Innovation South Greenland was established by the Municipality of Kujalleq in 2019 and is owned by the municipality; it serves as a link between the municipality, the business community, and other partners. The company assists businesses and entrepreneurs and works in areas such as tourism, food, fishing, hunting, agriculture, UNESCO Kujataa, natural resources, education, and research.
ISG also operates the Agricultural Advisory Service under a separate service contract with Naalakkersuisut.
The new agreement builds on an active 2025, during which ISG has worked on, among other things, business consulting, mentoring and incubator programs, tourism strategy, capacity analysis, marketing of South Greenland, food branding, agriculture, UNESCO Kujataa, and dialogue with local, national, and international partners.
Clear objectives for the next two years
Under the service contract, ISG will continue its work in six key areas: tourism, UNESCO Kujataa, business development, fisheries, hunting and agriculture, the mining sector, and food.
In the area of tourism, ISG will continue to work on the regional tourism strategy for 2026–2031. This includes marketing, consulting on product development, and strengthened international cooperation on tourism, business, and route development.
Within UNESCO Kujataa, work continues on the management plan, the preservation of ruins, signage at the sites, public-facing UNESCO Days, and preparations for the 10th anniversary of UNESCO Kujataa in 2027.
In the business sector, ISG will continue to advise companies and entrepreneurs. Efforts will also focus on part-time jobs for young people, encouraging people to return to the area, local development, mentoring and incubator programs, as well as closer collaboration between the business community, the municipality, educational institutions, and research communities.
ISG will also work to improve conditions for fishermen, hunters, and sheep farmers. This includes, among other things, providing advice, developing skills, and developing Kalaalimineerniarfiit with a focus on additional sales, marketing, new payment solutions, and sales to the Greenlandic Houses in Denmark.
In the area of natural resources, ISG will, among other things, help identify local needs, facilitate community meetings, and raise awareness of job opportunities in the mining sector.
Steffen Lund, Chairman of the Board of ISG, welcomes the agreement:
– The service contract provides us with a clear framework for our work over the next two years. The tasks cover a wide range of areas, but what they all have in common is that they are aimed at creating more economic activity, more opportunities, and a better business environment throughout South Greenland. We look forward to continuing our collaboration with the Municipality of Kujalleq and the many stakeholders in the region.
Mayor Malene V. Rasmussen views the new agreement favorably:
– Innovation South Greenland is a key partner in our efforts to foster growth and development throughout the Municipality of Kujalleq. With the new service contract, we ensure a continued strong focus on business development, while also strengthening our efforts in areas such as food, entrepreneurship, and the mining sector. We face significant opportunities in the coming years, and it is important that we work purposefully to ensure that this development creates value, jobs, and future opportunities for residents throughout the region.
The Municipality of Kujalleq and Innovation South Greenland look forward to continuing their collaboration on business development in South Greenland.
