Informagiovani Roma

What Informagiovani Roma does

Informagiovani Roma is the official youth information and orientation service of Roma Capitale, the municipal government of Rome, operated under contract by Zèetema Progetto Cultura. It serves young people in Rome with free guidance across five thematic areas: studio e formazione (study and training), lavoro e impresa (work and enterprise), estero (international opportunities), cultura e spettacolo (culture and entertainment), and città e tempo libero (city and leisure). The service is delivered through a central web portal (informagiovaniroma.it), a monthly newsletter, social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube), and a network of physical Centri di Orientamento al Lavoro (COL) career orientation centers across Rome's municipalities (between 10 and 14 referenced across sources), supplemented by specialized sub-products such as COL Tirocini for internships and discount cards (MIC Card, Bella x Noi, IoStudio, Bibliocard). The portal is built on standard XHTML/CSS with PHP session management and Matomo analytics, compliant with Italian Law 4/2004 accessibility requirements and WCAG 2.0 Level AA, and is responsive on tablet and smartphone devices.

The business model is that of a publicly funded government service: all offerings are free to users, with no fees, subscriptions, or commercial revenue streams. The data controller is Roma Capitale (Palazzo Senatorio, via del Campidoglio 1), and the service is positioned as a public good addressing information asymmetry faced by young people on educational, professional, cultural, and international opportunities. Primary customer segments include students and young people, unemployed/job seekers (a horizontal segmentation), aspiring entrepreneurs, young adults seeking cultural activities, and young people seeking international experiences (Erasmus+, EU programs via the Eurodesk partnership). Content distribution and program execution relies on a network of strategic partnerships with cultural institutions (MAXXI, Teatro dell'Opera di Roma, Teatro Ostia Antica Festival), education bodies (DiSCo), EU networks (Eurodesk), private-sector training providers (Bulgari for the Operatore Orafo program), and regional agencies (ARSIAL). Recent 2026 activity includes new digital products (Roma Live, Villae app, Biblioteca Nazionale Centrale Digitale), an AI-themed podcast series ('Ma 'ndo AI'), new vertical programs (AGRISTART internships, AcOnSea accessible tourism), and a transition to an online-first delivery model from June 1, 2026.

Name

Informagiovani Roma

Legal name

Roma Capitale (Operated by Zetema Progetto Cultura)

Website

https://informagiovaniroma.it

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Informagiovani Roma is the official free youth information and orientation service of Roma Capitale, operated by Zèetema Progetto Cultura under municipal contract, delivering career guidance, educational information, cultural discounts, and EU program access to young people in Rome via a web portal, monthly newsletter, and network of 14 job orientation centers across the city.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Information and Career Guidance Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Foreign Governments (8888)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAIAKAJ

International Student Advising & Resource Centers (Wraparound Support)

Education/International Education & Study Abroad/International Student Support & Cultural Integration Services

SECONDARYEDAIACAG

International Student Onboarding & Pre-Departure Orientation Services

Education/International Education & Study Abroad/International Student Recruitment & Admissions Services

SECONDARYEDAIAAAH

Pre-Departure Orientation, Re-Entry & Intercultural Training for Study Abroad

Education/International Education & Study Abroad/Study Abroad Program Providers (Multi-Country & Multi-Discipline)

SECONDARYEDALANAD

Cultural Adjustment & Integration Services (intercultural programs, community connection)

Education/Student Services & Campus Operations/International Student Services & Immigration Support

Keywords

• Youth information services
• Career orientation services
• Public employment services
• Cultural discount programs
• Educational guidance services

Headquarters

HQ city

Roma

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Funding: Funded by Roma Capitale (Rome Municipality) as part of public service obligations. No revenue generated from users - all services are free. The service is operated by Zètema Progetto Cultura, a cultural organization contracted by the municipality.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Informagiovani Roma is the official public youth information and orientation service of Roma Capitale, providing free guidance across five thematic areas: study and training, work and enterprise, international opportunities, culture and entertainment, and city/leisure. The service combines a centralized web portal with a network of 14 physical Centri di Orientamento al Lavoro (Job Orientation Centers) that deliver in-person career counseling, CV support, interview preparation, and internship placement, complemented by discount card programs and partnerships with cultural institutions.

Product overview

Informagiovani Roma is a public youth information and guidance portal operated by Roma Capitale, not a commercial product company. Its portfolio consists of the central Informagiovani Roma web portal providing free information across five thematic areas (study and training, work and enterprise, abroad, culture and entertainment, city and leisure) supported by a network of 10 Centri di Orientamento al Lavoro (COL) career centers, supplementary digital services (newsletter, Roma Live cultural portal, ReteINDACO bibliographic network), discount cards (MIC Card, Bella x Noi, IoStudio, Bibliocard), and cultural/event partnership programs (convenzioni). The service model is free-to-user, publicly funded, and focused on youth employment, education, and cultural inclusion rather than commercial software products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Informagiovani Roma Portal The primary youth information portal of Roma Capitale providing free guidance on study, training, work, international opportunities, culture, and leisure for young people in Rome.
• Centri di Orientamento al Lavoro (COL) Network of 14 career guidance centers across Rome municipalities offering free orientation services including CV support, interview coaching, EURES European job services, and entrepreneurship support for unemployed youth, students, and adults.
• COL Tirocini Specialized desk within the COL network dedicated exclusively to arranging internships at public entities and private companies in Rome.
• Newsletter Informagiovani Roma Monthly email newsletter service keeping subscribers updated on youth opportunities in Rome including jobs, training, scholarships, events, and cultural activities.
• Informagiovani Roma Contests Creative contests offering reduced tickets and prizes for young users, including 'Sempre più fuori' for cultural events and theatre performances.
• Convenzioni Informagiovani Roma Discounted agreements and partnerships with cultural institutions including Teatro dell'Opera di Roma, museums, and language schools offering reduced prices to registered youth.
• Roma Live Cultural information portal with interactive calendars and maps helping youth navigate Rome's cultural offerings.
• ReteINDACO Bibliographic network of Lazio Region providing free online access to over 2,000,000 digital documents including books, audiobooks, music, language courses, films, and databases.
• Villae App Multimedia mobile app providing three special-content routes through Villa Adriana and Villa D'Este archaeological sites with immersive cultural tourism experiences.
• Biblioteca Nazionale Centrale Digitale Digital library service making the Biblioteca Nazionale Centrale di Roma collections accessible online for research and study.
• MIC Card Museums in Comune card (5 euros) granting one-year access to Musei in Comune museums and select archaeological sites in Rome, also available in digital format.
• Bella x Noi Card Youth discount card (renewed with new design) providing access to various discounts for culture, entertainment, and services in Rome.
• IoStudio – Carta dello Studente Student card from Ministero dell'Istruzione offering ad-hoc discounts for high school students.
• Bibliocard Library card providing access to Rome's Biblioteche di Roma services and numerous discounts for culture, entertainment, and leisure.
• Ma 'ndo AI Podcast Podcast series launched by Roma Capitale exploring artificial intelligence topics for youth and citizens.

Quantifiable outcome

• Free access to all services including orientation, cultural events, and job search support
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability8 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Zètema Progetto CulturacoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerZètema Progetto Cultura is the contracted operator of Informagiovani Roma for Roma Capitale. The organization manages the technical operation, content management, and service delivery of the Informagiovani portal and related services.
• EurodeskcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEurodesk is a European youth information network that provides free information services to young people about European opportunities. Informagiovani Roma serves as the Eurodesk contact point for Rome, providing information about European mobility programs, Erasmus+, and EU initiatives.
• MAXXI Museo Nazionale delle Arti del XXI SecolominorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for cultural events promotion. MAXXI offers reduced tickets and special events exclusively for Informagiovani users, including the 'Estate al MAXXI' summer program.
• Teatro dell'Opera di RomaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership providing reduced-price tickets to opera and theater performances for Informagiovani users. Includes special events at Circo Massimo and summer festivals.
• Teatro Ostia Antica FestivalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFestival partnership offering reduced tickets for young people attending theater performances at the ancient Ostia ruins.
• DiSCo - Ente Regionale per il Diritto allo StudiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiSCo is the regional body for the right to education. Informagiovani promotes DiSCo scholarships, student benefits, and educational opportunities to young people in Rome.
• BulgariminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the 'Operatore Orafo' (Goldsmith Operator) professional training course - a three-year free program for teenagers aged 13-17, developed in collaboration with Bulgari.
• ARSIAL (Agenzia Regionale per lo Sviluppo Agricolo)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPromotion of AGRISTART internship program in agriculture, innovation, and agri-food system sectors in the Lazio region.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• DiSCo Lazio: Regional body for the right to education in Lazio, providing scholarships, housing, and student benefits to the same youth population Informagiovani targets. Already an operational partner via Informagiovani's promotion of the DiSCo 'Diritto allo studio' bandi.
• Comune di Milano - Giovani: Municipal youth services for Milan providing career guidance, educational support, and cultural opportunities for young residents—a direct functional equivalent to Informagiovani Roma in another major Italian metropolitan area with similar mission and public-service funding model.
• Centro per l'Impiego: Italy's network of public employment centres (CPI) where job seekers register with the government and receive career guidance services—the closest public-sector equivalent in the employment-orientation domain, though narrower than Informagiovani in lifestyle/culture coverage.

Others

• INAPP: Istituto Nazionale per l'Analisi delle Politiche Pubbliche—Italian research body analysing employment, education, and social policies, including youth. Adjacent to Informagiovani's research-and-information function at a national intelligence level but not consumer-facing.
• Euroguidance: European network of career guidance practitioners and resources providing mobility-related guidance materials. Directly aligned with Informagiovani Roma's Centri di Orientamento al Lavoro function and Erasmus+ guidance remit, though narrower in lifestyle/culture scope.

Broad incumbents

• ANPAL: Agenzia Nazionale per le Politiche Attive del Lavoro—Italy's national agency for active labour policies and employment services. Covers the same career orientation and employment-segment mission as Informagiovani Roma but at nationwide scope through the CPI (Centro per l'Impiego) network.
• EURES: European job mobility portal connecting job seekers with employers across the EU/EEA, referenced by Informagiovani Roma's COL network for EU employment services. Serves an overlapping international employment audience but focuses narrowly on job matching rather than full youth lifecycle guidance.
• Eurodesk: Pan-European youth information network to which Informagiovani Roma serves as the Rome contact point. Operates across 36+ countries providing information on EU mobility programmes, Erasmus+, and European Voluntary Service—directly overlapping Informagiovani's international mobility and pre-departure orientation scope at a broader geographic scale.

Emerging players

• EU Youth Portal: European Commission-run platform aggregating opportunities for young people across education, employment, culture, and mobility. Mirrors Informagiovani Roma's multi-thematic content model but at EU-wide scope and online-only delivery.

Regional players

• Informagiovani Piemonte: Regional youth information network for Piemonte providing the same multi-domain (study, work, culture, abroad) guidance that Informagiovani Roma offers in Rome, with parallel municipal funding and service design but operating in a different Italian geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/infogiovaniroma

Revenue estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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