NORDURSLODAGATTIN EHF

Their core work

Arctic Portal (operating as Nordurslodagattin ehf) is an Icelandic SME that runs the arcticportal.org platform — a digital gateway for Arctic data, information, and research coordination. They specialize in managing and interpreting Arctic datasets, building educational tools for polar science outreach, and connecting international research networks across the circumpolar region. Their work spans from hands-on data management systems and e-learning platforms to coordinating trans-national access to Arctic research infrastructure like icebreaker fleets and terrestrial monitoring stations.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

In their early H2020 period (2016–2017), Arctic Portal focused on STEM education and digital tools — building interactive e-learning platforms and proving out their Arctic Data Management System as a commercial product. From 2017 onward, they shifted decisively toward climate-driven Arctic research infrastructure: permafrost thaw, coastal adaptation, icebreaker access coordination, and pan-Arctic monitoring networks. The trajectory shows a move from education and data tooling toward becoming a connective node in the broader Arctic research infrastructure ecosystem.

Arctic Portal is positioning itself as the digital backbone for pan-Arctic research coordination, increasingly embedded in large infrastructure and climate adaptation consortia.

How they like to work

Arctic Portal predominantly joins as a partner (5 of 6 projects) in large international consortia, with their single coordinator role being a focused SME proof-of-concept project (ADMS). With 101 unique partners across 21 countries, they operate as a well-connected hub rather than a repeat-partner organization — likely contributing specialized Arctic data and communication capabilities that complement diverse scientific teams. Their consistent role as a service-oriented partner suggests they are easy to integrate into new consortia without heavy management overhead.

Extensively networked with 101 unique partners across 21 countries, reflecting the international nature of Arctic research. Their partnerships span the full circumpolar region and major European research nations, making them a natural bridge between Arctic-focused institutions and the broader EU research community.

What sets them apart

As a private SME based in Reykjavik, Arctic Portal occupies a rare niche: they are not a research institute themselves but rather the information and coordination layer that makes Arctic research accessible and connected. Their arcticportal.org platform gives them a unique position as a neutral, digitally-native gateway trusted by research networks, educators, and policy audiences alike. For consortium builders, they bring Iceland's geographic credibility in Arctic matters combined with practical data management and communication skills that large scientific consortia consistently need.

Highlights from their portfolio

• ADMS
  Their only coordinator project — a proof-of-concept to commercialize their Arctic Data Management System, signaling ambition to turn research support into a product.
• APPLICATE
  Largest funding (EUR 366K) in a major polar prediction project, indicating they were trusted with substantial responsibilities in a high-profile consortium.
• INTERACT
  Part of the flagship pan-Arctic terrestrial research network spanning 89 stations across 16 countries — positions them at the centre of Arctic monitoring infrastructure.