This year's participants reflect the great diversity of Icelandic innovation, ranging from sustainable food production and health promotion to technology, tourism, and other service solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The following projects are participating in Startup Land 2026:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wool balls (Southland \u2013 SASS)<\/strong> Akur Beer (Southland \u2013 SASS)<\/strong> Holmur Health and Steinunn Saunagus (Su\u00f0urnes \u2013 SSS)<\/strong> Kraft\u00fd Caf\u00e9 (South Coast \u2013 SSS)<\/strong> Start \/ Telehealth Portal (Westfjords \u2013 VF)<\/strong> Valkyrie Adventure (Westfjords \u2013 VF)<\/strong> Snigill \u2013 small snail, big protein (Westland \u2013 SSW)<\/strong> Sif's Hair Atelier (Westland \u2013 SSW)<\/strong> Okkar North Ltd. (Northwest Norway \u2013 SSNV)<\/strong> Bl\u00f3mAr\u00eda (Northwest Norway \u2013 SSNV)<\/strong> Favorites (Eastland \u2013 Austurbr\u00fa)<\/strong> Fjar\u00f0arhj\u00f3l Ltd. (Eastland \u2013 Austurbr\u00fa)<\/strong> Sy\u00f0ra Holt Ltd. (North East Iceland \u2013 SSNE)<\/strong> AllergyID (North East Norway \u2013 SSNE)<\/strong> Strengthening the countryside<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Startup Land aims to strengthen the network of entrepreneurs and provide them with access to expertise and tools to build a sustainable business. By supporting diverse ideas from across the country, a foundation is laid for diverse jobs, increased value creation, and greater regional resilience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Project managers of Startup Land, which is run in cooperation with regional organizations that provide support for employment and innovation in rural areas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n More information:<\/strong> Fj\u00f3rt\u00e1n fj\u00f6lbreytt n\u00fdsk\u00f6punarverkefni af \u00f6llu landinu hafa veri\u00f0 valin til \u00fe\u00e1ttt\u00f6ku \u00ed vi\u00f0skiptahra\u00f0linum Startup Landi\u00f0. Hra\u00f0allinn er s\u00e9rstaklega hanna\u00f0ur til a\u00f0 efla atvinnul\u00edf, ver\u00f0m\u00e6task\u00f6pun og n\u00fdsk\u00f6pun \u00e1 landsbygg\u00f0inni. Startup Landi\u00f0 veitir frumkv\u00f6\u00f0lum og sm\u00e1fyrirt\u00e6kjum utan h\u00f6fu\u00f0borgarsv\u00e6\u00f0isins verkf\u00e6ri, fr\u00e6\u00f0slu og s\u00e9rfr\u00e6\u00f0ia\u00f0sto\u00f0 til a\u00f0 \u00fer\u00f3a hugmyndir s\u00ednar \u00e1fram. \u00de\u00e1tttakendur s\u00e6kja vinnustofur, f\u00e1 lei\u00f0s\u00f6gn fr\u00e1 reynslumiklum mentorum og […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":3330,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_gspb_post_css":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3327","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-frettir"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
Production of organic fertilizer from Icelandic wool that would otherwise be discarded, in the spirit of the circular economy.
Participant: Alice Sowa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Innovation in brewing aimed at producing beer exclusively from Icelandic barley.
Participant: Petr\u00edna J\u00f3nsd\u00f3ttir.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Development of a health and spa experience that promotes well-being and tourism in the region.
Participant: Unnur Svava Sverrisd\u00f3ttir.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An innovative coffee house and experience that fosters community and cultural life.
Participants: Alexandra \u00d3sk Laxdal and Inga Hr\u00f6nn Kristj\u00e1nsd\u00f3ttir.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A central digital platform that integrates telehealth and social services from specialists to ensure residents of rural areas have equal access to services.
Participant: Th\u00f3ra Krist\u00edn Bergsd\u00f3ttir.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Development of tourism and experiences in Westfjords all year round.
Participant: Jake Lampe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Snail farming that opens new, sustainable paths in food and protein production in Iceland.
Participant: Sigr\u00ed\u00f0ur Halld\u00f3ra Gunnarsd\u00f3ttir.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Specialized and natural, high-quality hair solutions that boost the confidence of women struggling with hair loss.
Participant: Laura Martin Merino.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A partnership and marketing model for businesses and organizations that utilizes digital media to enhance the region's visibility.
Participant: Sigurj\u00f3n Arthur Fri\u00f0j\u00f3nsson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An innovative project in local floriculture and design.
Participant: Anna Sif Ingimarsd\u00f3ttir.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Design and production of unique Icelandic jewelry and products that evoke nostalgia and joy.
Participant: Guddis Johannadottir.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A bicycle and recreational tour service that utilizes the nature and landscape of the East Fjords.
Participant: \u00c1rni Magn\u00fas Magnusson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An organic cafe, workshop, and production kitchen for products from the farm in Svarfa\u00f0ardalur.
Participant: Alejandra Gabriela Soto Hern\u00e1ndez.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A technology solution and app that makes it easier for people with food intolerances and allergies to find suitable food and services.
Participant: Bjarni Thor Eivarsson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/heklan.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG_2384-1024x768.jpeg\")
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