Category: News

The Hekla's New Newsletter

The new newsletter from Hekla is in your inbox, where we report, among other things, on a visit from Íslandsstofa, Klak, Science Parks and the Technology Development Fund on the Reykjanes Peninsula, where services for entrepreneurs were presented, the "Forvitnir Frumkvöðlar" lunchtime lectures, and various funds that are now being advertised. You can…

Bridge extended

It has been approved to extend the term of the Women's Swan Loan Guarantee Fund by four years, or until 2019. Applications for the fund are now open, and the deadline for this round is March 15, with applications submitted through the project's new website. Only companies in…

The Landstólpinn: nominations 2026

The Landstólpi, the community award from the Development Fund, is an award that the Development Fund presents annually at its annual meeting. These are incentive awards for individuals, companies, groups, or projects that have drawn attention to rural issues, strengthened communities in rural areas, or promoted the advancement of rural affairs, either…

Curious entrepreneurs get off to a good start

The first lecture of the year in the regional organization's lecture series, Forvitnir frumkvöðlar, was held on January 6. This time, the lecture was tailored to a specific type of entrepreneurial activity, i.e., social innovation, and was titled "When Residents Shape the Future: Social Innovation for Community Development." Regarding the turnout…

Startup funding

Now it's time for the second event of the year in the lecture series "Inquisitive Entrepreneurs," which is jointly hosted by the regional organizations. On Tuesday, February 3, at 12:00 PM, we will focus on one of the most important yet complex topics for entrepreneurs: Funding. The event's speaker is Svava Björk Óladóttir,…

Applications are now open for the 2026 Built Environment Research Fund.

The National Institute for Regional Studies is accepting applications for grants from the Research Fund for Regional Studies. The purpose of the fund is to promote regional research and provide grants for research and development projects that can contribute to positive regional development and improve the knowledge base for policymaking, planning, and actions in the field of regional affairs. The application deadline is…

HS Orka Research Fund

The HS Orka Research Fund provides grants for specific research projects that are relevant to the company's operations and/or its sustainability priorities. The fund's goal is to enhance knowledge within the company and promote progress and innovation in its operations. The next funding round will take place in the spring of 2026.…

Applications are now open for the Grindavík Small Business Fund.

The Development Fund is accepting applications for grants from the Growth Fund for small businesses in Grindavík. The purpose of the Growth Fund is to support small business operators in Grindavík with the goal of enabling them to look toward the future in their operations. The application deadline is 4:00 PM, January 1st…