Nýsköpunarsjóðurinn Kría, Rannís, Business Iceland and the Icelandic Intellectual Property Offic invite you to Innovation Forum 2026, taking place at Gróska in Reykjavík on 29 October, from 14:00 to 16:00.
This year's Innovation Forum will focus on innovation across Iceland, particularly outside the capital region, exploring the opportunities, challenges and diverse ideas being brought to life throughout the country.
The forum will bring together innovative companies and entrepreneurs from different industries and regions to share their experiences of establishing and growing businesses outside the capital region. What does it take for a promising idea to grow and thrive in rural and regional Iceland? What opportunities arise from local expertise and the unique strengths of different regions? Through a diverse programme of presentations and discussions, the forum will highlight the strength and potential of innovation across Iceland, as well as the conditions needed to foster further growth and value creation.
The event will conclude with the presentation of the Iceland Innovation Awards 2026 by Hanna Katrín Friðriksson, Minister of Industries.
Ágúst Hjörtur Ingþórsson, Director General of Rannís
Hanna Katrín Friðriksson, Minister of Industries
Knútur Rafn Ármann, Founder and Owner of Friðheimar
Sesselja Reynisdóttir, Drift EA
Short presentations by innovative companies
Anna Lind Björnsdóttir, Project Manager at the Association of Municipalities and Economic Development in Northeast Iceland
Guðlaugur Skúlason, Project Manager at the Association of Municipalities in Northwest Iceland
What does it take for innovation to thrive across Iceland?
Hanna Katrín Friðriksson, Minister of Industries
Light refreshments will be served following the programme.
*Programme subject to change.
The organisations behind Innovation Forum 2026, together with KLAK – Icelandic Startups and IceBAN, invite entrepreneurs and businesses to a morning coffee session.
Guests will have the opportunity to learn more about the services, support and opportunities available to entrepreneurs and companies. Representatives from each organisation will briefly introduce their activities, followed by an opportunity for informal discussions, questions and advice.
When: Thursday, 29 October, 10:00–11:30
Where: Business Iceland, Gróska Innovation and Business Growth Center, Kristínargata 1, 102 Reykjavík
The Innovation Forum is an annual event jointly organised by Kría Venture Fund, Rannís, Business Iceland and the Icelandic Intellectual Property Office.
