Name

KUNO platform

Legal name

KUNO Platform

Website

https://kuno-platform.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian Knowledge Exchange Platform

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920), National Security and International Affairs (928)

SIC

International Affairs (9721)

akta.pro primary industry

Strategic Meetings Management (SMM) & Governance (THACAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Fraud Risk Management & Anti-Bribery/Anti-Corruption (ABAC) (BPAHAFAL)

Keywords

• Humanitarian knowledge exchange
• Humanitarian sector platform
• Cross-sectoral collaboration
• Humanitarian learning resources
• Humanitarian professionals network

Headquarters

HQ city

The Hague

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Platform operations and membership: KUNO operates as a non-profit knowledge platform for the Dutch humanitarian sector. The platform facilitates cross-sectoral knowledge exchange and joint innovation among humanitarian actors. Revenue generation is not explicitly disclosed in available sources.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

KUNO is a non-profit, web-based knowledge exchange platform that connects academics, policymakers, practitioners, and entrepreneurs within the Dutch humanitarian sector. The platform facilitates cross-sectoral collaboration, reflection, joint innovation, and translation of knowledge into new actions and policies through events, learning resources, a professionals directory, and thematic content covering geopolitical dynamics, system shifting, and crisis realities.

Product overview

KUNO is a unified web-based knowledge exchange platform for the Dutch humanitarian sector. The platform comprises five integrated components: a core Knowledge Exchange Platform for cross-sectoral collaboration and innovation, an Events Module for professional development opportunities, Learning Resources including documents and interview databases, a Professionals Directory connecting humanitarian experts, and Thematic Content Sections covering geopolitical dynamics, system transformation, and crisis realities. The platform serves as a coordination hub connecting academics, policymakers, practitioners, entrepreneurs, and other stakeholders to facilitate knowledge sharing and joint problem-solving for humanitarian challenges.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• KUNO Knowledge Exchange Platform Web-based platform facilitating cross-sectoral knowledge exchange, reflection, and collaboration among Dutch humanitarian sector actors including academics, policymakers, practitioners, and entrepreneurs to drive innovation and meet future humanitarian challenges.

Quantifiable outcome

• Cross-sectoral exchange enabling innovation in the Dutch humanitarian sector

Named customers6 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ZOAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerZOA is an international Christian relief and recovery organization supporting vulnerable people affected by violent conflicts and natural disasters in fragile states. ZOA operates in more than 15 countries focusing on livelihoods, food security, WASH, basic education, peacebuilding and shelter. KUNO facilitates knowledge sharing among ZOA professionals including Deputy Director of Disaster Response Hielke Zantema and Director of Disaster Response Kees-Jan Hooglander.
• Netherlands Ministry of Foreign AffairscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Department for Stabilisation and Humanitarian Aid (DSH) promotes stability through humanitarian assistance, reconstruction, peace and security support. The Netherlands applies an integrated approach combining security, development and diplomatic efforts. KUNO serves as a focal point for the Ministry, with Meinke Lignac serving as Deputy Head Humanitarian Aid Division and KUNO focal person.
• CARE NederlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCARE Nederland is part of the CARE international confederation working on humanitarian action, anticipatory action, and gender-sensitive approaches. Jojanneke Spoor serves as Humanitarian Director and chair of the KUNO Steering Group.
• Save the ChildrencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSave the Children is the world's largest independent children's rights organisation operating in more than 120 countries. The organization focuses on saving lives through medical care, nutrition and education, and saving dreams through learning and children's rights. Britt Dutour Geerling serves as Program Manager on KUNO.
• Wageningen University and ResearchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWageningen University & Research conducts global research on food, feed & bio-based production, natural resources & living environment, and society & well-being. The Sociology of Development and Change Group focuses on disaster studies and anthropology of law. KUNO hosts professionals Bram J. Jansen and Lotje de Vries from this institution.
• Vrije Universiteit AmsterdamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVU Amsterdam is a leading research university with the Faculty of Social Sciences containing the Institute of Societal Resilience focusing on crisis and disaster management and governance. Kees Boersma and Eva van Roekel are affiliated professionals.
• University of Twente / Center for Disaster ResiliencecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Center for Disaster Resilience focuses on significantly decreasing disaster risk through fundamental, interdisciplinary and applied research, dissemination, education and training. KUNO hosts professionals Alberto Martinetti, Eefje Hendriks, and Irene Manzella from this institution.
• University of LeidencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Institute of Security and Global Affairs (ISGA) specializes in security issues within the Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs. Located in The Hague, it fosters interactions between academia, governments, private sector, and NGOs. KUNO hosts Andrea Bartolucci and Cristina Del Real.
• University of AmsterdamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Amsterdam Centre for Conflict Studies (ACCS) provides a forum for exchange between academics and practitioners engaged in conflict resolution and governance. The centre takes an interdisciplinary approach to conflict studies. Polly Pallister-Wilkins is the affiliated professional.
• Radboud UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Centre for International Conflict Analysis & Management (CICAM) conducts research on violent conflict, peace promotion, and politics of military and humanitarian interventions. Mathijs van Leeuwen and Haley Swedlund are affiliated professionals.
• The Hague Humanitarian Studies CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBased at the International Institute of Social Studies (Erasmus University Rotterdam), HSC enables humanitarian justice where affected communities are central in preventing, preparing for, and responding to crises. Dorothea Hilhorst serves as Professor and HSC Director, and Rodrigo Mena serves as Deputy Director.
• CordaidcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCordaid is an internationally operating emergency relief and development organisation working in and on fragility. Founded in 2000, Cordaid combines emergency aid with healthcare systems, food security, economic opportunities, peace building and disaster resilience. Inge Leuverink and Laurens den Dulk are affiliated professionals.
• Médecins Sans Frontières (Artsen zonder Grenzen)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMédecins Sans Frontières provides medical assistance to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters, or exclusion from healthcare. Founded in 1971, the organization has nearly 65,000 aid workers in more than 70 countries worldwide.
• Oxfam NovibcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOxfam is an international development and emergency aid organisation with a confederation of 21 Oxfams in 86 countries. Oxfam focuses on food, land and water; governance and financial flows; gender justice; conflict and fragility; and humanitarian response. Elsa van Zoest serves as Humanitarian Project Lead on KUNO.
• Terre des hommescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTerre des hommes has been fighting against child exploitation globally since 1965. The organization focuses on countering severe violations of children's rights including trafficking, sexual exploitation, child abuse, and worst forms of child labour. Demelash Deghebo serves as Head of Humanitarian Action.
• Stichting VluchtelingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStichting Vluchteling (Netherlands Refugee Foundation) has provided assistance to refugees and displaced persons worldwide since 1976. Over 65 million people have fled their homes due to war, violence and oppression. Benoit de Gryse serves as Director.
• SpherecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSphere was started in 1997 by humanitarian professionals to improve quality of humanitarian work. The organization developed the Humanitarian Charter and minimum standards in water supply, sanitation, food security, shelter, and health. The Sphere Handbook is one of the most widely recognized sets of humanitarian standards.
• Kerk in ActiecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKerk in Actie is the aid organisation of the Protestant Church in the Netherlands, providing emergency relief, recovery, and disaster prevention. Part of ACT Alliance network with over 145 churches in more than 120 countries. Gaya Massink and Kirsten Kok are affiliated professionals.
• International NGO Safety Organisation (INSO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerINSO is an independent NGO serving as safety coordination and advisory body to the NGO community. Operating in over 20 countries, INSO provides daily support to over 1,400 NGOs in high-risk contexts through information, analysis, and training. Anthony Neal serves as Director of Policy, Advocacy & Communications.
• Institute ClingendaelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstitute Clingendael is a leading Dutch think tank and diplomatic academy on international affairs. The Conflict Research Unit (CRU) conducts applied research to assist organizations in fragile and conflict-affected situations. Leela Koenig heads the Humanitarian Negotiation Programme.
• Dutch Relief AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDutch Relief Alliance (DRA) is a coalition of 14 Dutch aid organisations in partnership with the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Members include CARE Nederland, Cordaid, Dorcas, Oxfam Novib, Plan International, Save the Children, ZOA, and others. DRA enables timely and effective response to major international crises.
• DorcascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDorcas is a Christian relief and international cooperation organisation investing in lasting change for marginalized people since 1980. Works in Eastern Europe, East Africa and Middle East, reaching around one million people annually. Anton van Wijk and Eva van Iwaarden are affiliated professionals.
• Humanitarian ObservatoriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKUNO hosts The Humanitarian Observatory in the Netherlands as part of a wider network of Observatories in collaboration with The Hague Humanitarian Studies Centre. Humanitarian Observatories are networks of actors discussing humanitarian governance topics. Currently 12 observatories operate globally.
• Expertise Centre Humanitarian CommunicationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHuCom is a non-profit organization committed to better communication on international development. Organizes Humanitarian Communication Awards and Thesis Prize. Emiel Martens and Wouter Oomen serve as Co-Directors.
• UNICEF NetherlandscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNICEF is the world's largest children's rights organisation providing help with acute needs and long-term assistance. Works in more than 190 countries reaching the most disadvantaged children. Eva van Aalst serves as Team lead & senior advisor, and Wietske Nijman serves as Program Advisor.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• ReliefWeb: UN OCHA's humanitarian information-sharing platform serving global humanitarian actors with reports, jobs, and training — the most direct international comparison to KUNO's humanitarian knowledge exchange model, but at global scale.
• Professionals in Humanitarian Assistance and Protection (PHAP): Professional association for humanitarian practitioners offering events, certification, and a member directory — closely mirrors KUNO's professionals directory and event-based engagement model.
• Humanitarian Outcomes: Independent research organization producing evidence and analysis on humanitarian action effectiveness — comparable as a knowledge producer supporting the same Dutch and international humanitarian practitioner audience.
• Sphere: Humanitarian standards body behind the Sphere Handbook and Charter; KUNO lists Sphere as a strategic partner. Sphere is a directly comparable convening and knowledge-dissemination organization in the humanitarian sector.
• ICVA (International Council of Voluntary Agencies): Global network of humanitarian NGOs focused on policy advocacy and coordination — comparable as an NGO coalition platform with similar convening, learning, and policy translation objectives.
• PreventionWeb: UNDRR-managed knowledge platform for disaster risk reduction, facilitating exchange of research, policy, and practice among DRR professionals — directly comparable as a sector-specific knowledge exchange and event hub.
• CHS Alliance: International alliance managing the Core Humanitarian Standard and supporting quality, accountability, and people-centered humanitarian action — directly comparable as a humanitarian sector coordination and standards platform.
• ALNAP: Active Learning Network for Accountability and Performance in humanitarian action, hosted by ODI — comparable as a sector convening body producing learning, research, and events for humanitarian professionals.

Regional players

• Bond (UK NGO network): UK membership body for international development and humanitarian NGOs — directly analogous role in convening a national NGO sector but operating in a different (UK) geography, providing a useful regional benchmark for KUNO.
• Interaction (US NGO network): Largest US coalition of international NGOs focused on humanitarian and development issues — plays the equivalent US national convening role that KUNO plays in the Netherlands, with deeper resources and broader member base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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M&A

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