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Life ScienceIceland is rich in resources for life science, biotechnology and the medical industry. Iceland has a total R&D expenditure of over 3% of GDP, an advanced health care system and an advanced research infrastructure with relatively large number of highly qualified specialists.
Icelandic companies have developed expertise in harvesting from the riches of unique natural resources combined it with the unique research database s and bio-banks that contain medical and pathological records dating from a s early as the first settlement.
Today Iceland is home to world-leading companies in population-based genomics, ecological genomics involving thermophilic bacteria from geothermal areas, molecular farming of transgenic plants, prosthetics and medical diagnostic devices.
Creative Industries in Iceland
Design reflects and identifies who we are, the country we live in, and our culture and lifestyle. The fascinating beauty of the natural world in Iceland is a primary source of inspiration for creative people in this country: film-makers , composers, and designers. Current trends in Icelandic architecture, interior design, music and fashion reflect the dynamic forces that have shaped culture and industry in this country. The finished products also testify to designers' close connections with the international environment.
In recent years Iceland has been gaining a higher profile in the international film industry. Movies like Journey to the Centre of the Earth (2008), Stardust (2007), Flags of Our Fathers (2006), Batman Begins (2005), James Bond: Die Another Day (2002) and Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001) have all made use of the spectacular and unusual landscape that Iceland has to offer.
The Film commission of Iceland -- Film in Iceland Agency, offers free assistance and information about filming in Iceland along with 14% reimbursements of the costs incurred for film and TV production in Iceland. Applying for the 14% reimbursement is an easy straightforward procedure.
Design reflects and identifies who we are, the country we live in, and our culture and lifestyle. The fascinating beauty of the natural world in Iceland is a primary source of inspiration for creative people in this country: film-makers , composers, and designers. Current trends in Icelandic architecture, interior design, music and fashion reflect the dynamic forces that have shaped culture and industry in this country. The finished products also testify to designers' close connections with the international environment.
In recent years Iceland has been gaining a higher profile in the international film industry. Movies like Journey to the Centre of the Earth (2008), Stardust (2007), Flags of Our Fathers (2006), Batman Begins (2005), James Bond: Die Another Day (2002) and Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001) have all made use of the spectacular and unusual landscape that Iceland has to offer.
The Film commission of Iceland -- Film in Iceland Agency, offers free assistance and information about filming in Iceland along with 14% reimbursements of the costs incurred for film and TV production in Iceland. Applying for the 14% reimbursement is an easy straightforward procedure.