Innovation and development

Innovation and development is necessary for industrial progress. SI works with a wide range of domestic and foreign parties, take active part in strategic planning and promote the co-operation of industrial companies, their customers and institutions in the fields of research, development and problem solving.

SI bring together fisheries and industry to further develop technology which increases the value of fish and related products.
Within the health care sector we urge companies, institutions and the public to increase their domestic and foreign co-operation regarding development and marketing.
SI give information about domestic and foreign research collaboration and give seminars on funding of R&D in Iceland, Nordic and EU research programs.
SI co-operate in a number of ways with ICETEC and the New Business Venture Fund where we have a representative on the board.
SI follow closely the strategy and work of the science and technology council and we appoint representatives on various technical committees along with The Confederation of Icelandic Employers.
SI take direct part in Nordic and European innovation and development projects.
SI work is often related to financing, organisation, project development and creating a channel between companies for communication and project development.