At the Iceland Ocean Cluster, we lead and support projects that drive innovation, sustainability, and full utilisation of marine resources. From developing new uses for seafood side streams to fostering collaboration across industries, our projects aim to create real impact in the blue economy. We work closely with entrepreneurs, researchers, and businesses to turn ideas into actionable solutions.

The Iceland Ocean Cluster (IOC) participates in EU-funded projects as a specialised partner.

We contribute applied expertise in seafood value chains, circular bioeconomy, and cluster-based innovation. The Iceland Ocean Cluster typically joins consortia to deliver clearly scoped work packages or tasks, particularly where access to industry networks & communication is required.

Typical roles

• Work Package or task partner
• Industry engagement and pilot implementation
• Side-stream valorisation
• Market and value-chain analysis
• Dissemination through industry channels

Relevant EU project experience

IOC has recent experience contributing to EU-funded innovation projects, including:

• BlueBioClusters supporting cluster collaboration, industry engagement, and innovation uptake in the blue bioeconomy

• GreenOffshoreTech contributing cluster and industry perspectives to offshore and marine innovation ecosystems

These projects reflect IOC’s role as an applied partner connecting research, SMEs, and innovation ecosystems within the blue economy.

The Iceland Ocean Cluster works closely with SMEs, researchers, and public actors and provides fast, pragmatic execution.