Amesci

What Amesci does

Fondazione Amesci ETS is an Italian non-profit foundation (Fondazione ETS) headquartered in Naples, founded in 1996, that coordinates the Universal Civil Service (Servizio Civile Universale) program in Italy. Operating as an Ente Titolare (Holder Entity, code SU00207) in the national Single Registry of Universal Civil Service Entities, the foundation manages a national and international network of over 500 public and third-sector entities across more than 2,000 implementation sites. Since 2001, its programs have engaged over 100,000 young Italians aged 18-28 in civic service projects spanning social assistance, civil protection, environment, cultural heritage, education, and health. The foundation operates three offices (Naples as HQ, Rome, and Padua) with a small core team (11-50 employees), and holds ISO 9001:2015 certification since February 2006.

Name

Amesci

Legal name

Fondazione Amesci ETS

Website

https://amesci.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fondazione Amesci ETS is an Italian non-profit foundation that coordinates Italy's Universal Civil Service program, connecting 100,000+ young volunteers with 500+ public and third-sector host organizations since 1996.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Civil Service Coordination / Youth Civic Engagement Programs

NAICS

Social Assistance (624), Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Program & Project Implementation (TA Delivery) (BPADAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Technical Cooperation, Capacity Building & Policy Advisory Programs (BPADABAO), Education Systems & Skills Technical Assistance (BPADAEAI)

Keywords

• Civil service programs
• Youth civic engagement
• Volunteer management
• Non-profit foundation services
• Third sector coordination

Headquarters

HQ city

Naples

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Servizio Civile Universale Funding: Primary revenue stream from government funding allocated through the Dipartimento per le Politiche Giovanili e il Servizio Civile Universale for the implementation of civil service projects. Funding covers volunteer allowances, project management, training, and monitoring activities.
2. European Project Funding (Interreg NEXT MED): Co-financing from the European Union through the Interreg NEXT MED program for the MERAVIGLIA project, supporting green skills development, eco-entrepreneurship, and transnational cooperation activities across Mediterranean countries.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Fondazione Amesci ETS coordinates Italy's Universal Civil Service (Servizio Civile Universale), acting as an accredited Ente Titolare that designs projects, recruits and trains young volunteers, and partners with public entities and third-sector organizations through a network of 500+ accredited bodies and roughly 2,000 implementation sites. It also delivers complementary programs such as training and tutoring, monitoring and evaluation, communication campaigns, and selected international initiatives (e.g., MERAVIGLIA, Younivercity).

Product overview

Amesci is a Foundation (Fondazione ETS) that operates a multi-product portfolio centered on Universal Civil Service management and youth empowerment. The core offering includes the Ulisse proprietary management platform for project and volunteer coordination, supplemented by the AI-powered ATLAS intelligent assistant for skills valorization. Special projects like MERAVIGLIA (Euro-Mediterranean green entrepreneurship) and Younivercity expand the foundation's reach, while accredited training, tutoring, and monitoring services support volunteer development throughout their service period.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Servizio Civile Universale coordination (Ente Titolare SU00207) End-to-end coordination of Italy's Universal Civil Service for accredited public and third-sector partners, including project design, volunteer recruitment, training, monitoring and reporting.
• Training and tutoring for civil-service volunteers Structured formative training and tutoring delivered to young civil-service volunteers throughout their civic-service projects, including e-learning components and certified competencies.
• Ulisse management information system Proprietary information system used to manage volunteers, projects and program operations across the accredited network, supporting reporting and compliance for the Servizio Civile Universale.
• ATLAS AI assistant for civil-service operators AI-powered assistant designed for civil-service operators, supporting staff and partners in the operational delivery and oversight of Servizio Civile Universale projects.
• MERAVIGLIA Euro-Mediterranean project Euro-Mediterranean project delivering international cooperation and civic-service activities beyond Italy, in partnership with organizations in the Mediterranean region.
• Younivercity youth education program Educational program aimed at young Italians, providing training and growth opportunities linked to the foundation's civic-engagement mission.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100,000 young people have participated in civil service programs through Amesci network since 2001
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Autism AidcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 May 2026Non-profit organization operating as Third Place (Tiers Lieux) operator for MERAVIGLIA project in Campania. Managing space at Collina San Laise for eco-entrepreneurship training, social inclusion, and environmental skills development.
• Terra Felix (Cooperativa Sociale)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 May 2026Social cooperative serving as Third Place (Tiers Lieux) operator for MERAVIGLIA project in Sant'Arpino. Focused on sustainable development activities, social entrepreneurship, and community building for vulnerable populations.
• Interreg NEXT MED ProgrammecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026MERAVIGLIA project co-financed by the European Union under the Interreg NEXT MED Programme, focusing on sustainable development, green skills, and eco-entrepreneurship in Mediterranean areas. 8 partners from 6 countries (France, Italy, Turkey, Tunisia, Lebanon, Jordan) collaborating on training, mentoring, and transnational cooperation.
• Regione LaziominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 December 2025Hosted Interreg NEXT MED beneficiary training session at Sala Tirreno, Rome. Collaborates with Region of Lazio as National Contact Point for the program in Italy.
• ANPAL ServizicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProtocollo d'Intesa (Memorandum of Understanding) for youth competency valorization in civil service. ANPAL Servizi supports Amesci in developing job placement guidance including knowledge of employment centers, labor market channels, interview preparation, and web/social network job search skills.
• Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione InternazionaleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Interreg NEXT MED program management and implementation for Italian beneficiaries.
• Università L'Orientale (Napoli)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner contributing to MERAVIGLIA advocacy events with faculty experts on international environmental law, sustainable business strategies, cultural cooperation, and Arabic language/literature.
• Fondazione Campania WelfareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner providing patronage for MERAVIGLIA project conference and activities in Campania region, supporting welfare and sustainable development initiatives.
• Dipartimento per le Politiche Giovanili e il Servizio Civile UniversalecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian government department overseeing Universal Civil Service programs. Amesci operates as registered Ente Titolare (codice SU00207) coordinating civil service projects under departmental regulations.
• Regione Puglia (Punto di Contatto Nazionale Interreg NEXT MED)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian region serving as National Contact Point for Interreg NEXT MED Programme, organizing training and coordination events for Italian beneficiaries including MERAVIGLIA project partners.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Fondazione Mondo Digitale: Italian foundation focused on youth empowerment through education, innovation, and digital inclusion. Comparable to Amesci in non-profit foundation structure, public-private funding mix, and mission of human capital development for young generations.
• CESVI: Italian non-profit foundation implementing humanitarian and youth engagement programs. Comparable to Amesci in operating model (Fondazione-style governance), reliance on public and EU funding, and focus on training and capacity building for vulnerable populations.
• CSVnet: National association of Centri di Servizio per il Volontariato supporting volunteer organizations across Italy. Comparable to Amesci as both serve as coordinating bodies for Italian third-sector entities, providing training, project support, and infrastructure for civil engagement.
• Volontariato Internazionale per lo Sviluppo (VIS): Italian NGO running international voluntary service and development programs with strong ties to the Italian civil service system. Comparable to Amesci as both are accredited Enti within the Servizio Civile Universale framework and operate transnational youth mobility projects.
• Service Civil International (SCI): Global non-profit coordinating short- and long-term voluntary service projects in over 100 countries. Directly comparable to Amesci as both organizations operate civil/voluntary service programs that mobilize young people for social impact projects with partner host organizations.

Broad incumbents

• European Solidarity Corps: EU-wide program funding young people's voluntary service and solidarity projects across Europe. Comparable to Amesci as both engage 18-30 year-olds in structured civic service placements, though European Solidarity Corps operates at the supranational level as a funder/program owner.

Emerging players

• Eurodesk: European youth information network active in 36 countries that disseminates information on mobility and youth programs including civil service. Comparable to Amesci in targeting young Europeans with civic and international engagement opportunities, though Eurodesk focuses on information rather than program delivery.

Regional players

• Cooperative Europe: European association promoting cooperative and social economy models, including youth-focused initiatives. Comparable to Amesci in coordinating a pan-European network of implementing organizations and in mobilizing EU program funding for social-impact projects.
• Fondazione Italia per il Dono: Italian foundation coordinating third-sector entities and grantmaking for social purposes. Comparable to Amesci as both are Italian non-profit foundations relying on multi-stakeholder public funding and operating capacity-building programs for civil society organizations.

Others

• ANPAL Servizi: Italian national agency supporting employment policies and active labor market programs. Comparable as an ecosystem partner (Amesci has a formal protocol with ANPAL Servizi) that links civil service experience to employability outcomes for young people.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/amesci
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/amesci

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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