News
Exploring new pathways for sustainable ocean value in the Pacific
We are excited to share that the Global Ocean Clusters project has officially kicked off! This collaborative project between the Iceland Ocean Cluster and Moananui aims to explore and share ideas between Iceland and the Pacific region on how we can “do more with less”...
100% Shrimp Project featured in Icelandic media
The 100% Shrimp project was recently covered by Fiskifréttir, drawing attention to its potential to advance circular seafood supply chains in the Nordic region. Led by the Iceland Ocean Cluster and supported by partners across Greenland, Iceland, Denmark, and Norway,...
Available workspace for rent
One of our office spaces will become available on the first of April. The space is 39 sqm and can accommodate 4-8 employees. Included in the rental price is access to meeting rooms, cleaning, coffee service and printing services. If you and your company are interested...
Welcome to the Icelandic Ocean Cluster’s new intern
We are delighted to welcome our new intern, Razvan Tugulea, currently a Master’s student in Data Management at Reykjavik University. With a strong background in business and hospitality, he previously earned a Master’s degree in Management from Spain and a Bachelor's...
Presentation by Þór Sigfússon at the Congresso Futuro conference in Chile
Upcoming event: AGRI/AQUA-CULTURE
Fish sludge as a sustainable soil amendment: Bridging Aquaculture and Agriculture Join us as we dive into an exciting opportunity to create sustainable solutions at the crossroads of aquaculture and agriculture! On the 6th February 2025, we are hosting a hybrid event...
Making space for new ideas
The Ocean Cluster House is always evolving! Some of our latest programs including Hackathons, Bootcamps for young startups and our connection with wonderful programs like Ungir frumvöðlar JA Iceland (a innovation program run in high schools) mean there is more demand...
Upcoming Webinar: Advancing Gender Equality in the Nordic Blue Economy
Date: Thursday 28. November 2024 Time: 12:00 - 13:00 GMT Location: Online.The blue and marine sectors are essential to the economies and sustainability efforts of the Nordic countries. However, for these industries to thrive long-term, they must embrace inclusivity...
European Sludge Network
On October 28th, the European Sludge Network, an initiative of NCE Aquaculture, held an online meeting focused on advancing sustainable practices in aquaculture waste management. The European Sludge Network brings together researchers and industry experts from over 10...
Creating value from aquaculture waste
GeoSalmo, in partnership with the Iceland Ocean Cluster (IOC), Matís, and expert Jan Henning Legreid from Norway, is launching a new project titled Jarðvegsbætandi lífefni (JBL), which translates to “Soil-enhancing organic matter” in English. This initiative aims to...
The 14th Icelandic Fisheries, Seafood & Aqua Exhibition 2024
Recently, we attented the IceFish Expo. The expo was a great opportunity for networking with professionals ranging from captains to engineers and scientists to innovators. It was a great success, offering valuable insights into the latest trends in the fishing and...
100% Fish takes the stage: a new publication by the IOC
In a new analysis by the Ocean Cluster, there is a discussion on how by-products in the fishing industry and aquaculture can benefit other sectors, as well as how the blue economy can utilize by-products from other industries. You can read the full analysis here.