Northstack’s Startup & Tech Slack (#nordurskautid) – In October 2015 Northstack launched this invite‑only Slack for Iceland’s startup scene. The announcement mentioned channels for user‑experience design (#ux), pitching to investors (#pitching), events (#events) and reading material (#reading). Member numbers are not publicly reported, so simply describe it as a private Slack where Icelandic founders and investors share knowledge.

Out in Tech Slack (Nordics) – Part of the global LGBTQ+ network (35 000+ members). Popular channels include #entrepreneurs-and-startups, #engineers-developers and #ai-machinelearning-datascience. There’s no dedicated Iceland channel; Nordic members typically join #stockholm or the #europe channel.

Íslenskir Frumkvöðlar – A public Facebook group where entrepreneurs share advice and opportunities.

Forritarar á Íslandi – A closed Facebook group for programmers and tech workers; it’s a key forum for peer support and job postings.

KLAK – Icelandic Startups – Iceland’s leading startup hub runs several accelerators and competitions and is recognised as one of Europe’s top hubs.

• Gulleggið: the largest entrepreneurship competition in Iceland; the 2025 finals were held on 14 February 2025 at Gróska, with winners sharing 2 million ISK.
• Startup SuperNova: a six‑week pre‑accelerator co‑run with Nova and Huawei. The 2025 cohort (selected July 2025) includes ten teams tackling health tech, AI, tourism and safety management. Participants receive tailored skill development, mentorship and investor access, preparing them for rapid growth.
• Hringiða: an annual accelerator for green solutions. The 2025 cycle (Hringiða+) supports circular‑economy startups; applications closed on 13 February 2025.
• Snjallræði (Smart Solutions) and Startup Tourism also provide sector‑specific incubators.

WomenTechIceland (WTI) – A non‑profit advancing women and non‑binary people in tech. WTI runs mentoring events and hackathons and collaborates with university associations (/sys/tur and Ada). Upcoming highlights include a fundraiser on 23 October 2025 marking the 50th anniversary of the Kvennaverkfall and the Nordic Women in Tech Awards gala in Helsinki on 10 October 2025. WTI’s partners span Vinnustofa Kjarval, UTmessan, Ada (University of Iceland) and /sys/tur (Reykjavík University).

/sys/tur (Reykjavík University) – The women’s association in RU’s computer‑science department promotes computing to women and girls and collaborates with WTI on events (e.g., Girls in ICT Day).

Ada (University of Iceland) – The Association of Women and Non‑Binary Students in Tech at the University of Iceland. After a COVID‑19 hiatus, Ada was revived in 2022 and by 2024 organised over 20 events including workshops on financial literacy, CV‑building and “Girls Night” visits to tech companies. The association was nominated for the Nordic Women in Tech Awards.

Reykjavík Fintech Cluster – Operates a co‑working space at Köllunarklettsvegur 1 and organises networking conventions, panels and conferences connecting startups, investors and banks.

Icelandic Blockchain Foundation (Rafmyntaráð Íslands) – Founded on 29 March 2015 to promote crypto and blockchain innovation. The foundation runs working groups on technology, mining and legislation and hosts a Bitcoin meetup every second Monday.

Game Makers Iceland – A grassroots collective for game developers. By 2017 it hosted 18 game jams and workshops; it still runs meetups and an active Slack/Discord community.

Javascript Iceland (Reykjavík.js) – A user group organising Beer.js meetups and previously the international JSConf Iceland. Membership numbers are not publicly available.

Reykjavík Web Meetup – A casual gathering for web developers and product builders. Though recommended in local guides, event frequency varies; attendees should check local announcements.

Reykjavík Startup Grind & Founders Live Reykjavík – Both launched chapters in April 2023, but as of late 2025 they have no city leaders and no regular events. A Founders Live pitch night took place in May 2023, yet there is no evidence of ongoing meetups.

Startup Stormur – A seven‑week accelerator for green projects run by Nordanátt and KLAK. The most recent edition ran 3 Oct – 14 Nov 2024, mostly online with three in‑person workshops. It matches teams beyond the idea stage with mentors and investors; future cohorts may follow a similar schedule.

Startup Weekend Akureyri – Past Techstars hackathons in Akureyri drew 100+ participants and produced 31 teams. No recent events are confirmed, so check local announcements.

Regional Innovation Centres – Universities and coworking spaces across North Iceland periodically host entrepreneurship days, networking breakfasts and Fablab workshops. Schedules vary widely; prospective attendees should contact local centres.

Women & Non‑binary Student Associations – /sys/tur (Reykjavík University) and Ada (University of Iceland) are active student‑run organisations offering mentorship, outreach and career workshops. Both groups partner with WomenTechIceland for events.

Youth & Professional Networks – Partners listed on WTI’s site include Ungar athafnakonur (Young Professional Women), Women in Immersive Tech Iceland (WIITI), VERTOnet (networking for diversity in energy tech), and LGBTQ+ advocacy group Samtökin '78. These networks host occasional events focused on leadership and diversity.

Iceland Innovation Week 2025 (IIW) – Running 12–16 May 2025, IIW combines innovation with Icelandic culture. The program includes an Investor Day and Founders Day on May 13, a Takeover Day (Kolaportið market) on May 14, the quirky Fermented Shark Tank pitch competition (semi‑finals May 14, finals May 15) and the Ok Bye Climate Summit on May 15. Side events range from pop‑up panels to ocean dips.

UTmessan 2025 – One of Iceland’s largest IT conferences and expos. The 2025 event took place at Harpa on 7–8 February, featuring 60 presentations across 10 tracks, elevator pitches, speed‑dating, robotics demonstrations and 3D modelling. About 1 400 professionals attended the conference day and 8 000 people visited the expo.

Startup Iceland – Traditionally held in early summer; the last major conference was on 1 June 2023. No dates for 2024–2025 were announced at this writing, so potential attendees should watch the official site.

Startup SuperNova Investor Day – Concluding the accelerator, an investor day is held in mid‑September (19 Sep 2024). The 2025 investor day is expected around the same time; KLAK’s announcements will confirm dates.

Nordic Women in Tech Awards (NWiTA) 2025 – The awards gala will take place in Helsinki on 10 October 2025; WomenTechIceland encourages Icelandic nominees and attendees.

UTmessan Week & Girls in ICT Day – UTmessan includes a week of side events leading up to the conference; local universities host Girls in ICT Day with support from /sys/tur and Ada to encourage girls in technology studies.

Northstack
Iceland’s premier startup media platform, founded in 2015 to increase awareness and coverage of the local startup scene. Provides reporting on funding rounds, ecosystem analysis, policy discussions, and founder stories. Also maintains databases of Icelandic startups and investors.
Language: English
Website: northstack.is

Viðskiptablaðið (VB)
Known as The Business Paper, VB is Iceland’s leading business newspaper. While it covers the broader economy, it also has a dedicated innovation & technology section and has been recognized internationally for its startup reporting (a VB journalist was nominated for “Startup Journalist of the Year” at the Nordic Startup Awards).
Language: Icelandic
Website: vb.is

Sifted (Nordics)
A European startup news outlet backed by the Financial Times. Features regular coverage of the Nordic ecosystem, including Iceland, with journalist Mimi Billing (now Sifted’s Europe Editor, based in Stockholm) frequently reporting on Nordic startups and healthtech.
Language: English
Website: sifted.eu/nordics

Techarenan News
An outlet linked to the Techarenan platform, publishing news and features on Nordic growth companies, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Since 2022, it has published in both Swedish and English.
Language: Swedish & English
Website: techarenan.news

ArcticStartup
Independent tech publication covering startups and growth entrepreneurship across the Nordic and Baltic countries. Publishes founder profiles, funding news, and event reports.
Language: English
Website: arcticstartup.com

Íslenski draumurinn (The Icelandic Dream)
Hosted by Sigurður Sindri Magnússon, this podcast features candid interviews with Icelandic entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders, exploring their journeys, mistakes, and lessons learned.
Language: Icelandic
Website: islenskidraumurinn.is

Athafnafólk
Created by Sesselja Vilhjálmsdóttir, this long-running Icelandic podcast interviews entrepreneurs and executives who have achieved notable success in business, discussing how they built their careers and companies.
Language: Icelandic
Platform: Apple Podcasts

RVK Futurecast (FutureCast)
Hosted by Bala Kamallakharan (Startup Iceland founder), this videocast/podcast explores Iceland’s future in tech, entrepreneurship, and innovation. Guests include investors, academics, and startup founders, highlighting Iceland’s role in global innovation.
Language: English
Website: startupiceland.com/category/futurecast

The Startup Blender
Produced by Startup Adventures and hosted by Ucha Vekua, this podcast shines a light on the startup world with stories from founders, VCs, engineers, and journalists. Its aim is to share daily realities of startup life and inspire entrepreneurs.
Language: English
Website: startupadventures.substack.com

Genius Leadership: Overcoming Everything
Hosted by Anna Liebel, this show focused on sustainable leadership for entrepreneurs, aligning performance with internal values and well-being. It concluded in early 2025 after 205 episodes.
Language: English
Archive: Apple Podcasts

Northstack Memo
Regular newsletter with commentary, analysis, and data-driven insight on Icelandic startups, tech, innovation, and VC.
Language: English
Website: memo.northstack.is

Sunday CET (by Nordic 9)
Weekly newsletter by Dragos Novac offering analytic, data-driven notes on European and Nordic venture/startup news. Delivered every Sunday to investors, founders, and decision-makers in 50+ countries.
Language: English
Website: sundaycet.com

Sifted Newsletters
Daily and weekly European startup newsletters. While not Nordic-exclusive, they regularly feature a Nordics section with Icelandic coverage.
Language: English
Website: sifted.eu/newsletters

VB & Kjarninn Newsletters
Both Icelandic business media outlets distribute newsletters covering economy, innovation, and occasionally startups.
Language: Icelandic
Websites: vb.is, kjarninn.is

Startup Iceland (Bala Kamallakharan)
Blog active since 2009, chronicling efforts to build a “vibrant, sustainable and antifragile entrepreneurial ecosystem in Iceland.” Offers personal reflections, policy opinions, and ecosystem insights.
Language: English
Website: startupiceland.com

Nordic Entrepreneur Blog
Resource hub with practical tips, expert guides, and stories about starting or scaling a business in Iceland. Covers funding, fintech, regulation, and innovation.
Language: English
Website: nordicentrepreneur.net/blog

Atomico Insights
Blog of pan-European VC Atomico (co-founded by Niklas Zennström). Publishes thematic essays and the annual State of European Tech report, which includes Icelandic ecosystem data.
Language: English
Website: atomico.com/insights

Other voices
Venture firms like Crowberry Capital, Frumtak Ventures, and Eyrir Ventures occasionally publish updates and thought pieces, though not as regularly structured blogs.