Local change with global tools

We help entrepreneurs turn their dreams and ideas into sustainable businesses. By working closely with us, small and medium businesses gain access to new knowledge, specialist skills and the latest funding opportunities.

Our Mission

Empowering entrepreneurs and SMEs grow, by providing access to funding and international know-how.

Our values

Knowledge Driven - We are an organization that is grounded in research within science and technologies. We contribute to and amplify the knowledge base to inform and influence both policy and practice.
Future Focused - We are a forward-leaning, dynamic organization committed to pushing and leading the field beyond incremental improvement towards transformation, inspired by domestic and global innovations and advancements in learning sciences and technologies.
Entrepreneur Centred - We do everything to focus on what is best for all entrepreneurs. We believe that development environments should begin and end with the entrepreneurs in mind, empowering them to participate in shaping their growth experience.

Our Story

The knowledge institute was founded by a group of experts in different fields based in Aalborg. The idea was born from the desire to help local start-ups get the same opportunities to grow and be competitive in the global market, while diversifying the local business environment by bringing international expertise to Denmark. Together with our global network of associated experts, the Institute provides consultancy within business development, market validation and cybersecurity

Our team

We are a team of over 100 internal and associated experts with a wealth of experience in feasibility and market studies, marketing, sales, business strategies, SMEs, ICT, SEO, WebDevelopment, Capacity building and Training. Our team is made up of professionals from a variety of backgrounds and industries, which allows us to offer a diverse range of services to our clients. We have worked in more than 30 countries around the world and are able to communicate in six different languages, which makes us well-equipped to handle projects of any size and scope.

Our Logo

We have chosen a Viking ship as our logo to reflect the innovation and forward-thinking ethos embodied by these ships. The Viking ships' ability to conquer new lands and influence history represents our company's drive to be a leader in innovation and progress within our industry. The Viking ships' combination of strength, speed, and flexibility also reflects the qualities that we strive to embody as a company. We strive to be strong and resilient in the face of challenges, while also being agile and adaptable to changing circumstances. We aim to be able to move quickly and efficiently, while also being flexible enough to adjust our course as needed. The Viking ships' advanced design and construction techniques represent the importance of innovation and technology in our company. We are constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible in our industry, using the latest technologies and techniques to create the best products and services for our customers. The Viking reflects our commitment to innovation, strength, speed, and flexibility, and our desire to shape the course of our industry through our forward-thinking approach to technology and design.