European Centre for International Political Economy

What European Centre for International Political Economy does

The European Centre for International Political Economy (ECIPE) is a Brussels-headquartered, non-profit policy research organization founded in 2005. It produces independent research and analysis on international political economy, with topical focus on EU trade policy, digital market regulation, AI governance, quantum-technology policy, industrial competitiveness, and geopolitical trade dynamics. Output is delivered as occasional papers, policy briefs, books, short-form insights, a podcast, and in-person or virtual events, organized under thematic programs (New Globalisation, Bridging Frontlines, UK Trade Policy Project, EU-Mercosur Project) and regional desks covering Europe, Africa, the Far East, Latin America, North America, Russia & Eurasia, and South Asia & Oceania.

ECIPE's product portfolio is knowledge-based and non-commercial: it does not sell software, offer APIs, or operate any paid service. Distribution is direct via its website (ecipe.org), email newsletter, podcast, and events, supplemented by frequent staff citations in tier-one media outlets (Financial Times, BBC, Bloomberg, Politico, El Pais). The organization is led by Directors Fredrik Erixon and Razeen Sally, with economists such as Vanika Sharma covering regional trade topics. It employs 11–50 staff and operates from Avenue des Arts 6-9, Brussels.

The business model is that of an independent policy think tank: revenue (not publicly disclosed) is presumed to derive from a mix of corporate membership, foundation grants, project funding, and event/program-related income typical for Brussels-based research institutes. End "users" of ECIPE's research are policymakers and government officials, academic researchers, and journalists; none pay for access, so there is no traditional pricing, GTM sales motion, or customer-acquisition funnel. No funding rounds, acquisitions, partnerships, or ownership relationships have been disclosed.

Name

European Centre for International Political Economy

Legal name

European Centre for International Political Economy

Website

https://ecipe.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Brussels-based non-profit think tank (founded 2005) producing independent policy research on international trade, digital regulation, AI governance, and European competitiveness for policymakers, academics, and media.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Brussels

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ECIPE is a Brussels-based non-profit think tank that produces independent policy research and analysis on international political economy. Its core deliverables are research publications (Occasional Papers, Policy Briefs, Books), short-form analytical commentary (Insights), podcasts, and policy events covering trade policy, digital regulation, AI governance, quantum technology, and EU/global economic competitiveness.

Product overview

ECIPE is a Brussels-based policy research think tank offering a portfolio of knowledge products centered on international trade, digital economy policy, and geopolitical analysis. The organization produces research publications (Occasional Papers, Policy Briefs, Books), analytical commentary (Insights), a podcast series, and organizes events on trade and technology policy topics. The core offering consists of ECIPE Publications, Insights, Podcast, Events, and Media Mentions tracking. No software-as-a-service product, developer API, or AI-powered product platform is offered.

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Products and services

• ECIPE Publications Research publications including ECIPE Occasional Papers, Policy Briefs, Books, and Papers covering trade, digital policy, AI, quantum technology, and geopolitical analysis. Distributed freely to policymakers, researchers, academics, and media.
• ECIPE Insights Short-form analytical commentary and opinion pieces on current trade, economic, and technology policy developments.
• ECIPE Podcast Audio podcast series featuring discussions on geopolitics, trade policy, and global economic affairs with ECIPE researchers and external experts.
• ECIPE Events In-person and virtual events, roundtables, and conferences on trade, AI policy, and international economic issues.
• ECIPE Media Mentions Tracking of ECIPE research citations and expert commentary in external media outlets including Financial Times, Politico, BBC, and other publications.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Brookings Institution: Large US-based public policy research organization with a global economics program covering trade, technology policy, and competitiveness. Overlaps with ECIPE on international economic analysis but is a much broader, generalist institution.
• Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS): Major US-based think tank covering international economics, trade, and technology policy. Comparable to ECIPE on international political economy themes but operates at a much larger scale and broader scope.

Direct peers

• European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR): Pan-European think tank with a strong Brussels presence covering foreign policy, trade, and geopolitics. Overlaps with ECIPE on trade policy, EU external relations, and geopolitical risk analysis.
• Bruegel: Brussels-based economic policy think tank producing research on European and global economics. Directly comparable to ECIPE in mission, location, and audience (policymakers, media, academics).
• Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS): One of the leading Brussels-based think tanks covering EU policy across trade, digital, and economic regulation. Closely aligned with ECIPE's focus on EU competitiveness and regulatory analysis.
• German Marshall Fund (GMF): Transatlantic policy think tank with offices in Brussels and across Europe, focused on EU-US relations, trade, and economic security. Overlaps with ECIPE on transatlantic trade and digital policy research.
• Chatham House: London-based international affairs think tank covering global trade, geopolitics, and economic policy. Comparable to ECIPE in research depth, multi-channel publishing, and policy-influencer audience.
• R Street Institute: Free-market oriented think tank producing research on trade, technology, and regulation. Shares ECIPE's pro-open-economy orientation and focus on digital market regulation.
• Carnegie Europe: Brussels-based arm of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, focused on European foreign policy, trade, and security. Comparable to ECIPE in Brussels policy ecosystem and international affairs focus.
• Peterson Institute for International Economics (PIIE): Washington-based think tank focused on international economics, trade policy, and globalization. Comparable to ECIPE in producing rigorous, evidence-based research on trade and economic governance.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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