The Krubbur idea sprint took place at Stéttin in Húsavík on 20–21 March, where participants and guests filled the building with energy, creativity and new ideas.
Over two days, participants worked on solutions to two challenges: A Better Town for Children and The Open Window. Alongside this, they received training in design thinking, guidance from experienced mentors and support to develop and present their ideas.
Twelve ideas were presented to the judging panel at the end of the event, but the journey did not end there; instead, the next phase of turning the ideas into reality began.
Innovation training in the country's regions
The aim of Krubb is to encourage initiative and idea generation, whilst strengthening the local innovation ecosystem. Participants in Krubb received training in innovation and entrepreneurial thinking on a 16-hour innovation course led by the University of Akureyri and Hraðinn. At Krubbi 2025, a partnership agreement was signed between HA and Þekkingarnetið, and this course is the result of that. All participants in Krubbi received a certificate of completion.
Krubb's Award-Winning Ideas
Five ideas received awards this time.
The Krubbs Prize of the Year was awarded to Lara Schmitz, Julie Boesen and Antonia Assler for the idea. Whale Sound Trail, or Echoes of the Deep. The concept involves a walking trail from the town to the Sea Baths, with three stopping points where sculptures, inspired by the whale species of Skjálfandi, create sound with the help of the wind. In this way, nature is creatively harnessed and the visitor experience is enriched.
First prize in the 'Better Town for Children' challenge was awarded to Silja Rúnar Reynisdóttir for the idea. The heart of play and joy. The project is about a sustainable play area in the Scrub Park, based on ideas from the children of Krakkakrubbi. The concept emphasises a diverse play area and the park's historical context as a safe play space for children.
The idea received an encouragement prize in the same category. Marine life, created by the Garðar Rescue Squad under the leadership of Ingibjörg Benediktsdóttir. It proposes installing recycling bins in the shape of whales, which would also serve as play and educational units with information about wildlife and plastic pollution.
The best solution in the 'Open Window' was Aniu Wójcik's idea., Hi, which involves the design of souvenirs that raise awareness of the sea and are connected to the unique nature of Húsavík. The project is well advanced and almost ready for production.
The Accelerator's "Open Window" Encouragement Award was won by Elías Óli Tinnuson Björnsson for the idea. Plan it. This is an app that connects secondary school students based on their interests and events, with the aim of reducing loneliness and promoting participation.
Krakkakrubbur – inspiration from the youngest generation
Alongside the event, a Krakkakrubbur was held in collaboration with Borgarhólsskóli. The children's ideas proved to be a powerful inspiration for the participants, with two of the award-winning ideas being based directly on their work. Here You can read more about Krakkakrubb.
The event was hosted by SSNE and the University of Akureyri, under the leadership of Hraðinn, in collaboration with numerous partners. Many sponsors and partners were involved in the project, contributing to the promotion of innovation and creative thinking in the community.
Krubbur takes its name from the well-known Krubb storm in Húsavík, a storm that keeps people indoors. This time, however, the storm raged in the minds of the participants, where ideas were allowed to grow and flourish. The participants ranged in age from 16 and over, creating a powerful blend of experience and new thinking that strengthens innovation in North Iceland.
