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8th July 2025

Iceland Participates in Ignite Sweden’s Digital Matchmaking Event

On June 11, Ignite Sweden hosted a targeted matchmaking session between public institutions and innovative companies. Leading up to the event, challenges and needs were mapped out, and solution providers were selected from Sweden, Finland, and Iceland.

Thanks to collaboration with Fjársýslan and NGA, Iceland was represented by:

  • The Directorate of Education and School Services (MMS)

  • Skólalausnir

    , an Icelandic edtech startup

Example challenges discussed:

  • Tools & technologies to support reading comprehension (Skólalausnir + MMS)

  • Tailored services for neurodivergent children (MMS)

  • Communication tools to attract future university students

  • Coordination tools across education, healthcare & social services

  • Innovation methods for internal public sector change

  • Platforms for public feedback & idea management

  • Smart solutions for citizen engagement

  • Circular procurement to increase use of recycled materials

  • Transparency tools for monitoring circular flows

View all challenges from the event