Iceland Innovation Week 2025
Iceland Innovation Week is an international event in Reykjavík where companies and entrepreneurs have the opportunity to host innovation-related events, lectures and activities with various points of engagement.
Reykjavík City is one of the sponsors of Iceland Innovation Week.
City participation
Reykjavík City supports Iceland Innovation Week and also participates in the program.
Reykjavík Science City booth at Kolaport: Developed in partnership with Business Iceland.
The Digital Council meets at Kolaportið where Reykjavík City and Business Iceland present projects under the Reykjavík Science City initiative. Attendees have opportunities to connect and network.
Reykjavík Startup Guide: Launch party during Iceland Innovation Week and a related booth event. Dóra Björt Guðjónsdóttir will participate in a panel discussion.
Nordic GovTech Alliance Meet-Up: Organized in collaboration with the Financial Management Authority. A two-day event, Monday and Tuesday, following up on a workshop with Climate Kic that was held late last year.
Innovation at the City
Residents, staff and City partners approach challenges and opportunities with creative and solution-oriented thinking. Reykjavík City strategically uses innovation to improve services, increase efficiency and create value for the community.
On this page, we showcase several projects that demonstrate how innovation benefits residents and the future of Reykjavík.
New Reykjavík City website provides overview of housing development
Reykjavík City has launched a new website providing residents and stakeholders with a clear and accessible overview of housing development throughout the city. The site features mapped urban development, information about ongoing projects, and future plans for city neighborhoods. The goal is to increase transparency, improve communication, and enable residents to follow how the city is being shaped and developed.
Better City for Children – integrated services for children, young people and families
The Better City for Children initiative aims to improve services for children, youth, and their families in school and recreational activities. More services for children and youth should be available locally, appropriate support should be provided as soon as possible, and there should be tighter integration between the Department of Education and Youth and the Department of Welfare at the district service center.
Outdoor learning and activities at the heart of school and recreational programs
The Center for Outdoor Activities & Studies (MÚÚ) equips teachers and instructors to incorporate outdoor activities and learning into school and recreational programs, fostering diverse and engaging learning experiences for children and young people while strengthening their connection to nature in the city's environment.
Mixtúra enhances digital creation and innovation in learning, teaching and play
Mixtúra, the Department of Education and Youth’s creation and technology center, supports digital technology in learning, teaching, play, and work. Mixtúra is located at the University of Iceland's School of Education. There, you can access professional development and counseling, explore the makerspace, and obtain learning and teaching materials from the SFS Resource Lending Library.
Free store in Gerðuberg promotes reuse and the circular economy
A free store has opened in Gerðuberg where residents can donate and pick up used items, drop off waste in collection bins, and borrow tools from self-service cabinets provided by the Tool Library. The free store, a joint project between Reykjavík City Library, the Department of Environment & Planning, and SORPA, also offers a diverse program of classes on repairs, reuse and environmental awareness. It is located on the upper floor of Gerðuberg and open whenever the building is open – everyone is welcome.
Artificial intelligence and international collaboration support innovation in school and recreational activities
The Office of Innovation and Development at the Department of Education & Youth works on diverse projects that strengthen professionalism and innovation, including through international grant applications, project management and report preparation. Artificial intelligence provides crucial support in this work by facilitating organization, information gathering and data processing in complex projects. These projects have enhanced teaching and professional development, opened doors to new cultural worlds for children and young people, and created new opportunities for learning and growth.
The Tool Library promotes reuse and sustainable consumption
The Tool Library is an innovation project that promotes more sustainable consumption by enabling residents to borrow various useful tools and items instead of purchasing new ones. The project is a collaboration between the Reykjavík City Library and the RVK Tool Library, based on circular economy principles that emphasize reuse, sharing and reduced waste. The Tool Library is part of the city's environmental and social responsibility, creating new ways to combine services, innovation and sustainability for the benefit of residents and the environment.
Virtual visits enhance resident safety and connections
Virtual visits are a Reykjavík City service where social workers, nurses or other health and welfare staff connect with residents through video conferencing technology. The goal is to enhance safety, reduce social isolation and facilitate communication with service providers. The service is used for follow-ups, medication management, counseling and conversations with service users in their own homes. Virtual visits are part of the City's welfare technology solutions that promote independent living and better quality of life for residents.
Innovation in Reykjavík
Innovation is not a feather in someone’s cap. It is part of Reykjavík’s self-image and shapes the way people live and work in the City approach our tasks. We are going to create a fertile ground for new ideas to flourish.
Why Innovation Week?
Reykjavík City's involvement in Innovation Week aims to increase access and visibility of innovation across industries and companies, providing entrepreneurs with opportunities to share valuable knowledge.
The event also showcases Reykjavík City as an innovation hub, attracting funding, investors and international experts in innovation and green solutions while creating synergies with other initiatives such as Reykjavík Science City.
Where can I find out more?
Information about Iceland Innovation Week can be found at Iceland Innovation Week.
Want to know more or send a comment? Send an email to athafnaborgin@reykjavik.is