Interface 3

What Interface 3 does

Interface3 ASBL is a Brussels-based non-profit vocational training organization founded in 1984 (as Belladona, renamed Interface3 in 1986) that delivers free, women-only qualifying training programs and short orientation modules across IT, administrative/commercial, and technical fields. It operates from a 1,600 m² facility in Schaerbeek and runs 12 qualifying programs (six IT, three administrative/commercial, three technical) plus multiple 5-12 week orientation modules, serving nearly 300 women job seekers annually with a reported 70-80% employment insertion rate. The portfolio spans Windows/Linux system administration, data analysis, full-stack JavaScript, Unity game development, cybersecurity pentesting, UX/UI design, web application development, electromechanics, plumbing/heating, logistics, and administrative assistance, delivered through industry-standard tooling (Cisco networking, TIA Portal, Unity, WMS, Microsoft Office, Python, JavaScript).

The organization's revenue model is institutional grant funding rather than tuition: all training is provided free to participants and co-financed by European Social Fund Plus (ESF+), Actiris (Brussels regional employment agency), Bruxelles Formation, Cocof (French Community Commission), the Digital Belgium Skills Fund, sectoral training funds (Cefora, Co-valent, Mtech+), Fondation Roi Baudouin, and JPMorgan Chase Foundation. Interface3 operates a sales-led GTM through monthly information sessions, pre-qualification tests, and direct enrollment, with candidate referrals sourced from regional employment agencies. The employer-facing side is anchored by an ecosystem of approximately 150 partner companies — including Veolia, Infrabel, Cap Gemini, Serco, ENGIE, STIB, CIRB, Intrasoft, Partenamut, SPF Justice, be.wan, and RTBF — that host internships and hire graduates, with documented conversion from internship to employment.

Interface3's competitive position rests on its 35+ year specialization in non-mixed (women-only) training methodology, a partner-dense employer ecosystem, and institutional funding relationships dating back to 1991. The organization participates in European projects including the SHIFT4IT Erasmus+ consortium (with partners in Croatia, Italy, and Romania) and All Digital, and holds a 2020 Game Changer recognition from GamesIndustry.biz. The entity is led by Director Laure Lemaire (appointed 2007), operates without subsidiaries or parent-company ownership, and reports no disclosed revenue or external equity funding.

Name

Interface 3

Legal name

Interface3 ASBL

Website

https://interface3.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Interface3 ASBL is a Brussels-based non-profit founded in 1984 that delivers free, women-only vocational training in IT, technical, and administrative fields to roughly 300 unemployed women annually, funded by European and Belgian public grants and placed with a network of around 150 employer partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Training & Workforce Development

NAICS

Computer Training (611420), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical & Digital Skills Training (BPACANAB)

Keywords

• Women vocational training
• IT certification programs
• Digital inclusion programs
• Technical workforce training
• Job placement services

Headquarters

HQ city

Brussels

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Institutional Funding: Interface3 is a non-profit organization (ASBL) that operates entirely free of charge for participants. Revenue comes from institutional funding partnerships with regional, national, and European government bodies. Key funders include Actiris (Brussels employment agency), Bruxelles Formation, Cocof (French Community Commission), the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+), Digital Belgium Skills Fund, sectoral training funds (Cefora, Co-valent, Mtech+), and foundations (Fondation Roi Baudouin). Donations are also accepted via the King Baudouin Foundation with tax deduction benefits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Interface3 is a non-profit vocational training center providing free, women-only qualifying training programs (7–15 months) and short orientation modules (5–12 weeks) in IT, administrative/commercial, and technical fields, designed to prepare unemployed women for in-demand professions in the Brussels-Capital Region. Training is delivered at its Brussels facility and includes mandatory internships with employer partners, achieving a 75% employment insertion rate, and is fully funded by institutional partners including the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+), Actiris, Bruxelles Formation, Cocof, and various foundations.

Product overview

Interface 3 is a vocational training organization offering a portfolio of 12 qualifying training programs and multiple short orientation/pre-training modules exclusively for women. The IT training track includes system administration (Windows & Linux), data analysis, web development (Full Stack JavaScript, Web Application), game development (Unity), UX/UI design, and cybersecurity (pentesting). Administrative/commercial programs cover administrative assistance and specialized tech sales. Technical programs address electromechanics, plumbing/heating, and logistics. Short modules provide orientation pathways into IT or administrative careers, including specialized tracks for youth (START), seniors (45+), and programming pre-training. The organization also runs outreach workshops for primary school students (Décode & Code, Stim BXL) and digital inclusion programs for at-risk populations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Administratrice systèmes Windows et Linux (Windows & Linux Systems Administrator) A 14-month qualifying training program for women preparing for system administration roles, covering Windows and Linux systems, networking, cloud infrastructure, virtualization, cybersecurity, and IT certifications (CeCAF, ITIL).
• Data Analyst A 5-month qualifying training program teaching data analysis skills including programming, database management, and data visualization techniques.
• Full Stack JavaScript Developer A 14-month qualifying training program covering front-end programming languages, UI/UX design, web programming (55%), web design, CMS, IT tools, and career coaching.
• Technicienne support PC & réseau (PC & Network Support Technician) A 13-month qualifying training program focused on PC configuration, hardware, networking, telephone techniques, debugging, office tools, and preparation for CeCAF and ITIL certifications.
• UX-UI spécialisée en gestion de projet (UX-UI specialized in project management) A 3-month qualifying training program focused on UX design, UI design, web languages, design tools, accessibility, testing metrics, and project management, with an IT Project Manager specialization track.
• Unity app & game developer A 13-month qualifying training program focused on the Unity platform, game design (10%), programming (60%), project management, and preparation for Unity Developer certification.
• Web application developer A 15-month qualifying training program covering back-end programming languages, SQL, databases (60%), IT culture, technical English, and preparation for CeCAF certification.
• Collaboratrice administrative (Administrative Assistant) A 13-month qualifying training program covering office IT tools, languages (29%), administrative and commercial techniques, management, and preparation for CECAF certification.
• Vendeuse spécialisée en TECH (Specialized TECH Sales) A 7-month qualifying training program combining commercial skills with technical product knowledge for multimedia and electronics retail environments.
• Magasinière (Warehouse Worker) A 7.5-month qualifying training program covering warehouse operations, stock management with WMS software, forklift and lifting equipment operation, languages (32%), and soft skills.
• Monteuse sanitaire et chauffage (Plumbing and Heating Installer) A 14-month qualifying training program teaching plumbing and heating system installation, pipe fitting, equipment connection, welding techniques, and VCA safety certification.
• Responsable logistique (Logistics Manager) A 10-month pre-qualifying program preparing women for three qualifying training pathways at BF Transport et Logistique: supply and stock manager, warehouse supervisor, and dispatcher.
• Technicienne en électromécanique (Electromechanical Technician) A 15-month qualifying training program covering electrical installation (36%), electromechanical systems (26%), automation programming with TIA Portal (17%), mathematics, and languages, with partnerships from Veolia and SPIE.
• Pentester en cybersécurité (Cybersecurity Pentester) A 5-month specialization program covering penetration testing, network security, Python for security, CTF competitions, and preparation for the eLearnSecurity Junior Penetration Tester (EJPT) certification.
• START: ton avenir dans l'IT (START: your future in IT) A 12-week orientation module for NEET youth (18-29 years) introducing coding, networks, robotics, virtual reality, gaming, and cybersecurity to help participants define their professional IT project.
• Prêt-à-coder (Ready to Code pre-training) A 12-week pre-training program in programming covering algorithms, Python, SQL, PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, GitHub, and professional development visits for job seekers under 30.
• 45 ans et + (45+ career orientation module) An 8-week orientation module for women over 45 covering office IT tools, PC support basics, job market discovery, and professional project development with 6 months of post-module follow-up.
• Orientation vers les métiers de l'informatique (IT professions orientation) A 5-week orientation module for women with CESS diploma covering hardware, networks, software, programming basics, databases, web development, and career exploration in IT professions.
• Cap vers les métiers administratifs (Pathway to administrative professions) An 8-week orientation module combining French language reinforcement, MS Office skills, and administrative career exploration for women without recognized diplomas.
• Décode & Code (workshops for 6th grade primary) A 2-session workshop program for 6th grade primary students introducing the difference between machine language and human language through escape room-style puzzles and age-appropriate programming exercises.
• Stim BXL A game-based educational program for 5th and 6th grade primary classes exploring STEM careers through collaborative challenges themed around water, energy, and green city topics.
• Ateliers Inclusion Nord 2.0 (Digital Inclusion workshops) Computer support workshops organized for local community associations and their members, delivered by Interface 3 students to populations at risk of digital exclusion.
• IT Project Manager Specialization

Quantifiable outcome

• 75% employment rate for women completing qualifying training programs
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor, major and flagship.

• Bruxelles FormationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial body responsible for vocational training for job seekers and workers in the Brussels-Capital Region. Co-develops technical and logistical training programs (electromechanical, logistics, plumbing/heating) with Interface3.
• DigitalcityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovation hub bringing together major Brussels actors in digital professions and training.
• TechnicityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining-Employment Pole oriented toward the Technological Industry sector.
• LogisticityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining-Employment Pole oriented toward transport and logistics professions.
• All Digital (European Network)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember since 2009 of All Digital AISBL, federating 30,000 telecenters in 33 European and 10 extra-European countries. Fights digital divide by making ICT accessible to all. Interface3 participates in thematic working groups on employment and EU programs.
• SHIFT4IT Consortium (Erasmus+ Project)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus+ project 'Shifting the paradigm for women in IT sector' with partners from Belgium, Croatia, Italy, and Romania. Develops IT Project Manager training curriculum based on employer research (62 experts, 56 companies). Coordinates training for 80 young women from humanities/social sciences backgrounds to transition into IT. Partners: Center of Technical Culture Rijeka (coordinator), PORIN (Croatia), European Grants International Academy (Italy), CONFAPI TERNI (Italy), Interface3 (Belgium), EOS Romania.
• VeoliaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlagship partner that employs Technicienne en électromécanique graduates annually. Established a mentorship system pairing new recruits with former trainees as godparents/marraines in an otherwise male-dominated environment. Provides internship placements and financial support.
• InfrabelflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerRailway infrastructure company that provides internship placements for IT students. Many IT graduates are subsequently hired at Infrabel. Hosts students at Infrabel Academy for VR, AI, AR, and geolocation technology exposure.
• Cap GeminiflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganizes regular workshops with Interface3 allowing students to discover technologies and projects worked on by their IT professionals. Recognized as a committed partner providing expertise.
• SercoflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecognized as a committed partner providing concrete engagement, support, and expertise to Interface3.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BeCode: Brussels-based non-profit providing free tech training (web development, AI, cybersecurity) to under-served populations, including women, refugees, and NEETs. Closest geographic and mission peer to Interface3, with overlapping employer networks and ESF+ co-financing in the same Brussels market.
• Simplon.co: French non-profit network running free, intensive digital/web/mobile training programs prioritized for under-represented populations (women, NEETs, low-income) across France and multiple international locations. Operates the same free-training-for-disadvantaged-groups model with comparable IT curriculum and employer placement focus.
• Molengeek: Brussels-based digital inclusion hub delivering free web development, data, and entrepreneurship training to youth from disadvantaged backgrounds, including targeted women-only cohorts. Directly competes for the same Brussels candidate pool, employer partners, and EU/digital-skills public funding.
• Women in Tech Belgium: Belgian non-profit focused on increasing women's participation in technology through events, mentorship, and skills programs. Local-chapter peer sharing the same Belgian market, employer partners, and policy stakeholders as Interface3.

Others

• Bruxelles Formation: Official Brussels-Capital Region body responsible for vocational training of job seekers. Both a partner and a partial substitute — overlapping on technical tracks (electromechanical, logistics, plumbing/heating) and referring candidates to Interface3 for IT and women-specific delivery.
• Cefora (CPNAE): Belgian joint-sector training fund for clerical/auxiliary employees, long-standing financial partner of Interface3 since 1991. Functions more as a co-funder/co-developer than a direct competitor, channeling sector funds into Interface3 training programs.

Broad incumbents

• Generation (Generation You Employed): Global non-profit training-to-employment organization running free, employer-driven programs in technology, IT support, and digital skills with strong placement KPIs. Operates in 17+ countries including European programs, serving both men and women with broader geographic reach than Interface3.
• Women Who Code: Global non-profit dedicated to women in technology careers, offering coding workshops, leadership training, and job network programming. Shares Interface3's women-in-tech mission but operates primarily as a community/network rather than a vocational training provider.

Regional players

• Ada (UK): UK-based digital skills charity providing free training and digital inclusion programming for women and other under-represented groups. Shares the women-focused digital-skills mission and free vocational training model but operates primarily in the United Kingdom.
• Technocité (France): French regional digital training center delivering free IT and digital-skills programs to job seekers including dedicated women-into-tech tracks. Comparable mission and curriculum but primary operating territory is Hauts-de-France rather than Belgium.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/interface3
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/interface3
• Instagraminstagram.com/interface3brussels

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Interface 3