I-Com

What I-Com does

I-Com (Istituto per la Competitività) is an Italian non-profit think tank founded in 2005 by Stefano da Empoli, headquartered in Rome (Piazza dei Santi Apostoli 66) with a Brussels office (Avenue des Arts 50). The organization conducts policy research and convenes public debate on Italian and European competitiveness, organized around three thematic areas — Digitale (Digital), Salute (Health), and Sostenibilità (Sustainability) — and supported by five dedicated observatories covering cybersecurity (Cibersicurezza), innovation and energy (Innov-E), next-generation networks (ORES), health (In-Salute), and sustainability (SostenibilItalia). Its outputs comprise policy briefs, papers, annual reports, op-eds, weekly Brussels newsletters, and a sustained article publication footprint totaling 2,955 articles, distributed through the I-Com website, an active social presence (LinkedIn, X, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram), and earned media in major Italian outlets.

The organization's core technology is policy research methodology applied to EU and Italian regulatory developments rather than software or data products; there is no public API, SDK, or application product. I-Com operates an event-driven go-to-market model built around convegni pubblici (public conferences), policy breakfasts, roundtable discussions, and intergroup parliamentary work, and has built co-development partnerships with corporate and institutional partners (e.g., Datrix on AI-driven organizational development, parliamentary intergroups on competitiveness and on AI/empowerment/emerging markets).

The revenue model is membership- and partnership-based, classified as recurring subscription revenue from 'Soci e altri partner' (members and other partners), supplemented by project-based co-funding (e.g., Futur#Lab with WindTre, Energy Academy, Energ-IA, SA-IA). Pricing is not publicly disclosed, consistent with a non-profit funding structure. Customer segments are horizontal: Italian and EU policymakers as the primary audience, and Italian/European industry associations and companies as secondary stakeholders seeking regulatory and policy research. A jointly controlled subsidiary, I-Com Servizi S.r.l., provides services and data processing support to the parent organization.

Name

I-Com

Legal name

Istituto per la Competitività (I-Com)

Website

https://i-com.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

I-Com (Istituto per la Competitività) is an Italian non-profit think tank founded in 2005 that conducts policy research and convenes public debate on Italian and European competitiveness across digital, health, and sustainability themes, serving policymakers, EU institutions, and industry stakeholders.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Rome

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership and Association: I-Com operates as a think tank with members and partners who support its research activities. The organization collects membership fees and collaborates with partners on specific projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

I-Com is an Italian think tank that conducts policy research and analysis on competitiveness, digital transformation, sustainability, and health, publishing papers, policy briefs, and articles. It runs dedicated observatories across these domains and disseminates findings through public conferences, roundtables, policy breakfasts, and a Brussels-based EU monitoring function.

Product overview

I-Com (Istituto per la Competitività) is a think tank organization, not a technology product company. It provides research publications, policy analysis, reports, and organizes public events and conferences on topics including digital transformation, sustainability, health policy, and competitiveness. The organization does not offer a software product or technology platform; its offerings consist of published research papers, policy briefs, media content, and event organization services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Policy Research Publications (Papers, Policy Briefs, Annual Reports, Articles) Research publications covering competitiveness, digital transformation, sustainability, and health policy. Includes peer-style papers, policy briefs, annual reports, and topical articles made available through the I-Com website for policymakers, members, and the public.
• Think Tank Observatories (Cibersicurezza, Innov-E, ORES, In-Salute, SostenibilItalia) Five dedicated observatories providing continuous monitoring and analysis of cybersecurity, innovation and energy, next-generation networks and services, health, and sustainability. Outputs inform I-Com policy recommendations and are available to members and stakeholders.
• Policy Events and Conferences (Convegni pubblici, Roundtables, Policy Breakfasts, Incontri-dibattiti) Public conferences, debate meetings, policy breakfasts, and roundtables organized in Rome and Brussels to disseminate research findings and convene policymakers, industry stakeholders, and institutional actors on competitiveness issues.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Intergruppo Parlamentare AI, Empowerment e Mercati EmergenticoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 June 2026I-Com organized an event with the Parliamentary Intergroup on AI, Empowerment and Emerging Markets, promoted by Hon. Antonio Baldelli (Fratelli d'Italia). The intergroup operates through five thematic commissions: Empowerment, Ethics and Legality; Sustainable Energy, AI and Aerospace; Health and AI; Emerging Markets, Industry and Innovation; Finance, AI and Banks.
• DatrixcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 May 2026I-Com and Datrix collaborate on AI-driven organizational development programs. Together they developed the program 'Diventare un'organizzazione AI-Driven' focused on training organizations on artificial intelligence implementation, raising awareness about AI skills and competitiveness.
• Intergruppo Parlamentare per la CompetitivitàcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 April 2026I-Com serves as technical-scientific partner to the Parliamentary Intergroup on Competitività, initiated by Senator Adriano Paroli and On. Luca Squeri. The intergroup focuses on digital infrastructure, telecommunications regulation, and competitiveness policy, with I-Com providing research support and expertise.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• European Policy Centre: EPC is a Brussels-based independent think tank producing policy analysis across EU economic, digital, and social policy. Directly comparable to I-Com in its Brussels policy research positioning, multi-theme portfolio, and institutional stakeholder engagement.
• ECIPE (European Centre for International Political Economy): ECIPE is a Brussels-based policy think tank focused on European and international economic policy, including digital and trade regulation. Comparable to I-Com in its Brussels-based independent policy research positioning and focus on EU competitiveness-related themes.
• ISPI (Istituto per gli Studi di Politica Internazionale): ISPI is a leading Italian think tank producing policy research on international affairs, economics, and security. Closely comparable to I-Com as a Milan/Rome-based Italian policy research institution engaged with both national institutions and European/international policy debates.
• CEPS (Centre for European Policy Studies): CEPS is one of the leading Brussels-based think tanks producing EU policy analysis across digital, economic, and regulatory topics. Highly comparable to I-Com as a Brussels-anchored EU policy research organization with a multi-theme portfolio and direct institutional engagement.
• Bruegel: Bruegel is a Brussels-based European economic policy think tank producing independent research on EU economic, digital, and competitiveness issues. Directly comparable to I-Com in role as an independent policy research outlet influencing EU and member-state policy debate, though larger in scale and broader in scope.
• IAI (Istituto Affari Internazionali): IAI is a Rome-based Italian think tank conducting research on international affairs, European policy, and economic competitiveness. Highly comparable to I-Com as a fellow Italian policy research institution engaging Italian government and EU institutions.
• CER (Centre for European Reform): CER is a London and Brussels-based think tank focused on EU reform, economic policy, and digital regulation. Comparable to I-Com as a European-focused policy research outlet publishing independent analysis to influence EU policy outcomes.
• Aspen Institute Italia: Aspen Institute Italia is a Milan-based Italian chapter of the Aspen Institute focused on policy dialogue on competitiveness, technology, and society. Comparable to I-Com as an Italian policy convening and research organization engaging business, government, and civil society leaders.

Broad incumbents

• Chatham House: Chatham House is a London-based international affairs think tank covering global economics, energy, and digital policy. Comparable to I-Com as a leading independent policy research institution, though far larger in scope, budget, and global footprint.
• CSIS (Center for Strategic and International Studies): CSIS is a major US-based bipartisan policy research organization covering economic competitiveness, technology, and international affairs. Comparable to I-Com as a think tank producing policy research influencing government and corporate stakeholders, but with much broader scope and resources.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/icompetitivita
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/IstitCompetitivita
• Facebookfacebook.com/Istitutocompetitivita
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/istituto-per-la-competitivit-i-com
• Instagraminstagram.com/ICompetitivita

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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