New board members will lead the continued development of a strong and inspiring innovation environment in Iceland.
The new board of directors of KLAK – Icelandic Startups has officially taken office and will lead the company’s vision of strengthening the Icelandic entrepreneurial and innovation environment. KLAK – Icelandic Startups is a non-profit organization owned by the University of Iceland, Reykjavík University, Skyggnir, the Innovation Fund Kríu and the Confederation of Icelandic Industries and has established itself as a key player in the innovation support environment in this country.
Hrönn Greipsdóttir, Managing Director of the Innovation Fund Kríu, continues to serve as Chairman of the Board of KLAK – Icelandic Startups. The Vice Chairman of the Board is Oddur Sturluson, Head of the Department of Innovation and Intellectual Property at the University of Iceland.
In addition to them, the board includes:
- Erla Tinna Stefánsdóttir, Business Manager for Technology and Intellectual Property at the Confederation of Icelandic Industries.
- Hrafntinna Viktoría Karlsdóttir, project manager for industrial relations and sustainability at Reykjavík University.
- Kristín Gestsdóttir, Human Resources Manager at Origo.
This arrangement reflects the strong collaboration between the main pillars of the innovation ecosystem – academia, industry and investment in ingenuity. The new board will support the continued growth of KLAK – Icelandic Startups, including through the development of business accelerators, mentoring and diverse projects for startups at all stages.
„KLAK – Icelandic Startups plays a key role in helping entrepreneurs realize their ideas, build sustainable value creation and connect Icelandic startups with a strong network of experts and investors,“ says Hrönn Greipsdóttir, Chairman of the Board. „There is great energy in the new board and we look forward to working together to further strengthen entrepreneurial activity.“
The work of the new board continues to build a cohesive and robust innovation ecosystem where entrepreneurs gain access to the support, knowledge, and connections that accelerate growth and increase the likelihood of success.