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Iceland – Innovations in September 2025

IS-1 — Rannís: Vísindavaka science fair
• National science & innovation fair for the public.
• Celebrates researchers; hands-on demos, startups too.
• Key ecosystem event in Reykjavík’s Laugardalshöll.
• Official greetings article 27 Sep.
• Source: Rannís (Vísindavaka). Rannsóknamiðstöð Íslands+1

IS-2 — Reykjavik University at Vísindavaka
• RU brings innovation demos to the fair.
• Youth engagement to spark STEM careers.
• Aligns with national talent pipeline aims.
• News posted late September.
• Source: RU news (Vísindavaka). Háskólinn í Reykjavík

IS-3 — Aldin Dynamics wins Startup Growth Award
• VR/immersive Aldin Dynamics named Startup Growth Company.
• +514% revenue YoY; recognition at FLÓRA venue.
• Signals Iceland’s creative-tech export strength.
• Announcement five days before month-end.
• Source: RU news item. Háskólinn í Reykjavík

IS-4 — RU–Karolinska neuroscience collaboration
• Expanding partnership on neuro-immunology research.
• Pathways to future dementia therapies.
• Cross-Nordic translational science tie-up.
• Posted 18 Sep.
• Source: Reykjavik University news. Háskólinn í Reykjavík

IS-5 — HÍ seminar on clinical innovation & drug safety
• Interdisciplinary forum on clinical innovation (delirium).
• Hospital–university collaboration at Landspítali.
• Knowledge exchange for healthcare impact.
• Held 16 Sep (with stream).
• Source: University of Iceland events. Háskóli Íslands

IS-6 — Rannís September activities for EU programs
• Horizon Europe/ERC proposal training flagged.
• Co-hosted with EDIH & EEN for Icelandic teams.
• Builds capability for competitive calls.
• News page for Sept 2025.
• Source: Rannís news archive. Rannsóknamiðstöð Íslands

IS-7 — KLAK: Startup SuperNova 2025 finals
• 9 teams pitched to investors at Gróska, Reykjavík.
• Demo day marks accelerator capstone.
• Highlights Iceland’s early-stage pipeline.
• Held 19 Sep 2025.
• Source: KLAK news. Klak+1

IS-8 — Rannís: Vísindavaka 2025 (20-year)
• National science & innovation fair day.
• Hands-on demos + youth outreach.
• Anchor event for public engagement.
• 27 Sep 2025 greeting note.
• Source: Rannís. Rannsóknamiðstöð Íslands+1

IS-9 — Rannís: ‘Vaxtarsprotinn 2025’ award
• Prize for fast-growing startups in revenue.
• Ceremony 24 Sep at Grasagarðurinn.
• Shines light on scaling companies.
• Mid-month announcement.
• Source: Rannís news. Rannsóknamiðstöð Íslands

IS-10 — Rannís: Horizon/ERC training notice
• HEU/ERC proposal writing course flagged.
• Co-hosted with EDIH & EEN Iceland.
• Skills boost for Icelandic applicants.
• 15 Sep 2025 notice.
• Source: Rannís news. Rannsóknamiðstöð Íslands

IS-11 — KLAK Health program opens
• Applications open 12 Sep–5 Oct 2025.
• Focus on health-tech venture creation.
• Includes interviews 6–8 Oct.
• Feeds into winter cohort.
• Source: KLAK program page. Klak

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