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Document and Entity Information (USD $)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Mar. 25, 2013
Entity Registrant Name GLOBALWISE INVESTMENTS INC  
Entity Central Index Key 0001081745  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Filer Category Smaller Reporting Company  
Trading Symbol gwiv  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   47,362,047
Document Type 10-K  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2012  
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2012  
Entity Well-Known Seasoned Issuer No  
Entity Voluntary Filers No  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Public Float $ 0