The Knowledge Network has the role, according to its charter and agreement with the Ministry of Education, Culture, and Children's Affairs and the Ministry of Culture, Innovation, and Higher Education, of servicing scientific and academic work in Þingeyjarsýslar. Thus, the emphasis is on hosting researchers and assisting those who conduct research in Þingeyjarsýslar in various ways. Such services are provided through access to the Knowledge Network's premises, equipment, and network, in addition to providing advice in formal and informal ways on research work.
This research service is provided to various parties, primarily the following:
The Knowledge Network has also entered into a special agreement with the University of Iceland Science Park and the University of Akureyri on the sharing of facilities, housing and knowledge in the field of innovation for the benefit of researchers and entrepreneurs.
