Competitive Intelligence Research Center (CIRC)
Bridging Research and Practice in Competitive Intelligence
The Competitive Intelligence Research Center (CIRC) is dedicated to narrowing the gap between academic research and practical business application. Its mission is to foster a productive and sustained dialogue between these two spheres to enhance the field of Competitive and Market Intelligence.
As part of the Institute for Competitive Intelligence (ICI), CIRC plays a central role in ensuring the academic and professional standards of our certificate programs and workshops. Through ongoing monitoring and updates of ICI’s curricula, we ensure that our educational offerings remain both timely and relevant in an ever-evolving market landscape.
Regular audits and structured evaluations have enabled us to systematically refine ICI’s curriculum, competence clusters, and teaching methodologies. Participants in ICI’s certificate programs contribute actively to this process through practical assignments, reinforcing the applied and practice-oriented nature of our approach.
We are particularly proud that our annual conference brings together both academic researchers and industry practitioners. This integration of empirical research and real-world case studies creates a unique platform for interdisciplinary knowledge exchange and innovation in Competitive and Market Intelligence.
If you are interested in joining our global network or have suggestions regarding our activities, we welcome your engagement. Please send an e-mail to