What BIB Augsburg g does

BIB Augsburg GmbH (Gesellschaft für Bildung, Integration und Beruf) is a privately held regional education and training provider (Bildungsträger) headquartered at Memminger Straße 6, 86159 Augsburg, Bavaria, Germany. The firm delivers AZAV-accredited vocational retraining, advanced training, application and placement support, and coaching to job seekers, career returners, employed professionals, parents seeking part-time work, and youth at seven locations across Schwaben and Upper Bavaria (Augsburg, Weilheim, Donauwörth, Landsberg am Lech, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Aichach, Dillingen). It additionally runs BAMF-authorized integration courses (Integrationskurse) and professional language courses (Berufssprachkurse) for immigrants and refugees, and is accredited as a BAMF testing center at Weilheim and an ICDL testing center.

The technology layer centers on VIONA (Virtuelle Online Akademie), a virtual online academy enabling remote course delivery across multiple BIB locations, with no other proprietary AI or platform-IP noted. The organization complements its training portfolio with three social enterprise projects that double as practical training environments: Tante Emma (café/store at Fischertor in Augsburg, established 2010), Kette und Kurbel (bicycle recycling), and Alte Schule (youth café).

Revenue derives almost entirely from publicly funded streams: Bildungsgutschein education vouchers from Agentur für Arbeit, AVGS activation and placement vouchers, ESF+ project funding, and BAMF-authorized integration course reimbursements, with negligible retail income from the social enterprises. Pricing is voucher-driven and not publicly disclosed; no external investors, parent company, or private equity ownership has been identified. Certifications (AZAV, BAMF, ICDL, IHK Ausbildungsbetrieb 2026) serve as both regulatory prerequisites for funded-program eligibility and quality differentiators, with the organization ranked Platz 3 nationwide in Integrationskurse by SZ-Institut in 2025.

Name

BIB Augsburg g

Legal name

BIB Augsburg GmbH

Website

https://bibaugsburg.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BIB Augsburg GmbH is a privately held, AZAV- and BAMF-accredited regional Bildungsträger headquartered in Augsburg, Bavaria, delivering vocational retraining, integration courses, coaching, and social-enterprise training across seven locations to job seekers, immigrants, youth, and career returners funded primarily through government vouchers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Augsburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government-funded vocational training: Vocational retraining and further education programs funded through education vouchers (Bildungsgutschein) from employment agencies and job centers. AZAV-accredited programs eligible for public funding.
2. Integration and language courses (BAMF): Integration courses and professional language courses (Berufssprachkurse) authorized by BAMF (Federal Office for Migration and Refugees) for immigrants and refugees.
3. Activation and placement vouchers (AVGS): Programs funded through activation and placement vouchers (Aktivierungs- und Vermittlungsgutschein) for job placement support and coaching services.
4. ESF+ funded projects: Project funding through European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) for specific training and integration programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

BIB Augsburg GmbH is a regional education and training provider (Bildungsträger) in Bavaria, Germany, offering AZAV-certified vocational training, BAMF-authorized integration and professional language courses, career coaching, and youth programs. The organization delivers services across seven physical locations and through the VIONA virtual online academy. It also operates social enterprise projects (Tante Emma café/store, Kette und Kurbel bicycle workshop, Alte Schule youth café) that serve as practical training environments for participants.

Product overview

BIB Augsburg GmbH is an education and training provider (Bildungsträger) offering a portfolio of vocational education, integration, and professional development programs. The core offerings include youth programs (Jugendmaßnahmen), integration and professional language courses under BAMF approval (Integration & Berufssprachkurse), professional continuing education (Berufliche Weiterbildung) with retraining and advanced training options, coaching services, and the VIONA Virtual Online Academy for digital learning. Additionally, the organization operates social projects including Tante Emma (store and café), Kette und Kurbel (bicycle recycling), and Alte Schule (youth café) which serve both as community services and vocational training environments. The organization operates across seven locations in Bavaria.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tante Emma: Social enterprise combining a café and store, providing vocational training opportunities and community integration services.
• Kette und Kurbel
• Alte Schule
• VIONA – Virtuelle Online Akademie

Products and services

• Jugendmaßnahmen (Youth Programs) Programs for young people including vocational training (Berufsausbildung), apprenticeship support (Ausbildungsunterstützung), vocational preparation (Berufsvorbereitung), and help to obtain a school-leaving certificate (Nachholen eines Schulabschlusses). Target audience is youth seeking vocational orientation and qualification.
• Integration & Berufssprachkurse (BAMF) Integration courses and professional language courses (Berufssprachkurse) approved by the German Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) for immigrants and refugees. Target audience is immigrants and refugees requiring language and integration support.
• Berufliche Weiterbildung (Vocational Continuing Education) Vocational continuing education offerings including retraining programs (Umschulungen), advanced training (Fort- und Weiterbildungen), vocational preparation (Berufsvorbereitung), and application and placement support (Bewerbungs- und Vermittlungsunterstützung). Target audience is job seekers and professionals seeking qualification updates.
• Coachings Coaching services available at all seven BIB locations to support career development, job search, and professional integration. Target audience is individuals seeking individualized career guidance.
• VIONA – Virtuelle Online Akademie Virtual online academy offering digital education and training programs accessible across multiple BIB locations including Augsburg, Donauwörth, Landsberg am Lech, Weilheim, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Target audience is learners preferring remote participation.
• Tante Emma Laden und Café Community store and café project operating since 2010, providing integration opportunities and offering food, drinks, and retail products at Fischertor in Augsburg. Functions as a practical training environment.
• Kette und Kurbel – Gebrauchträder Bicycle recycling project that repairs and sells used bicycles, providing vocational training and employment opportunities while promoting sustainability. Functions as a practical training environment for participants.
• Alte Schule – Jugendcafé Youth café providing a safe space for young people, offering recreational activities, workshops, and support programs. Functions as a community integration and training environment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Excellent placement and success rates (hervorragende Vermittlungs- und Bestehensquoten)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BAMF (Bundesamt für Migration und Flüchtlinge)coreOthersFederal Office for Migration and Refugees authorizes BIB Augsburg as a provider of integration courses and professional language courses (Berufssprachkurse). BIB is also authorized as a testing center for DTZ and Leben in Deutschland exams at the Weilheim location.
• ESF+ (Europäischer Sozialfonds Plus)coreOthersEuropean Social Fund Plus provides project funding for BIB Augsburg's training and integration programs, enabling additional educational offerings beyond standard government-funded courses.
• Agentur für Arbeit (Employment Agency)coreOthersPublic employment agency refers job seekers to BIB's vocational training and placement programs. Provides Bildungsgutschein (education vouchers) for eligible participants to fund training.
• JobcentercoreOthersPublic job centers refer unemployed individuals receiving benefits to BIB's training programs and provide funding through various welfare-to-work programs.
• IHK (Industrie- und Handelskammer)minorOthersChamber of Industry and Commerce recognizes BIB as an IHK-certified training company (Ausbildungsbetrieb) for 2026. BIB programs include IHK-recognized qualifications and examinations.
• BR (Bayerischer Rundfunk)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerBavarian public broadcaster produced a TV segment about Tante Emma project for the program 'Schwaben + Altbayern', providing media coverage and visibility.
• TAFF-Beratungsstelle (Diakonie)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTherapeutic services for refugees (Therapeutische Angebote für Flüchtlinge) conducted a workshop at Tante Emma about supporting psychologically affected refugees.
• Augsburger TafelminorOthersLocal food bank received donations from BIB's 'Buy one more' campaign in Tante Emma stores, collecting 7 boxes of food products for redistribution to those in need.
• Recup/Rebowl SystemminorOthersMulti-way reusable container system used for take-away meals at Tante Emma since September 2021, supporting environmental sustainability.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kolping Bildungswerk: Germany-wide Catholic-affiliated vocational education network offering AZAV-certified retraining, integration courses, youth programs, and coaching — closely aligned with BIB's mix of vocational and social-purpose training.
• Bildungswerk der Bayerischen Wirtschaft (bbw) gGmbH: Bavarian vocational training provider offering AZAV-accredited retraining, integration, and youth programs across multiple Bavarian cities. Most directly comparable peer given shared geography, accreditation profile, and target segments (job seekers, immigrants, career returners).
• DAA (Deutsche Angestellten-Akademie): One of Germany's largest non-profit vocational education providers, delivering AZAV-accredited retraining, integration courses, and coaching nationwide. Comparable on funding model, course portfolio, and target populations (job seekers, immigrants, youth).
• IHK Schwaben Bildungshaus: Education arm of the Schwaben Chamber of Industry and Commerce delivering IHK-recognized vocational qualifications and exam preparation in the same Bavarian region BIB serves. Directly overlaps on IHK Ausbildungsbetrieb recognition and Schwaben-area employer referral relationships.
• bfz (Berufliche Fortbildungszentren der Bayerischen Wirtschaft): Bavaria-rooted vocational training and integration provider operating education centers across the state. Highly comparable on AZAV/BAMF funding model, integration course portfolio, and Schwaben/Bavaria regional footprint.
• FAW (Fortbildungsakademie der Wirtschaft) gGmbH: National Bildungsträger offering vocational retraining, integration courses, and coaching under AZAV and BAMF authorizations, with comparable course structure (Umschulungen, AVGS coaching, Berufssprachkurse) and similar customer segments.
• BBQ Berufliche Bildung gGmbH: Bavaria-headquartered vocational training and integration provider with AZAV/BAMF accreditations and a similar mix of Umschulung, Berufssprachkurs, AVGS coaching, and youth program offerings — direct overlap with BIB's curriculum.

Broad incumbents

• DEKRA Akademie GmbH: Subsidiary of the broader DEKRA Group offering AZAV-accredited vocational retraining, integration, and coaching across many German states. Operates as a broader incumbent with wider portfolio and national reach versus BIB's regional focus.
• TÜV Rheinland Akademie: Training arm of TÜV Rheinland offering vocational certifications, retraining, and integration courses nationally with strong employer brand. Comparable in AZAV course delivery and target segments, though broader and more corporate-anchored than BIB.

Regional players

• Volkshochschule Augsburg: Public adult education center (Volkshochschule) operating in Augsburg with subsidized continuing-education and integration course offerings. Comparable on geography and integration/adult-ed mandate, though funded by municipal budgets rather than the federal voucher streams BIB relies on.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/bibaugsburgintegrationskurse
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bib-augsburg-ggmbh

Compliance3 records

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