Sørlandet kunnskapspark has two dimensions, and Sørlandet kunnskapspark as (privately held company) has two main purposes.

The science park - Sørlandet kunnskapspark
Sørlandet kunnskapspark is a building which consists of 7200 m2 and 34 different companies in the aereas of the cultural based economy, information technology and oil/energy economy.

Sørlandet kunnskapspark as has a responsibility to fasilitate activities inside the science park and between the companies.

The company - Sørlandet kunnskapspark as
Sørlandet kunnskapspark as is providing a leadership role in developing the regions innovation system. 
SKP as is, amongs other programs and projects, responsible for a business incubator program in the region.