In 2001, the Know Center was founded under the name “Know Center – Research Center for Knowledge-Based Applications and Systems” and was known at that time mainly in computer science and knowledge management circles. Since then, a lot has happened. Under the leadership of Stefanie Lindstaedt, the Know Center has become one of Europe’s leading research centers for data-driven business and artificial intelligence. European companies of all sizes and industries have benefited from the Know Center’s expertise to secure competitive advantages through data-driven business models.

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What do former employees say about the Know Center? And how did it shape their careers?
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This commitment has also been recognized at EU level: Since 2016, the Know Center has been awarded the iSpace label by the EU Big Data Value Association every year. This award highlights the Know Center as a trusted data incubator that accelerates the adoption of data-driven innovation across all sectors of the economy. In 2020, the Know Center was the only Austrian center to receive the iSpace Gold Award, which has only been awarded nine times in the entire EU.