Science and technology in Iceland explained

Science and technology in Iceland is well developed with the presence of several universities and research institutes.

According to the Global Innovation Index, Iceland was the 22th most innovative country in the world in 2024^[1]

Government policy

Science and technology in Iceland are regulated by the Science and Technology Policy Council, which is chaired by the Prime Minister.^[2] In 2021, the government spent 28billion ISK on research, a 130% increase over spending in 2017.^[3]

See also

• Economy of Iceland
• Education in Iceland

Notes and References

1. Book: Global Innovation Index 2024. Unlocking the Promise of Social Entrepreneurship. 2024-10-22. World Intellectual Property Organization. 2024. 978-92-805-3681-2. 10.34667/tind.50062. www.wipo.int. Geneva. 18.
2. Web site: Vísinda- og tækniráð. Government of Iceland. 2022-03-30. is.
3. News: Fjárfesting í rannsóknum er fjárfesting í framtíðinni. 2021-09-13. 2022-03-30. Kjarninn. Ingleif Jónsdóttir. is.