Auðna Tæknitorg

We help the Icelandic scientific community with transforming inventions into solutions with societal and economic impact.

Auðna is owned by all seven universities of Iceland, the University Hospital, the University of Iceland's Science Park, the Federation of Icelandic Industries, the Food Science and Biotechnology Research and Innovation Institute and the Marine and Freshwater Research Institute.

Our non-profit organization is dedicated to empowering Iceland's scientific community by providing expert guidance on intellectual property rights, conducting analyses of market and patent landscapes, and fostering connections between groundbreaking research projects and potential investors, as well as the broader industry. We are committed to enhancing the societal impact of science and technology through commercialization efforts, both within Iceland and on a global scale.

Audna assists university students, inventors and scientific entrepreneurs in the analysis of research and inventions. Audna analyzes research and inventions with regard to patent eligibility and market potential. At Auðna, we provide advice regarding intellectual property protection and the establishment of start-up companies around practical scientific projects. Audna connects inventors and entrepreneurs with funding and the business world. We also provide information on project financing, including grants. Our goal is to help you transform your scientific work into innovation that benefits society. We are here to assist you and provide information.

What is knowledge and technology transfer?

Knowledge and technology transfer is the transfer of skills, knowledge, techniques and methods from universities and research institutes to operating companies or start-ups, which work on the further development, marketing and sale of new products, processes, methods, programs, materials or services to the public. During technology transfer, an agreement is made with a company for a license, sale and/or ownership in a company. Audna assist the scientific community in delivering inventions and practical research results to society in the form of solutions, value creation and increased competitiveness.

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The Iceland Technology Transfer Office serves as a central hub for investors and emerging scientific entrepreneurs from our affiliated entities. We offer expert evaluations of market and patent landscapes, guidance on protecting intellectual property, and support in establishing start-ups.

Our mission is to bridge the gap between innovators and the investment and industrial sectors, turning inventive ideas into impactful innovations.

We are the primary point of contact for investors and industry leaders looking to enhance innovations with the potential to bring substantial societal benefits. As the definitive hub for the commercialization of scientific breakthroughs from Iceland’s public research sector, we help transform ideas into successful ventures.