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Technology stories from across Iceland.
Iceland's Ministry of Health has released a roadmap and action plan guiding clinical managers and healthcare staff on evaluating and implementing AI tools safely. The guidance stresses transparency and professional accountability, positioning AI as a support for clinical decisions rather than a replacement for human judgment.
Tæknipúlsinn translation: Plans the family's menu in an instant, watches out for allergies and saves on groceries
The article discusses how AI tools are increasingly used to plan family meal menus, account for food intolerances, and help households save money on groceries. It notes that such capabilities, which seemed futuristic just a year ago, are now becoming part of everyday life.
Canadian-Icelandic startup Prescriby, which builds software to prevent opioid and other medication addiction through safer tapering plans, has raised $2.1M led by Crowberry Capital. The funding will support nationwide rollout in Iceland, a commercialization project in Canada, and expansion into the US market.
Icelandic healthtech startup Leviosa closed a $1M pre-seed round backed by existing angel investors and over 60 healthcare professionals, mostly practicing physicians. Founded in 2019, the company builds tools to cut documentation time and administrative burden, and plans to use the funding to finish development and launch within Iceland's healthcare system.
Controlant has secured $80M in funding, led by Icelandic pension fund Gildi with additional debt financing from Apax Credit Funds, while simultaneously cutting 80 jobs across all divisions. The layoffs stem from declining demand for COVID-19 vaccine logistics as the company shifts focus toward broader business growth.
