Business accelerator in health technology

KLAK health is a five-week business accelerator tailored to the needs of health technology startups, ranging from digital health technology solutions to medical technology, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical development.

The mission of the KLAK health accelerator is to support startups working on diverse health technology solutions. The accelerator provides participants with access to specialized education, guidance from experts, and connections to investors and key players in the innovation environment.

Examples of health technology solutions:

Medical Technology (MedTech)

  • Medical devices, diagnostic equipment, implants and software considered as medical devices (SaMD)

Biotechnology and solutions for the pharmaceutical sector (BioTech & Pharma)

  • Biotech products, drug development and advanced therapies

Digital Health Solutions

  • Software, data and connected health solutions

Consumer Health

  • Prevention, wellness, mental health and lifestyle solutions

The focus is on participants gaining a deeper understanding of the regulatory framework, technical requirements and business opportunities related to their solutions. At the end of the accelerator, participants will have developed a clear business plan and are ready to present their ideas to investors, partners and other key stakeholders. Up to ten companies will be selected to participate and will receive access to office space in Gróska for the duration of the accelerator. Participation in the accelerator is free of charge for participants.

Applications for the KLAK health accelerator are open until October 4, 2026 and can be applied through the link at the top of the page.

Sponsors

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Timeline

The goal of the accelerator

The goal of KLAK health is tosupport health technology startups and strengthen their networks in the innovation environment

Increase understanding of the regulatory framework that health technology startups operate under

Teams formulate a development plan and next steps to reach paying customers or partners

Teymin receive training in presenting their solutions to investors and stakeholders

Startups

3F2A2459

2025

Be
3F2A2516

2025

Rewire AI
rekovy

2025

Rekovy
3F2A2509

2025

Mitoflux
3F2A2443

2025

My journey
3F2A2495

2025

Medvit Health
3F2A2482

2025

LifeTrack
3F2A2469

2025

Guide2Care
3F2A2433

2025

BioForge
3F2A2425

2025

Careflux

Haraldur Bergvinsson

Project manager

Anna Schalk Sóleyjardóttir

Project manager

Sunna Halla Einarsdóttir

Finance and Quality Manager

Ásta Sóllilja Guðmundsdóttir

CEO

Atli Björgvinsson

Marketing Manager

Steering committee

Ásta Sóllilja Guðmundsdóttir

KLAK - Icelandic Startups

Teitur Gudmundsson

Health care

Margret Dís Óskarsdóttir

National Hospital

Gunnar Thorarensen

Ministry of Health

VMS - Mentors

Hildur Harðardóttir-Advice,VERA; ex Sidekick, RÚV, FuturesCompany

Hildur Hardardottir

Rebekka Kristín Garðarsdóttir-Director of Wise Akureyri, ex. LinkedIn Hong Kong

Rebecca Kristin Gardarsdottir

Kormákur Hermannsson-VP of Supply Chain Operations

Kormákur Hlini Hermannsson

Fridthjofur Thorsteinsson-Founder Showdeck

Friðþjófur Þorsteinsson

Andrew Falconbridge-Ex various things at Alvotec

Andrew Falconbridge

davidgudjonsson

David Gudjónsson

Magnús Halldórsson-Íslandstofa, energy and green solutions

Magnus Halldorsson

Einar Geirsson-Chief Innovation Officer, Helix Health - Chief Innovation Officer at Helix Health

Einar Geirsson

Pétur J. Eiríksson-Ex. CMO Icelandair, CEO Icelandair Cargo, Chairman of the Board of Harpa

Peter J. Eiríksson

Freyr Friðfinnsson-Project Manager and International Representative of KLAK

Freyr Friðfinnsson

Berglind Rán Ólafsdóttir-Director of ORF Biotechnology

Berglind Ran Olafsdottir

Vally Helgadóttir-COO Helix, Ex Controller, Vistor

Vally Helgadottir

Sæmundur Valdimarsson-Former fund manager of Kria

Saemundur Valdimarsson

Sæmundur K. Finnbogason-Former fund manager of Kria

Sæmundur K. Finnbogason

Sveinbjorn Ingi Grimsson-Ríkiskaup

Sveinbjorn Ingi Grimsson

Stefán Pétur Sólveigarson-Director of the Hrad, Húsavík

Stefan Peter Solveigarson

Sesselja Ómarsdóttir-Genís

Sesselja Omarsdottir

Ólöf Þórhallsdóttir-Ex Sales and Marketing Florealis, Actavis, now at the Icelandic Medicines Agency

Olof Thorhallsdottir

Michael Donovan-Co-CEO East Range Group, Harvard MBA

Mike Donovan

Kristrún Tinna Gunnarsdóttir-Ex Oliver Wyman

Kristrún Tinna Gunnarsdottir

Kolbrún Eydís Ottósdóttir-Co-founder, Ch.Compliance officer Nox

Kolbrun Eydis Ottosdottir

Jon Didrik Jonsson-CEO Sena

Jon Didrik Jonsson

Jóhanna Vigdís Guðmundsdóttir-VP Sales & BD Europe, Keystroke

Johanna Vigdis Gudmundsdottir

Johann Gudbjargarson-Founder of PLAIO

Jóhann Guðbjargarson

Hulda Hallgrímsdóttir-CEO Nox, COO Sýn, Ex. VP Global Quality & Regulatory Össur

Hulda Hallgrímsdóttir

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KLAK?

KLAK – Icelandic Startups is one of the most powerful supporters of innovation in Iceland and supports around 100 startups per year. KLAK offers, among other things, advisory meetings for entrepreneurs, idea accelerators, the Gulleggið entrepreneurship competition, three business accelerators per year and Dafna workshops for Technology Development Fund beneficiaries. KLAK runs the country's most powerful mentoring service, KLAK VMS, with over 180 active mentors

Who can apply?

Strong teams with early-stage projects in the field of health technology. Including in the fields of medical devices, biotechnology, drug development, digital health technology and consumer health solutions. It is not a requirement to have founded a company, but participants must be able to actively participate in workshops and lectures in Gróska during the accelerator.

How many teams will be admitted to the accelerator?

Up to ten startups will be selected to participate.

If you have further questions regarding KLAK health, you can send an email to [email protected]

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