Grants

January 2027

January 31 Scholarships

VOR – Science and Entrepreneurship Fund of the Icelandic Energy Corporation

Two grant categories, one for final project grants and the other for project grants in the field of energy, resources or sustainability. Application deadline: ~ Jan. 2027

January 31 Scholarships

South Iceland Science and Research Fund

The South Iceland Science and Research Fund provides grants intended for students working on a research project for their final degree at university level, thereby…

February 2027

February 28 Scholarships

Food Fund 🌽

Supports development and innovation in the production and processing of food and by-products from agricultural and marine products. Emphasis placed on innovation, sustainability…

February 28 Scholarships

Student Innovation Fund 🎓

For university students in collaboration with companies, research institutes or universities that can hire students for summer work on research and development projects. Application deadline:…

February 28 Scholarships

HS Orka Research Fund

HS Orka's Research Fund provides grants for specific research projects that are relevant to the company's operations and/or to HS Orka's sustainability focus. Objective…

February 28 Scholarships

Startup Fund for Kindergarten, Primary and Secondary Schools 🎓

The fund, which is managed by Rannís, supports development and innovations in school work for preschool, primary and secondary schools in accordance with…

March 2027

March 31 Scholarships

BYKO Community Fund 🔨

The Community Fund supports projects that are consistent with the company's strategy and the global goals that the company works towards. Application deadline: ~ Mar. 2027

March 31 Scholarships

Women's employment issues 🦸‍♀️

Women's Employment Grants are awarded once a year and are intended for women who are working on…

March 31 Scholarships

Lóa – innovation grants for rural areas 👩‍🌾

Grants are awarded to innovation projects outside the capital area. The emphasis is on supporting business and value creation as well as promoting…

April 2027

April 30 Scholarships

Icelandic Equality Fund ⚖️

The fund, which is run by Rannís, supports projects and research aimed at promoting gender equality in…