For everyone interested in Arctic technology

With the opening of the Greenland Innovation Centre, the physical framework is now in place for closer collaboration between ARTEK and the private business community. In general, GIC will provide:

· consultancy about innovation
· a sounding board and “midwife services” for new ideas
· general and specific technical advice
· practical testing and examination of products, processes, etc.
· national and international network creation
· information about new ideas for sustainable solutions
· collation and communication of knowledge about the use of technology – in other Arctic regions, too
· inspiration for young people interested in technology

Facilities for:

· courses and training
· workshops and seminars
· international meetings
· trial set-ups
· workshops for the production, adaptation and testing of inventions
· demonstrations of prototype products and processes
· exhibitions for private companies

An advisory consultant will be employed to handle the day-to-day administration and contact mediation between the various users of the building. Researchers and students from Denmark and other countries will, at times, also use the building as a part of their work.

In addition to GIC, the shipyard will be the site of an entrepreneur and growth centre as well as the Commercial Secretariat. (see Links)

With this combination, everything is in place to create an active innovative environment where researchers, students, experts, private companies and entrepreneurs can easily get in touch with one another. Moreover, with the Commercial Secretariat located at the premises, it will be easier for the various players to look into the opportunities for financial support for the promotion of innovative activities.