CHALLENGES

Do you have an idea of how these challenges might be solved?

Applications will be evaluated in collaboration with our partners and a network of experts. Deadlines for the applications is the 10th of May. The most promising solutions will be invited to participate in a week-long hybrid bootcamp held at the Iceland Ocean Cluster in May 2024. 

Following the bootcamp, continued support will be provided by our expert mentors and Iceland Ocean Cluster´s inhouse team. Participants in Verbud will automatically become members of the Iceland Ocean Cluster and, as such, free to use our facilities in Reykjavik, thereby tapping into our vibrant ecosystem which has been furthering collaboration and innovation in the blue economy for the last decade. 

If you or your team are interested in participating apply here or email us at verbud@sjavarklasinn.is for any further information. 

Agenda

21. May. Kick-off day. Partners present challenges. Teams and partners connect.

22. May. Teamwork session, open access to the Iceland Ocean Cluster facilities and specialists.

23. May. Mentor workshops from 1pm to 4pm.

24 – 28 May. Teamwork session, open access to the Iceland Ocean Cluster facilities and specialists.

29 May. Blue Bio Clusters boot camp.

30. May – 4. June. Teamwork session, open access to the Iceland Ocean Cluster facilities and specialists.

3. June. Feedback session with mentors on pitch decks and status of solutions.

5. June. Presentations and assessment of findings after the first phase.

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