The Knowledge Network has the role, in accordance with its charter and a contract with the Ministry of Education and Children's Affairs and the Ministry of Culture, Innovation and University Affairs, of supporting scientific and academic work in the North-East Counties. Thus, the emphasis is on hosting researchers and assisting those who conduct research in the Þingeyjarsýslur in a variety of ways. This service is provided through access to the Knowledge Network's premises, equipment and network, as well as through formal and informal advice on research activities.
This research service is provided to various parties, most notably the following:
The Knowledge Network has also entered into a special agreement with the University of Iceland's Science Parks and the University of Akureyri on the joint use of facilities, premises and expertise in the field of innovation for the benefit of researchers and entrepreneurs.
