The company Nalik Ventures A/Swho works with business development in Greenland and advises entrepreneurs, held a course on entrepreneurship in Kullorsuaq at the beginning of February.
It is hoped that the course can open doors for the development of the tourism industry in the largest settlement in Greenland with around 400 inhabitants, says a member of the settlement board.
The company Nalik Ventures A/Swho works with business development in Greenland and advises entrepreneurs, held a course on entrepreneurship in Kullorsuaq at the beginning of February.
It is hoped that the course can open doors for the development of the tourism industry in the largest settlement in Greenland with around 400 inhabitants, says a member of the settlement board.
Presentation from outside
Based on an inquiry from the village council in Kullorsuaq and Avannaata Kommunia, the course on entrepreneurship in Kullorsuaq was a success, says advisor Edvard Lyberth Mørch from Nalik Ventures.
The course content included, among other things, requirements for entrepreneurship, application options and various opportunities within tourism experiences.
In addition, two independent tourism actors from Ilulissat and Itilleq presented via the Internet. One presented from Itilleq about service and prices when cruise ships call at the settlements, while a tourism operator from Ilulissat presented about dog sled tourism.
Possibility of support
Cruise ships arrive at Kullorsuaq every summer, and their number is increasing, says Edvard Lyberth Mørch. Even so, no tourism businesses have yet been established in Kullorsuaq, but that may change in the future.
– Tourism is popular in Kullorsuaq, which is why there were many participants on the three-day course.
– But just like in other settlements in Greenland, tourism cannot be fully operated all year round in Kullorsuaq.
– Still, tourism and accommodation can supplement existing businesses such as fishing, because Kullorsuaq is in an outer district, and the experiences there are not found elsewhere, he says.
He also mentions that there is interest in opening a store.
Not common
It is not common for the settlement board in Kullorsuaq to invite Nalik Ventures, says an adviser for entrepreneurs.
– But as a result of the successful course in Kullorsuaq, it is part of our vision to carry out similar projects that are adapted to the settlements, says Edvard Lyberth Mørch.
Although the course in Upernavik was not successful, both existing and potential entrepreneurs were met, he says.
Great interest
With a view, among other things, to uncover the business opportunities in Kullorsuaq, the new members of the settlement board, who were elected last year, decided in 2025 to invite Nalik Ventures to Kullorsuaq, says member of the settlement board Timotheus Petersen from Siumut.
– We expect that the number of cruise ships arriving at Kullorsuaq will increase in the coming years. This year, the new airport in Ilulissat will be put into use, and it will undoubtedly benefit us in one way or another.
– That is why the entire village board wanted a course on entrepreneurship. Fortunately, our approach was well received by Nalik Ventures, he says.
The course was met with great interest and was very rewarding, says the village board.
Tourism must be developed
The cruise ships that arrive at Kullorsuaq have their own guides, and this is one of the reasons why not much money reaches the villagers, says Timotheus Petersen, who is also a fisherman and trapper.
– It is important to enter into service agreements with the cruise ships. To achieve this, it is necessary to establish a locally owned tourist agency, and I know that initiatives have been launched with the aim of realizing this, he says.
The interest in developing different forms of experience tourism became evident during the course.
– For example, I dream that tourists can go on whale watching. In order to achieve this, permits for passenger transport must be obtained and safety courses at sea must be completed.
– It is both complicated and expensive, but we have been equipped with good tools during the course, and there is no doubt that they will be put to good use. It gives hope for the future, says Timotheus Petersen.
The possibility of opening a small shop in the settlement is also something there is interest in, says a member of the settlement board, who has worked in politics for many years.
