About the Hekla

What is Hekla?

Heklan works on collaboration in regional affairs with an emphasis on living conditions, competitiveness, innovation and business development in the Suðurnes region.
Its goal is to promote and support the business community and to build and promote the mutual exchange of knowledge, experience and skills in the fields of business consulting, regional development and innovation.

Where does the name Heklan come from?

The name Heklan refers to the heklan that Steinunn, an old settler in Suðurnes and cousin of Ingólfur Arnarson, gave for Rosmhvalanes outside Hvassahraun. Ingólfur gave her the land that is now Suðurnes, but she preferred to call this a purchase, and that is where the heklan came into play. Steinunn later gave her cousin Eyvindur part of her settlement from Vogastapi and to Hvassahraun.

What are the tasks of Heklan?

The company's projects are diverse, in the fields of employment and regional development as well as projects in the field of innovation.
Heklan provides advice to individuals, groups and companies on the establishment, development and operation of businesses as well as other projects that support economic life in the Suðurnes region. Heklan provides education and training for entrepreneurs, producers and companies. It provides information about the support system, grants and financing and
is responsible for support and incentive projects in the field of innovation in collaboration with stakeholders

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We provide assistance with preparing business plans, information on funding opportunities, guidance on establishing businesses and marketing, as well as providing advice on loan applications to the Regional Development Agency and to Hviða, the Suðurnes investment company.

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