KLAK – Icelandic Startups participates in Iceland Innovation Week 2024. There is a lot to see and a lot to listen to this week, and the KLAK team encourages all entrepreneurs, KALK alumni, investors and mentors from KLAK VMS who have access to Iceland Innovation Week to attend the events this week.
The KLAK team is ready for the fjord at Iceland Innovation Week! Below are the events we manage and or are a part of.
MAY 14
Location: Gróska concept house
Date: May 14
Time: at 12:00 – 15:00
On the occasion of Gróska Day on May 14, which is part of Iceland Innovation Week, we at KLAK - Icelandic Startups will have a presentation stand of Startup SuperNova in Gróska. All entrepreneurs and curious people can ask our experts about the business accelerator.
This year, there will be an increased focus on teams that are developing solutions related to the telecommunications sector and 5G technology
Startup SuperNova is a joint project of KLAK - Icelandic Startups, Nova and Huawei with support from Gróska, where they strive to build business solutions intended for the international market.
MAY 16
Location: Kolaportið
Date: May 16th
Time: at 20:00 – 22:00
(Kolaportið is located at Reykjavik's Old Harbour, near Hafnartorg, in the city centre)
Get ready to wrap up Iceland Innovation Week 2024 with a bang on Thursday May 16th – Silicon Vikings NEW NORDICS PITCH COMPETITION in Kolaportið.
Ten exciting Icelandic founders will take the stage and pitch their company to an international jury of investors.
The regional winner will participate in the Grand Final at Slush in Finland, in which they will compete to become the New Nordics Grand Champion. Don't miss out!
Iceland's top startup will battle it out for the coveted title of Icelandic champion in the New Nordics Pitch Competition Grand Final, with the winner selected by an elite international jury of visiting VCs from the US.
MAY 17
Location: Gróska Hátíðsalur
Date: May 17
Time: at 13:20 – 16:30
On the final day of Iceland Innovation Week, KLAK, in collaboration with Miele's innovation department in Germany, offers a sharp Masterclass on investment by larger companies in startups.
The purpose of the Masterclass is to introduce this financing option, which is not very developed in Iceland, and to show examples of how this has been successful. The goal is that over time this will become a clear option in the financing of start-up companies and part of the innovation strategy of larger companies in Iceland.
We look forward to seeing you!
Location: Verslun Nova, Lágmúli 9
Date: May 17
Time: at 19:00 to 21:00
Startup SuperNova invites you to a CLUB NIGHT on Friday, May 17th at Nova's store in Lágmúla on the occasion of the opening of applications for Startup Supernova's Superclass!
Come learn from the mistakes of experienced entrepreneurs so you can avoid them in the future.
This evening is a great opportunity to network with other entrepreneurs while sipping on a sunny cocktail.
This year, there will be an increased focus on teams that are developing solutions related to the telecommunications sector and 5G technology
Startup SuperNova is a joint project of KLAK - Icelandic Startups, Nova and Huawei with support from Gróska, where they strive to build business solutions intended for the international market.