Organisations
Organisations
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Innovation Iceland is a R&D and business support institute in Iceland to increase innovation, productivity and competitiveness of Icelandic business by doing innovative technology research, diffusing knowledge and giving support to entrepreneurs and start-up companies. |
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The National Energy Authority (NEA) is a government agency. Its main responsibilities have been to advise the Government of Iceland on energy issues and related topics, promote energy research and administrate development and exploitation of the energy resources. http://www.nea.is/english |
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The New Business Venture Fund is a venture capital investor that takes an active part in business development and growth in Iceland by investing in innovative and pioneering firms holding promise. The Fund invests in companies from which it can expect substantial added value, profitability and good return. The earnings of the Fund will be used for its further development, investment in innovative and pioneering firms holding promise and research into their operating environment. http://www.nsa.is/english |
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Iceland GeoSurvey (ÍSOR) is a provider of scientific and technical expertise to the geothermal industry in Iceland and abroad. They offer consulting services worldwide on most aspects of geothermal exploration, development, and utilization, provide training and education on related issues. http://geothermal.is/english |
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The Icelandic Regional Development Institute monitors and researches regional development in Iceland. Its main function is to contribute to regional development through the implementation of government policy via the introduction of regional strategies. Its operations are aimed at strengthening settlements in rural areas through the support of viable, long-term projects with diverse economic bases. http://www.byggdastofnun.is/english/ |
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The Icelandic Tourist Board handles the implementation of tourism affairs pursuant to the Tourism Administration. The duties are for example issuance of licences and to ensure that requirements for operations are met. The implementation of a defined tourism strategy and marketing and promotion of tourism services. http://www.ferdamalastofa.is/english |