gold and Silver

Taramar wins Gold and Silver

We congratulate Taramar on their four most recent awards and note that they keep receiving recognition. Most recently, Taramar’s night cream took first place as the best cream for problematic skin in the “Free From Skincare” competition. For their...