TTO Iceland is proof that when it comes to the ability to make an impact, size doesn’t matter!

Prior to the founding of TTO Iceland at the end of 2018, technology transfer was non-existent in Iceland. But thanks to today’s guests, Einar Mantyla and Susan Christianen, the country’s scientists and entrepreneurs now have a much greater chance of impacting society both nationally and internationally. 

Einar and Susan make up half of the small powerhouse team at TTO Iceland, and during this episode, we discuss the challenges and successes that have characterized the last (almost) four years of TTO Iceland and what their future holds! 

In This Episode:

[00:51] Introducing today’s guest, Einar and Susan.

[03:00] Einar and Susan’s role in bringing technology transfer to Iceland. 

[10:24] An overview of what the (almost) four years since the founding of TTO Iceland have looked like. 

[14:48] TTO Iceland’s involvement in the country’s innovation ecosystem.

[17:14] How the Icelandic government has supported TTO Iceland, and how they can do more in the future. 

[20:52] People who make up the small team at TTO Iceland.

[23:20] The fellows program that TTO Iceland is a part of. 

[25:27] Some of TTO Iceland’s measurable achievements. 

[27:32] How TTO Iceland enhances awareness about technology transfer and entrepreneurship. 

[31:11] Examples of the ways in which TTO Iceland supports startups coming out of universities in the country. 

[34:01] The various funding opportunities that are available to startups in Iceland. 

[37:02] TTO Iceland’s corporate partners and the benefits that these partnerships have brought about. 

[41:48] Some of the TTO Iceland successes that Einar and Susan are proud of.  

[44:13] The biggest challenges being faced by TTO Iceland.

[47:38] TTO Iceland’s approach to enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

[50:14] Value that Susan and Einar see in being part of technology transfer organizations.

[51:38] Einar and Susan’s view on credentialing. 

[52:59] Susan and Einar’s hopes for the future of technology transfer in Iceland. 

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