The Irish word ‘cnaipe’ means button—its roots trace back to the Viking word ‘knepper.’ Centuries ago, the Vikings introduced buttons to the Celts through trade, sparking a connection through innovation. That same spirit of exchange drives Cnaipe today.

At Cnaipe, we believe that when ideas and innovation are shared, everyone benefits. We help cultural organisations harness technology—not as an end in itself, but as a powerful tool to enhance their mission.

Our work has supported organisations including Arts House Harwich, Folkalist, The Open Data Institute, Prince’s Foundation, Plasticscene.