What Erasmus+ does

Erasmus+ is the European Union's flagship grant program for education, training, youth, and sport, operating under the 2021-2027 multiannual financial framework and administered across the EU and partner countries. The program, launched in 2014 as a consolidation of the prior Erasmus (1987), Leonardo da Vinci, Comenius, Grundtvig, and Youth in Action programs, does not generate commercial revenue; instead, it distributes EU-budgeted funds through competitive calls for proposals awarded to educational institutions, youth organizations, and sports bodies. It serves six primary segments: School Education, Vocational Education and Training (VET), Higher Education, Adult Education, Youth, and Sport, funding cross-border mobility, transnational cooperation partnerships, and policy support actions.

In Italy, the program is implemented through three National Agencies operating under the European Commission: INDIRE (School, Higher Education, and Adult Education sectors; ISO 9001 certified since 2006), INAPP (VET), and ANG (Youth). The 2025 call for proposals allocated €5 billion across participating countries, supporting over 1.3 million participants and 32,000 projects in 2023. GTM is event-driven and decentralized: National Agencies run info days, Training Cooperation Activities, ErasmusDays (over 10,000 events in 60 countries in 2025; 550+ in Italy), publications, and social media to reach applicants, with no pricing charged to participants.

The program operates a portfolio of digital platforms: eTwinning (school-to-school collaboration), EPALE (Electronic Platform for Adult Learning), the European Youth Portal, and internally developed tools such as the PEACE Alumni Network Tool and the DILECTINGS digital literature platform (Moodle/H5P). Branded sub-initiatives including Teacher Academies, Jean Monnet, Orchestra Erasmus, European Youth Event, and European VET Skills Week extend program reach, while Long-Term Activities such as PEACE/PEACE+ (expanded from 11 to 23 National Agencies for 2025-2027) institutionalize cross-agency cooperation on civic engagement. The program is governed by DG Education and Culture of the European Commission, with the next program period (2028-2034) currently under EU negotiation.

Name

Erasmus+

Legal name

Erasmus+ Programme - European Union

Website

https://erasmusplus.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Erasmus+ is the European Union's flagship grant program for education, training, youth, and sport, distributing EU-budgeted funds through competitive calls to schools, universities, VET institutions, youth organizations, and sports bodies across EU Member States and partner countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Educational Mobility and Grant Programs

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Educational Support Services (611710), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Educational Services (611)

SIC

International Affairs (9721), Services-Educational Services (8200), Federal & Federally-Sponsored Credit Agencies (6111)

akta.pro primary industry

Erasmus+ and Government-Sponsored Exchange Partnerships (EDAIABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Government-Sponsored Scholarships & Exchange Funding (EDAIAOAF), International Student Funding & Mobility Grants Administration (EDADAHAL), Intergovernmental Education Cooperation & Bilateral/Multilateral Programs (EDADALAA), International Development & Donor-Funded Education Programs (EDADALAB), Education, Skills & Workforce Development Aid Programs (BPADABAE)

Keywords

• Educational mobility programs
• EU grant funding
• Student exchange programs
• International cooperation projects
• Youth and sport programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Florence

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. EU Programme Funding: Erasmus+ is funded by the European Union budget as a grant program. It does not generate revenue but distributes funds through competitive calls for proposals to educational institutions, youth organizations, and sports bodies across participating countries.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Erasmus+ is the European Union's grant program for education, training, youth and sport (2021-2027 programming period). It distributes EU budget through competitive calls for proposals managed by national agencies—in Italy through INDIRE (school, higher education, adult education), INAPP (vocational training), and ANG (youth)—funding individual mobility experiences, transnational cooperation partnerships, and policy support across six sectors.

Product overview

Erasmus+ is the European Union's unified grant program for education, training, youth, and sport (2021-2027), managed by national agencies including INDIRE, INAPP, and AIG in Italy. The program comprises three main pillars: Key Action 1 (KA1) Mobility Programs for individual learning experiences abroad, Key Action 2 (KA2) Cooperation Partnerships for transnational project collaboration, and Key Action 3 (KA3) Support for Policy Development. The program includes branded sub-platforms and initiatives such as eTwinning (digital collaboration for schools), EPALE (adult education platform), Teacher Academies, Jean Monnet (EU studies), Orchestra Erasmus (cultural initiative), European Youth Event, ErasmusDays, and European VET Skills Week. PEACE (Participation Erasmus Alumni for Civic Engagement) is a Long-Term Activity involving 23 national agencies focused on civic participation. The program serves multiple sectors: Higher Education, School Education, Vocational Education and Training (VET), Adult Education, Youth, and Sport.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PEACE - Participation Erasmus Alumni for Civic Engagement: Long-term cooperation activity between multiple Erasmus+ National Agencies focused on civic engagement and European citizenship values.
• PEACE+
• eTwinning
• EPALE
• ErasmusDays
• Erasmus Orchestra
• Erasmus+ Ambassadors
• European Innovative Teaching Award (EITA)
• Label Europeo delle Lingue

Products and services

• Mobility Programs (Key Action 1) Individual mobility activities for students, staff, and learners across all sectors covering study periods abroad, traineeships, teaching assignments, and professional development placements. Funded through competitive calls for proposals managed by national agencies.
• Cooperation Partnerships (Key Action 2) Transnational cooperation projects between organizations across education, training, youth and sport sectors. Supports innovation, best practice exchange, and development of innovative outputs through multi-partner strategic partnerships.
• eTwinning Online community platform enabling schools across Europe to collaborate on joint projects, share resources, and engage in virtual exchanges. Used by primary and secondary schools for digital school partnerships.
• EPALE (Electronic Platform for Adult Learning) Multilingual online community for adult learning professionals to share resources, discuss practices, and collaborate across Europe. Features e-learning content, collaboration tools, and professional development resources.
• PEACE (Participation Erasmus Alumni for Civic Engagement) Long-Term Activity cooperation project focused on civic participation, EU citizenship values, alumni network management, and ambassador engagement coordinated by INDIRE across multiple national agencies.
• Teacher Academies Partnership programs for teacher training and professional development aimed at enhancing teacher mobility and collaboration across European schools.
• Jean Monnet EU study programs and networks focused on European integration studies across higher education, school, and adult education sectors. Supports academic excellence and knowledge about the European Union.
• ErasmusDays Annual pan-European celebration event featuring thousands of activities across Europe to showcase program achievements and promote participation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Supported 1.3 million participants and 32,000 projects in 2023
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• ESN Italia (Erasmus Student Network)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 November 2025Partnership protocol signed between ESN Italia and WWF Italia to promote environmental sustainability awareness among young generations. ESN members can participate in WWF initiatives as active volunteers, co-organize local events with WWF YOUng referents, and engage in national environmental campaigns. The collaboration aims to unite competencies and networks to spread sustainable practices and build more aware communities.
• WWF ItaliacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 November 2025Partnership with ESN Italia to promote environmental education, joint events, and awareness campaigns. Involves Erasmus students, international volunteers, and youth from across Italy in sustainability activities aligned with WWF values and international standards.
• SALTO GreencoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024Resource pool providing green sustainability resources, training, and implementation guidelines for Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps projects.
• SALTO DigitalcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024Resource pool providing digital transformation resources, training materials, and implementation guidelines for Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps digital priority.
• PEACE+ - 23 Erasmus+ National AgenciesflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Expanded Long-Term Activity (LTA) for civic engagement involving 23 National Agencies (doubled from 11 in previous phase). Coordinated by INDIRE to strengthen EU citizenship sense, promote active participation, and build organized networks of alumni, ambassadors, and role models across all program sectors.
• DILECTINGS Project Partners (Università Roma Tre, UVIC-UCC, Ireland, Romania)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021KA220-SCH strategic partnership coordinating digital literature educational competencies across four EU countries. Includes universities and schools for balanced academic expertise and practical teaching experience.
• PEACE - 11 Erasmus+ National Agencies (France, Spain, Luxembourg, Germany, Belgium, Romania, Portugal, Sweden, Latvia, Ireland, Czech Republic)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Original Long-Term Activity on civic engagement led by INDIRE, promoting EU values through alumni and ambassador networks. Three pillars: active citizenship, best practice sharing, and alumni network management tools development.
• Conservatorio Musiarte, Maputo (Mozambique)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Long-standing cooperation since 2016 between Italian and Mozambican conservatories for academic music training. Supported through ICM KA107 and KA171 projects. Includes student and staff mobility, joint concerts, and institutional capacity building. First national music training institute in Mozambique.
• SONÇA InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Private association supporting the founding of Conservatorio Musiarte in Mozambique. Partner in international cooperation projects linking Italian and Mozambican music education institutions.
• Universidade Pedagogica (UPM) and Universidade Eduardo Mondlane (UEM), MozambiquecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Mozambican universities participating in ICM Erasmus+ cooperation projects alongside Italian partner institutions for academic exchanges and capacity building.
• INDIRE - Istituto Nazionale Documentazione Innovazione Ricerca EducativaflagshipOthersItalian National Agency managing School Education, Higher Education, and Adult Education sectors. Operates ISO 9001 certified quality management system since 2006.
• INAPP - Istituto Nazionale per l'Analisi delle Politiche PubblicheflagshipOthersItalian National Agency managing Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector. Produces monitoring reports, good practice catalogs, and supports inclusion and diversity strategies.
• ANG - Agenzia Italiana per la GioventùflagshipOthersItalian National Agency managing Youth sector of Erasmus+. Based in Rome, supports youth mobility and youth work development.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• European Solidarity Corps: EU-funded programme for youth volunteering and solidarity activities, closely linked to Erasmus+ in governance and managed by overlapping National Agencies (e.g., ANG in Italy). Strong operational and funding overlap with the youth sector of Erasmus+.
• Campus France: French national agency promoting international student mobility and higher-education cooperation. Operates a parallel national-agency model to Erasmus+ in France with comparable scholarship and mobility programmes.
• Chevening Scholarships: UK government-funded scholarship programme for international master's-level study. Comparable in distributing government funds for cross-border educational mobility and operating through a centralised selection and awarding model.
• Fulbright Program: US government-sponsored international exchange programme for students, scholars, and professionals. Closely comparable mission (government-funded mobility and academic cooperation) and similar scale of annual participant support.
• DAAD (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst): Germany's national agency for international academic exchange and cooperation, operating a comparable portfolio of mobility, scholarship, and partnership programmes. Most direct analogue to Erasmus+ at the national-agency level, with similar funding-distribution mechanics and sector coverage (higher education, VET, youth).

Broad incumbents

• Horizon Europe (Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions): EU framework programme funding researcher mobility and training through MSCA fellowships. Same EU parent body (European Commission) and overlapping mobility/cooperation mission, but focused on research careers rather than the broader education/training/youth/sport remit of Erasmus+.
• IIE (Institute of International Education): US-based organisation administering Fulbright and a wide portfolio of international scholarship and exchange programmes. Comparable operating model — managing government-funded mobility programmes — though with broader geographic and programmatic scope.
• British Council: UK-based organisation administering international educational and cultural exchange programmes including study-abroad scholarships (Chevening, GREAT). Comparable in administering government-funded international education initiatives, though broader in cultural remit.

Others

• EU Aid Volunteers / DG INTPA Education Programmes: EU development-cooperation education programmes funded through DG INTPA and managed across partner countries. Comparable funder (European Commission) and adjacency in international education and capacity-building, with explicit overlap in partner-country mobility corridors (e.g., Africa, neighbourhood regions).

Regional players

• Swiss-European Mobility Programme: Swiss national agency managing Switzerland's participation in European mobility programmes and bilateral exchanges. Directly analogous as a national agency administering government-funded mobility, but operating in a distinct (non-EU) jurisdiction.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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