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Visit from the Greenland Education Council
On the 15th of October, we were visited by the Greenland Education Council who joined us on an educational tour. It is always great to see people from all parts of the world showing interest in the blue economy ecosystem that has been built in Iceland. Some of the...
BlueBioClusters project comes to an end
In its three years of transformative work from 2022 to 2025, BlueBioClusters project fostered sustainability, innovation, and economic resilience in coastal regions throughout Europe. The Iceland Ocean Cluster was a proud partner in this Horizon Europe initiative,...
Iceland Ocean Cluster and IEBP at the Arctic Circular Economy Summit
Alexandra Leeper, the CEO of Iceland Ocean Cluster, as well as Justine Vanhalst, the project manager of the Iceland Eco Business Park (IEBP), joined ICE Kirkenes’s Arctic Circular Economy Summit to showcase our commitment to a fully circular ocean economy. Alexandra...
Iceland Ocean Cluster in Oregon: connecting blue economy leaders
Alexandra Leeper, CEO of the Iceland Ocean Cluster, spent a dynamic week in Oregon, connecting with entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and innovation enablers across the state. She delivered the keynote at the 2025 Oregon Coast Economic Summit - presented by the Oregon...
Kristinn Þór Sigurðsson featured in 200 Milur
Blue Nova Ventures General Partner Kristinn Þór Sigurðsson was recently spotlighted in Iceland's premier maritime publication. In the pages of 200 Milur, Iceland's leading fisheries and ocean industry news source, Kristinn shared...
Panel on: Transformational innovation for people, planet, and profit
The Iceland Ocean Cluster hosted a panel discussion in September exploring transformational innovation for people, planet, and profit. Innovation Project Manager Benedek Regoczi moderated the session, which brought together diverse perspectives during times of rapid...
Icelandic Innovation in New York
The Iceland Ocean Cluster team recently joined a series of blue economy discussions in New York, connecting with investors, founders, and innovation leaders from around the world. At the famous Explorers Club, IOC founder Dr. Þór...
Axel Ólafsson on AI in the Blue Economy
We are delighted to welcome Axel Ólafsson, who will be joining us for an internship. With a multi-disciplinary background including a BSc in Psychology from the University of Exeter and an MSc in Computer Science from the University of Bath, Axel bridges human and...
100% Fish in Australia
IOC joins Australia’s leading marine bioproducts summit In September, our CEO, Dr Alexandra Leeper, travelled to Brisbane, Queensland, to join Marine BioConnect 25. The summit is Australia’s leading event for marine bioproducts and industry. Marine Bioproducts CRC...
Anubhab explores India’s blue economy
Anubhab Sil is a Bachelor of Fisheries Science student at the College of Fisheries, Central Agricultural University in Imphal, India. His academic focus lies in aquaculture, integrated fish farming, and sustainable fisheries, supported by research experience in fish...
Marie joins the Iceland Ocean Cluster
Originally from France, Marie is currently completing my third year of a bachelor's degree in law, economics and management with a focus on international administration and human resources at the University of Paris-Est-Creteil. With a strong interest in...
New Article: Seafood without the sea!
How do you grow a fish fillet but without fishing or farming? Our latest article, Seafood Without the Sea, explores the cutting-edge world of cell-cultured seafood and what it could mean for Iceland’s blue economy. With global seafood demand set to double by 2050, now...