Values are the heart and soul of any organisation, and at the KIC, we live and breathe ours. They’re not empty words, but the driving force behind our decisions, actions, and relationships. Our values shape our unique culture, guide our strategic choices, and fuel our success. They’re the essence of who we are as an enterprise.

We’re all about people.

Our ideas, our work, and our passion are what make the KIC tick. We’re team players building strong, interdisciplinary, and international teams. We succeed and fail together.

We’re human.

We treat everyone with respect. We foster a positive work environment and well-being. We have fun and don’t take ourselves too seriously. We embrace playfulness in work and learning, and share joy and positivity.

We’re curious and we make things happen.

We are always on the lookout for fresh ideas and better ways of doing things. We don’t accept “we’ve always done it this way”. We always ask “What’s Next?”. We’re creative and resourceful, and that’s how we bring innovative solutions to the table. We’re all about positive disruption and keeping up with what you need.

We love technology.

We seek out new ways to use tech to achieve more, multiply impact, communicate globally, and explore new ideas. We stand on the shoulders of giants: We remix and apply great ideas. We give credit where due. We, develop simple solutions to manage complexity, and build for reuse.

We own our stuff and we’ve got integrity.

We set big goals and we ask ourselves “why?” We make sure everything we do is legal and above board. We follow a strong moral compass and always do what’s right. If we’re ever unsure, we ask ourselves, “Would we be proud to tell our families about this?” Integrity sets us free because we’ve got nothing to hide.

We build trust.

We know trust is a big deal, so we take good care of it. We’re all about open, honest, lasting relationships. We share ideas and communicate openly. We help partners, clients, and colleagues liberally. That’s how we build trust and a solid reputation for ourselves and for you.

We think big and create value.

We don’t just work for the sake of it. We prioritise needs over wants. We look beyond the surface to understand the “why” and make it better. We’re here to make a real difference for you, for society, and for everyone we work with. We aim high, make bold choices, and deliver top-notch solutions. We’re open, transparent, and socially responsible in everything we do.

We keep moving forward and keep learning.

Things don’t always go to plan, but that’s okay. There are stupid questions. There are dumb mistakes. The KIC is a safe space and we‘re not afraid to experiment. We face mistakes head-on and use them to improve. We don’t make them twice. We’re always learning from each other, from you, and from the best experts out there. We learn so we can grow and get better at what we do.