INGCO International

Founded by a graduate of the University of Minnesota, INGCO International is a Minneapolis-based language services provider dedicated to ensuring equal access to information across more than 200 languages. The company’s origins are deeply rooted in the UMN community; President and Founder Ingrid Christensen’s journey in the language industry began just before her graduation, when she responded to a "help wanted" ad in the Minnesota Daily.

Partnership with the University

INGCO International maintains a strategic relationship with the University of Minnesota to support its global mission:

• Supplier Diversity: The company is featured in the University’s Office for Supplier Diversity as a nationally certified Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE).
• Higher Education Support: INGCO provides specialized services for higher education institutions, including interpreting for international students, translating recruitment materials, and ensuring campus resources are accessible to multilingual families.
• Academic Translation: Their expertise extends to translating academic content such as course catalogs, transcripts, diplomas, and research materials.

Mission and Impact

Guided by the mission to "provide people with equal access to information, no matter what language they speak," INGCO utilizes a "human-first, tech-enabled" approach. Their team of specialist linguists—referred to as Wordologists™—works across various high-stakes sectors, including healthcare, legal, and education, to help organizations connect authentically with diverse populations.

Today, INGCO remains a veteran in the market, leveraging its local roots and global network to bridge communication gaps for both public and private sector partners throughout Minnesota and worldwide.