The Center for Crowdfunding Research at the University of Agder’s School of Business and Law is recognized as one of the leading centers for crowdfunding research and practice in Europe. The center is led by a team of passionate researchers standing at the forefront of alternative finance research, while being actively engaged in raising awareness, education, and public debate. Our research covers psychological aspects of crowdfunding investment and non-investment behavior; gender aspects in investor and fundraising behavior; macro-level indicators of national crowdfunding market development and friendliness, crowdfunding marketing strategies, and predictors of crowdfunding campaign success. Such research spans across both investment and non-investment models and platforms, as well as carried out in a variety of national and cultural contexts. In addition to our research work, we offer unique educational programs in crowdfunding, bringing together students, industry and crowdfunding platforms to solve real life scenarios and cases. Finally, our team is engaged in a variety of outreach activities that include training, the provision of expert advice to public hearings and debate, and the provision of guidance and support to individuals and organizations considering crowdfunding for their projects in a wide range of industries.”