Welcome to a region of rising opportunities!

In today's fast global economy, finding the right location for your business can be essential to success. Our comprehensive staff at the Development Centre of East Iceland will strive to fulfil all of your business requirements in a professional, friendly and environmentally sustainable way.

People tend to think of East Iceland for its pristine, quiet, beautiful nature. However, they thereby forget some outstanding aspects of the picture, for instance the region's environmentally friendly power and unique culture. Measuring 15,700 km2, East Iceland makes up around one-sixth of the whole island. Fishing, agriculture and tourism have been traditional mainstays of the East Iceland economy, but diversification is increasing. In recent times niche industries and innovative ventures have taken advantage of ample building sites, up-to-date local technology and an excellent physical and technical infrastructure. East Iceland has also been targeted for developing power-intensive industry, using electricity generated in the highlands, not far from coastal harbours.   

What is DCEI?  

The Development Centre of East Iceland (DCEI) is a dynamic agency focussed on the economic development of the eastern region of Iceland.  DCEI works with local and national authorities, social organisations, private businesses and other development agencies to implement economic development policies in the East.  DCEI reports to an independent board representing local municipalities and businesses.