What Movisie does

Movisie is a Dutch non-profit knowledge institute (Kennisinstituut voor sociale vraagstukken) founded in 2007 and headquartered in Utrecht. It develops, curates, and disseminates evidence-based knowledge products for professionals, policymakers, and organizations working in the Dutch social domain. Its core offering is built around a Databank erkende interventies (database of recognized social interventions), the Wat werkt bij-dossiers series (evidence-based dossiers on what works in addressing specific social issues), and a broader catalogue of publications and practical tools covering 30+ topics including discrimination, inclusion, loneliness, dementia, domestic violence, gender justice, LGBTQIA+ emancipation, poverty, and youth support. The organization complements these with newer digital tools (InterventieZoekhulp, Zoekhulp Polarisatie, Gemeente zelfscan, Diversiteitsvlechtwerk), professional content channels (MOVISIES Magazine, Tijdschrift voor Sociale Vraagstukken, Podcast Sociale Kwesties), and the Movisie Academie e-learning platform.

The platform architecture centers on a public-facing content site (movisie.nl) hosting searchable knowledge resources, a separate e-learning environment at movisieacademie.nl, and dedicated tool applications such as zelfscan.movisie.nl. Knowledge products are developed through commissioned research and co-development with peer institutes (Vilans, Trimbos-instituut, KIS, VNG), and recurring national monitors (e.g., anti-discrimination policy, VNG Flitspeilingen on UN Convention implementation) feed longitudinal data into the content base.

Movisie operates as a publicly funded knowledge institute. Most knowledge resources are provided free of charge to municipalities, social professionals, and policymakers, while specialized training through Movisie Academie and bespoke consulting or commissioned-research engagements represent paid components. Revenue is generated through government contracts, project-based work, and commissioned research from national ministries, municipalities, and agencies. Its customer base spans all 355+ Dutch municipalities, social workers, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and knowledge organizations, making it a horizontal national-scale platform rather than a concentrated enterprise vendor.

Name

Movisie

Legal name

Movisie

Website

https://movisie.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Movisie is a Dutch non-profit national knowledge institute that develops evidence-based publications, databases of recognized social interventions, practical tools, and e-learning for social professionals, policymakers, and all 355+ municipalities across the Netherlands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Policy Research and Knowledge Brokerage

NAICS

Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114), Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services (5192)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Cybersecurity Learning Platforms (EDAFANAF)

Keywords

• Social policy research
• Evidence-based interventions
• Municipal social services
• Social domain training
• Non-profit consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Utrecht

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government-funded knowledge institute activities: Movisie operates as a knowledge institute funded through government contracts, project-based work, and commissioned research from municipalities, ministries, and national agencies. Revenue comes from developing and disseminating knowledge, conducting research, and providing expertise on social issues.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Movisie is a Dutch national knowledge institute for social issues that develops, curates, and disseminates evidence-based interventions, research dossiers, practical tools, and e-learning programs for social professionals and policymakers. Its core deliverables include the Databank erkende interventies (database of recognized social interventions), the Wat werkt bij-dossiers, publications, interactive search tools, and training via the Movisie Academie e-learning platform, complemented by commissioned research, consulting, and conferences for Dutch municipalities and partner organizations.

Product overview

Movisie is a Dutch knowledge institute for social issues (Kennisinstituut voor sociale vraagstukken) that develops and provides evidence-based knowledge products for professionals and organizations in the social domain. The core offering consists of the Databank erkende interventies (database of recognized interventions), Wat werkt bij-dossiers (evidence-based dossiers), and Publicaties en tools (publications and tools). These are complemented by specialized search tools including the InterventieZoekhulp and Zoekhulp Polarisatie (in pilot phase), and practical instruments like the Gemeente zelfscan, Dialoogplaat sociale basis, Diversiteitsvlechtwerk, Checklist inclusief gemeentelijk beleid, and Handreiking Kwetsbare ouderen thuis. The organization also publishes the MOVISIES Magazine and Tijdschrift voor Sociale Vraagstukken, produces the Podcast Sociale Kwesties, and operates the Movisie Academie e-learning platform. Topics covered include discrimination, inclusion and diversity, experiential expertise, loneliness, dementia, LGBTQ+ emancipation, gender justice, youth, climate justice, poverty, and social base strengthening.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Databank erkende interventies Searchable database of evidence-based recognized social interventions that professionals can search and compare for suitability in addressing social challenges in the Dutch social domain.
• Wat werkt bij-dossiers Series of evidence-based knowledge dossiers summarizing what works in addressing specific social issues such as loneliness, discrimination, and poverty, providing scientific insights for professionals.
• Publicaties en tools Catalog of publications and practical tools developed by Movisie for social professionals and policymakers in the Dutch social domain.
• InterventieZoekhulp Smart search tool that helps professionals find appropriate, evidence-based interventions for care and welfare questions by comparing approaches based on reliable sources.
• Zoekhulp Polarisatie Digital search tool in pilot phase that guides professionals to find reliable knowledge about polarization, developed by Movisie and KIS with focus on quality, nuance and human oversight.
• Gemeente zelfscan Self-assessment tool for municipalities to evaluate their collaboration projects and social domain initiatives.
• Dialoogplaat sociale basis Dialogue tool that helps facilitate conversations about the social base in municipalities and provides insight into meeting, support and participation from community networks to professional parties.
• Diversiteitsvlechtwerk Diversity framework showing intersectionality in action, illustrating how diversity factors overlap and affect opportunities and exclusion. Used by professionals to make policy and practice more inclusive.
• Checklist inclusief gemeentelijk beleid Interactive checklist enabling municipal policy officials to assess whether their new policy proposals are inclusive, helping prevent institutional discrimination.
• Movisie Academie E-learning platform offering online courses and training programs for social professionals on various social domain topics.
• Handreiking Kwetsbare ouderen thuis Guideline for professionals working with vulnerable elderly at home, providing a broad domain analysis approach and collaboration framework across care domains, jointly developed with Vilans.
• Stappenplan Veilige Steden Step plan from the Safe Cities program helping policymakers develop structural policy to prevent street intimidation and sexually transgressive behavior in nightlife settings.
• Gelijkmakerspel Game designed to connect anti-discrimination volunteers and initiative takers, stimulating collaboration among those working against discrimination.
• MOVISIES Magazine Digital magazine providing updates on current developments in the social domain, covering topics from polarization and loneliness to gender justice, experiential knowledge and professionalism.
• Tijdschrift voor Sociale Vraagstukken Professional journal providing answers to societal issues through interviews, reports, opinion pieces and research contributions.
• Podcast Sociale Kwesties Podcast series addressing topics in the social domain, featuring conversations with experts, practitioners, and experience specialists.
• Trainingen eenzaamheid New training offerings on loneliness developed for social professionals, employers, and entrepreneurs.

Quantifiable outcome

• The database of recognized social interventions helps professionals select evidence-based approaches for their specific context
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• VilanscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMovisie and Vilans collaborate on the 'Handreiking Kwetsbare ouderen thuis' (Guide for Vulnerable Elderly at Home), conducting joint webinars and developing resources for professionals working with vulnerable older populations. This partnership combines Movisie's social domain expertise with Vilans' knowledge in elderly care.
• Trimbos-instituutcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMovisie and the Trimbos Institute jointly developed the 'Handreiking voor professionals: Middelengebruik en huiselijk geweld' (Professional Guide: Substance Use and Domestic Violence), providing integrated knowledge on the connection between substance use and domestic violence for professionals in the field.
• Zestor (house of education)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMovisie conducted research for Zestor on how to make the collective labor agreement (cao) for the hogescholen (universities of applied sciences) more inclusive. The research examined lived experiences of employees through interviews and co-creation sessions.
• Taskforce GO!majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMovisie conducted research commissioned by Taskforce GO! on crossing boundaries and boundary-crossing behavior in the music sector, resulting in the report 'Schuivende normen, hardnekkige structuren' (Shifting norms, persistent structures).
• VNG (Vereniging van Nederlandse Gemeenten)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMovisie and VNG collaborate on national monitoring of the implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (VN-verdrag Handicap) in Dutch municipalities, conducting annual 'Flitspeiling' assessments. They also work together on inclusion and diversity policies.
• Kennisplatform Inclusief Samenleven (KIS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKIS is a related knowledge platform covering cultural diversity and inclusion topics. Movisie and KIS collaborate on knowledge development, share expertise on inclusion and diversity, and cross-reference each other's resources. KIS is mentioned as a partner for cultural diversity expertise.
• Ymere and Eigen Haard (housing corporations)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHousing corporations Ymere and Eigen Haard partnered with Movisie and network organization Corpovenista to research what works in addressing resistance to housing status holders (statushouders) in residential buildings.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Nederlands Jeugdinstituut (NJi): Dutch national knowledge institute for youth policy, providing evidence-based interventions, training, and tools for municipalities and youth professionals. Comparable in non-profit, government-funded structure, intervention-database product, and municipal customer base.
• Kennisplatform Inclusief Samenleven (KIS): Dutch knowledge platform on cultural diversity and inclusion, operating as a publicly funded institute developing research, tools, and practical guidance for municipalities and professionals. Closely comparable model and overlapping topic coverage; co-developed the Zoekhulp Polarisatie tool with Movisie.
• Trimbos-instituut: Dutch knowledge center on mental health and substance use, structured as a non-profit institute producing evidence-based interventions, publications, and training for professionals and policymakers. Directly comparable in operating model, funding sources, and target audience; jointly developed the 'Middelengebruik en huiselijk geweld' guide with Movisie.
• Pharos: Dutch national knowledge center on health disparities, producing research, tools, and training programs aimed at reducing health inequities for vulnerable populations. Comparable in mission (addressing social vulnerabilities), funding model, and delivery through evidence-based resources for municipalities and professionals.
• Vilans: Dutch national knowledge institute for long-term care, operating as a non-profit that develops evidence-based tools, guidelines, and training for care professionals. Directly comparable to Movisie in model (government-funded knowledge institute, databases of recognized interventions, professional training) and co-develops resources with Movisie on vulnerable elderly populations.

Broad incumbents

• Sociaal-Economisch Raad (SER): Dutch Social and Economic Council advising government on social and economic policy. Comparable as a publicly funded advisory body producing research and policy recommendations for ministries and stakeholders, though operating at a broader, national-economic level than Movisie's social-domain focus.
• Sociaal Cultureel Planbureau (SCP): Dutch government-funded research institute producing long-term social and cultural policy research, similar in non-profit/governmental structure and policy-research orientation. Different in being a government planning bureau producing statistical analysis rather than practical tools and interventions.
• Vereniging van Nederlandse Gemeenten (VNG): Association of all Dutch municipalities acting as a broader, system-level partner that commissions Movisie and co-develops policy monitoring (e.g., the UN Convention on disability monitoring 'Flitspeiling'). Comparable as the Dutch local-government counterpart that channels funding and policy direction toward Movisie.
• RIVM (Rijksinstituut voor Volksgezondheid en Milieu): Dutch national institute for public health and the environment, government-funded and producing research, tools, and policy advice for ministries and municipalities. Comparable as a large national knowledge institute, though operating in health/environment rather than social domain specifically.

Others

• ZonMw: Dutch funding organization for health research and innovation, commissioning and funding applied research and knowledge utilization in health and social domains. Comparable as a funder/administrator of knowledge programs serving municipalities and social professionals, often co-funding research Movisie contributes to.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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