Based in Aarhus, Alexandra Instituttet is a Danish nonprofit research and technology organisation that helps public and private organisations apply information-technology research and develop digital products and services. Founded in June 1999, it was established to strengthen cooperation between research and business; it later joined Denmark’s GTS network of approved technology-service institutes. 37
Its work spans applied research, development, innovation, advice, skills development and technology services. The institute operates from its headquarters in IT City Katrinebjerg in Aarhus and also has a presence at the IT University of Copenhagen. 7911 Its stated purpose is to create value, growth and welfare through applied IT, while connecting research with organisations able to put it to use. 38
One current example is Danish Foundation Models, a collaboration between Alexandra Instituttet and Aarhus University, the University of Southern Denmark and the University of Copenhagen. The initiative develops and provides open access to Danish-language models, with a focus on machine learning and natural-language processing. 2 Alexandra Instituttet is also part of the consortium behind the DFM Mimir app, described in the supplied LinkedIn page excerpt as running its model locally on a device rather than sending data to a server abroad. 12
The institute’s CEO is Niels Husted Kjær, who took over the role in 2019, according to a 2024 anniversary announcement. 6 Its work is primarily focused on Denmark, including collaboration with public bodies, businesses and research institutions. 39