Foundation Laid for Further Collaboration with Orka náttúrunnar

Memorandum of understanding on enhanced collaboration in innovation and energy-related research.

Ölfus Cluster and Orka náttúrunnar (ON) have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen their collaboration, with the aim of advancing innovation, sustainable resource utilisation, and the development of energy solutions in the region.

The memorandum lays the foundation for more focused and strategic cooperation, enabling both parties to leverage their knowledge, experience, and infrastructure in support of research and development projects. Particular emphasis will be placed on initiatives that connect energy, food production, the circular economy, and sustainable value creation.

“We see significant opportunities in deepening our collaboration with ON. With a shared vision for sustainable development and innovation, we can build a stronger foundation for economic growth and future-oriented solutions in Ölfus,” says Páll Marvin Jónsson, Managing Director of Ölfus Cluster.

Páll Marvin Jónsson, framkvæmdarstjóri Ölfus Cluster. Eva Lind Guðmundsdóttir, verkefnastjóri Ölfus Cluster. Ingunn Gunnarsdóttir, leiðtogi nýsköpunar hjá ON. Helga Kristín Jóhannsdóttir, deildarstjóra Jarðhitagarðs ON.

The collaboration aligns well with the role of Ölfus Cluster as a knowledge and innovation cluster, with a strong focus on sustainable food production and green solutions. At the same time, it supports ON’s vision of responsible natural resource utilisation and the energy transition.

With this step, Ölfus Cluster and ON strengthen the links between industry, research, and the energy sector, creating a platform for the further development of projects that have a positive impact on society and the environment.

👉ON’s news article on the collaboration between Orka náttúrunnar and Ölfus Cluster