Associazione Italiana di Radioprotezione

What Associazione Italiana di Radioprotezione does

Associazione Italiana di Radioprotezione (AIRP) is an Italian nonprofit scientific association founded in 1958 and headquartered in Calci (Pisa), at the Museum of Natural History. As the Italian affiliate of the International Radiation Protection Association (IRPA), it promotes scientific and cultural action in protection against ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, serving radiation protection professionals across research, teaching, surveillance, and regulatory compliance.

Its core offerings include the Scuola Superiore di Radioprotezione "Carlo Polvani" (established 1983, with 69 advanced courses delivered), an annual national congress rotating across Italian cities, Italian translations of ICRP publications, member access to Annals of ICRP, the Bollettino newsletter, and IRSOIL radon intercomparison exercises co-organized with ASSORADON. AIRP's courses are formally accredited for professional development credits under D. Lgs. 101/2020 and carry ECM credits for medical professionals.

The association operates a diversified fee-based revenue model: membership subscriptions (€50-€450 per tier, billed annually), course fees (€30-€180 per Polvani participant), conference registration fees (€100-€250), and radon intercomparison service fees (€305-€744 per detector set). Distribution is entirely direct via the airp-asso.it website, email, and in-person events. Governance rests on a 7-member elected Board of Directors with a 3-year term; Francesco Mancini was installed as President in February 2026 for the 2026-2028 mandate.

Name

Associazione Italiana di Radioprotezione

Legal name

Associazione Italiana di Radioprotezione

Website

https://airp-asso.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Italian nonprofit scientific association founded in 1958 that promotes radiation protection knowledge, training, and community for Italian professionals; affiliated with IRPA and operating membership services, the Polvani training school, annual congresses, and radon intercomparison exercises.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Scientific Association — Radiation Protection Services

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (54162), Environmental Consulting Services (541620)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEUAKAIAJ

Radiation Protection & Health Physics Services (ALARA programs, shielding design, RSO services)

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Nuclear Energy/Nuclear Materials, Radiation Services & Isotopes (Medical/Industrial)

SECONDARYBPAHAJAI

Air Quality & Emissions Management

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Consulting

Keywords

• Radiation protection association
• Radiation protection training
• Professional membership services
• Radon measurement intercomparison
• Radiation science publishing

Headquarters

HQ city

Calci

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees from ordinary members (€80), young members under 35 (€50), aggregated members (€50), collective members (€450), and optional Health Physics journal subscription (€90). Fees payable by bank transfer, postal payment slip, or PayPal.
2. Course Fees: Revenue from advanced courses organized by Scuola Superiore di Radioprotezione 'Carlo Polvani'. 69th course fees: €120 for members, €180 for non-members, €30 for students (+22% VAT). 69th course offers 12 hours of professional development credits and 13.2 ECM credits.
3. Conference Fees: Revenue from annual national congresses. 2021 conference: €150 for members, €250 for non-members, €100 for students/specialists/doctoral students (3-day). Conference participation counts as professional development for Radiation Protection Experts under D. Lgs. 101/2020.
4. Radon Intercomparison Services: Fee-based radon measurement intercomparison services. IRSOIL 2024 intercomparison: 1 set €305, 2 sets €524.60, 3 sets €744.20 (VAT 22% included). Includes passive radon detector testing for different indoor environments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

AIRP is a nonprofit scientific association founded in 1958 and affiliated with the International Radiation Protection Association (IRPA) that promotes the scientific and cultural advancement of radiation protection in Italy. It offers professional membership, advanced training through the Scuola Superiore di Radioprotezione "Carlo Polvani," national congresses, the Bollettino AIRP newsletter, ICRP translation publications, and radon intercomparison exercises (IRSOIL) for radiation protection professionals, medical physicists, environmental agencies, and related organizations.

Product overview

Associazione Italiana di Radioprotezione (AIRP) is a professional scientific association that serves as the Italian branch of the International Radiation Protection Association (IRPA). Founded in 1958, AIRP offers a unified membership-based service portfolio centered around professional development and scientific dissemination in radiation protection. The core offering is membership access to the association itself, supplemented by the Scuola Superiore di Radioprotezione "Carlo Polvani" (advanced training school), national congresses (Convegni Nazionali), the Bollettino newsletter, Annals of ICRP access, ICRP translations in Italian, and radon intercomparison exercises. These products work together to provide comprehensive professional resources for radiation protection practitioners in Italy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AIRP Membership
• Scuola Superiore di Radioprotezione "Carlo Polvani"
• Convegno Nazionale AIRP (National Congress)
• Interconfronto Radon (IRSOIL)

Quantifiable outcome

• 69 advanced courses delivered since 1983 through Scuola Polvani
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• SogincoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 March 2026Sogin and AIRP signed a scientific and educational collaboration agreement to support training and professional development in radiation protection. The agreement formalizes an ongoing exchange of knowledge and experience, including the 65th Polvani School course hosted by Sogin in 2024 and contributions from Sogin technicians at AIRP conferences. The collaboration includes workshops, seminars, and educational visits to nuclear decommissioning facilities in synergy with Sogin's Radwaste Management School (RaMS).
• European Physical Journal PlusminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 February 2026AIRP member Gian Marco Contessa (ISS) co-edits the new permanent section 'Radiation Physics and CBRNe Science' in European Physical Journal Plus. The section welcomes contributions on radiation physics, medical/industrial/research exposures, and CBRNe scenarios, providing a platform for AIRP members to publish scientific work.
• Associazione Italiana di Fisica Medica (AIFM)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 December 2025AIFM organizes the 'Scuola di Radioprotezione 2026' in collaboration with AIRP and AIRM. The course is accredited in two blocks totaling 22 hours of training and 33 ECM credits. AIRP contributes instructors for the second block. Cost for AIRP/AIRM members is €30.50 (including VAT).
• Associazione Italiana di Radioprotezione Medica (AIRM)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 December 2025AIRM co-organizes the 'Scuola di Radioprotezione 2026' with AIFM and AIRP. AIRM members receive discounted registration fees of €30.50. The partnership extends collaboration on medical radiation protection training initiatives.
• 17 Patreon Organizations for Lucca 2024 CongressminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 202417 organizations provided patronage to the 2024 Lucca Congress: ARPAT, Ordine degli Ingegneri della Provincia di Grosseto, Regione Toscana, Comune di Lucca, Federazione Regionale degli Ordini degli Ingegneri della Toscana, AssoArpa, AIFM, Associazione Italiana Nucleare, AIRM, ANPEQ, ISIN, ISPRA, Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Ministero dell'Ambiente e della Sicurezza Energetica, SNPA, Ordine dei chimici e dei fisici della Toscana.
• International Radiation Protection Association (IRPA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIRP is the Italian affiliate of IRPA. The association participates in the IRPA International Committee with 4 elected members. AIRP contributes to IRPA's global radiation protection initiatives and represents Italian professionals in the international community. The partnership includes designation of international members through IRPA.
• ASSORADONmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerASSORADON and AIRP co-organize the annual IRSOIL radon intercomparison event. The 2026 edition runs June 16-19 and includes ER A Workshop. Activities include intercomparison exercises, thematic presentations, and publication of annual reports (IRSOIL 2025 report available).
• Consulta Interassociativa Italiana per la Prevenzione (CIIP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIRP is a member of CIIP, an association founded in 1990 by leading professional and scientific associations in occupational medicine, industrial hygiene, environmental prevention, product safety, and ergonomics. CIIP promotes knowledge integration and harmonization of prevention responses.
• EURADOS (European Radiation Dosimetry Group)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a related organization on AIRP website sidebar, indicating collaboration on radiation dosimetry matters within the European professional network.
• ICNIRP (International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a related organization on AIRP website sidebar, indicating alignment and collaboration on non-ionizing radiation protection standards and guidelines.
• Istituto Superiore di Sanità (ISS)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerISS collaborates with AIRP on various scientific initiatives. Notable collaboration includes the 69th Polvani course hosted at ARPA Umbria, and contributions from ISS professionals to AIRP publications and events. AIRP members contribute to ISS-organized conferences on radiation dose evaluation.
• ARPA Network (Regional Environmental Protection Agencies)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerARPA agencies across Italy (ARPA Piemonte, ARPA Umbria, ARPA Calabria, etc.) collaborate with AIRP on training courses, conference organization, and working groups. The 69th Polvani course will be held at ARPA Umbria headquarters in Terni. ARPA professionals serve on AIRP's Scientific Committee.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• IRPA (International Radiation Protection Association): Global umbrella federation of which AIRP is the Italian affiliate; sets international radiation protection standards and hosts the quadrennial IRPA congress. Comparable mission, governance model, and knowledge-dissemination role at a larger geographic scale.
• EURADOS (European Radiation Dosimetry Group): European network of more than 80 institutions for radiation dosimetry research and intercomparisons; AIRP lists EURADOS as a related organization. Comparable scientific coordination and intercomparison role at the European level.
• Health Physics Society (HPS): Largest US-based scientific association for radiation protection professionals, publishing Health Physics journal which AIRP offers to its members. Comparable membership association with journal subscriptions, annual meetings, and specialty sections.

Emerging players

• ASSORADON: Italian radon-focused association; co-organizes IRSOIL radon intercomparison with AIRP. Comparable association structure but narrower (radon-specific) topical scope, making it a partial-overlap emerging peer.

Direct peers

• ANPEQ (Associazione Nazionale Professionale Esperti Qualificati): Italian national professional association for qualified radiation protection experts; shares members and the Comitato Internazionale with AIRP. Closest direct competitor for the same Italian radiation protection professional base.
• Associazione Italiana di Fisica Medica (AIFM): Italian scientific association for medical physics; directly collaborates with AIRP on the joint Scuola di Radioprotezione 2026 and shares members on the Comitato Internazionale. Same membership/congress/training model in an adjacent radiation sub-discipline.
• Associazione Italiana di Radioprotezione Medica (AIRM): Italian association for medical radiation protection; co-organizes training with AIRP and AIFM and shares the Comitato Internazionale. Directly comparable membership association in overlapping radiation protection territory.

Regional players

• Fachverband für Strahlenschutz (FS): German radiation protection association organized under IRPA; comparable IRPA-affiliated membership society delivering annual meetings, working groups, and publications for a different national membership.
• Society for Radiological Protection (SRP): UK chartered society for radiation protection professionals; provides comparable membership services, journals, conferences, and specialist certification for UK practitioners. Direct functional analogue serving a different national market.

Others

• ICNIRP (International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection): Independent scientific body setting non-ionizing radiation guidelines; listed by AIRP as a related organization. Thematically aligned but functionally distinct — a standards-setting body rather than a membership association.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/AIRP.Radioprotezione
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/airp-associazione-italiana-di-radioprotezione

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

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