Audna

About

Founded in 2006, Audna is a ngo headquartered in Reykjavik, Iceland with approximately 50-200 employees.

Audna Tæknitorg (Knowledge and Technology Transfer Office) is a non-profit organization owned by all Icelandic universities, Landspítali University Hospital, the University of Iceland Science Park, Matís, and the Marine and Freshwater Research Institute. It serves as the primary hub for technology transfer from Iceland's public research sector to industry and society. Audna's core functions include evaluating inventions and research outcomes for patent eligibility and market potential, providing intellectual property protection advice, connecting inventors and entrepreneurs with investors and industry partners, supporting startup formation around scientific projects, and offering masterclass training on innovation. The organization has experienced significant growth, with service requests increasing 262% between 2020-2025. Audna emphasizes alignment with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and aims to maximize societal and economic impact of scientific research.