Harder, Better, Funded, Stronger - Funding, Founders and Future Tech
28th April 2026
15:00 to 16:40
Kristínargata 1, Fenjamýri, Gróska - Hugmyndahús,
102, Reykjavík

Rannís, the Technology Development Fund and the Enterprise Europe Network, in collaboration with the Delegation of the European Union to Iceland, invite you to a side event during Iceland Innovation Week under the title:
Harder, Better, Funded, Stronger - Funding, Founders and Future Tech
This is an event where ideas become opportunities, connections are made, and new paths open up for entrepreneurs and companies. With a mix of inspiring presentations, success stories from the innovation ecosystem, and live music technology, a dynamic and creative atmosphere is created where the future can be heard.
On stage, funding, founders, and future tech will meet, while music will be a recurring theme that ties the event together where new technology and artificial intelligence open up new dimensions in the world of sound and experience.
The event is an ideal opportunity to:
Learn about support and opportunities for innovation,
hear success stories,
network.
Programme*
Harder: Opening remarks, Clara Ganslandt, EU Ambassador to Iceland
Better: Opportunities, support and entering new markets, Mjöll Waldorff, Specialist at Rannís and the Enterprise Europe Network
Funded: The K01 success story, Arinbjörn Kolbeinsson, Co-founder of K01
Stronger: The Víkonnekt success story, Safa Jemai, CEO of Víkonnekt
Music and technology: Live performance, Love Synthesizers, Genki Instruments and more.
Light refreshments will be served at the end of the event.
*The programme is subject to change
The event will be held in English and is open to everyone, but registration is required.