Citizens In Power

What Citizens In Power does

Citizens In Power (C.I.P. Citizens in Power, legal registration HE 311225) is a Cyprus-registered non-profit NGO founded in 2014 and headquartered in Nicosia, operating with 11-50 employees across global education, social innovation, entrepreneurship, STEM, and sustainable growth themes. Its functional offering spans several layers: (1) EU-funded project delivery as a consortium partner across Erasmus+, Horizon Europe, and CERV programs, where it executes work packages in education, social entrepreneurship, and increasingly environmental and energy verticals; (2) proprietary digital learning platforms including VM-STEM (Virtual Museum for STEM Education), VX-DESIGNERS (Virtual Exhibition Creation Platform), and a Gamification System that can be deployed across projects; (3) physical and program assets including NiMATH (Nicosia Mathematical Museum), an amphitheatre available for booking, and a CIP Training Center; and (4) intermediation roles, notably as an Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs intermediary and as a European Commission Pact for Skills Leader.

The organization's revenue mechanics rest on three streams: EU project funding (professional services revenue recognized as grant income across multi-year consortia), training and consultancy services, and HRDA Multi-Operational Funded Programs (Cyprus-specific managed services). Participants and beneficiaries span youth, young entrepreneurs, educational institutions, community organizations, and unemployed adults across more than 30 countries via its partner network. Citizens In Power is differentiated less by technology depth than by its accredited status with EU funding mechanisms, a 10-year track record of project delivery, and a network of 100+ partner organizations that it activates as consortium members for grant capture. Strategic momentum is visible in its move into environmental (P2GreeN, WATERSHED) and energy (FlexCHESS with Toshiba) verticals and its elevated role in EU skills policy.

Name

Citizens In Power

Legal name

C.I.P. Citizens in Power

Website

https://citizensinpower.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Citizens In Power is a Cyprus-based non-profit NGO (founded 2014, 11-50 staff) delivering EU-funded education, social innovation, entrepreneurship, and STEM programs across 30+ countries, operating proprietary digital learning platforms and the NiMATH Mathematical Museum.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Non-profit Educational Services

NAICS

Human Rights Organizations (813311)

akta.pro primary industry

Civic, Citizenship & Community Engagement Education (EDAAAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Economic Development & Business Licensing (Local) (BPAIACAN), Democratic Governance & Public Administration Reform (BPADAGAJ), Civic Participation & Leadership Development (Voting, Advocacy, Community Leadership) (EDAAADAL)

Keywords

• Non-formal education programs
• Social entrepreneurship training
• STEM education initiatives
• EU project management
• Youth entrepreneurship exchanges

Headquarters

HQ city

Nicosia

HQ country

Cyprus

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. EU Project Funding: Primary revenue source through participation as partner or coordinator in EU-funded research and education programs including Erasmus+, Horizon Europe, CERV, and other European Commission initiatives.
2. Training and Consultancy Services: Revenue generated through HRDA-funded training programs, professional development courses, and consultancy services for entrepreneurs and organizations.
3. HRDA Multi-Operational Funded Programs: Government-funded vocational training and professional development programs through the Human Resource Development Authority of Cyprus.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Citizens In Power is a non-profit educational and research organization that designs and implements EU-funded and HRDA-funded programs in social innovation, STEM education, and youth entrepreneurship. It delivers training courses, accelerator programs, and exchange initiatives, and operates physical and digital learning assets including the Nicosia Mathematical Museum (NiMATH) and an Amphitheatre venue.

Product overview

Citizens In Power operates as a non-profit educational and research organization offering a diverse portfolio of products and services centered on global education, social innovation, entrepreneurship, STEM education, and sustainable growth. The organization provides venue facilities through its Amphitheatre Booking service, operates the NiMATH (Nicosia Mathematical Museum) as a mathematical education institution, and delivers training programs through the CIP Training Center and HRDA-funded initiatives. Its entrepreneurship support includes the Social Entrepreneurship Accelerator (SEA) and Acceleration Hub programs, alongside the EU-funded Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs exchange program. The organization also develops educational tools and methodologies including gamification systems, digital serious games, educational board games, and online courses, all designed to promote inclusive and innovative education across various target audiences including youth, entrepreneurs, and marginalized groups.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Amphitheatre Booking Physical venue rental service offered by Citizens In Power at its Nicosia location, available for events and external bookings.
• NiMATH (Nicosia Mathematical Museum) Physical and/or virtual museum dedicated to mathematical education, serving students, educators, and the general public.
• Social Entrepreneurship Accelerator (SEA) Accelerator program supporting social entrepreneurs through training, mentorship, and project development opportunities.
• Acceleration Hub for Social Entrepreneurs Hub program providing acceleration services and resources for aspiring and early-stage social entrepreneurs.
• Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs Program (CIP involvement) Cross-border exchange program for aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs, operated by Citizens In Power as an intermediary/partner organization.
• HRDA Multi-Operational Funded Programs Vocational training programs funded through the Human Resource Development Authority of Cyprus, addressing workforce development and lifelong learning.
• Free Online Training Course on Social Entrepreneurship Online educational course delivering foundational training on social entrepreneurship concepts and practices to learners across geographies.
• CIP Training Center Citizens In Power's training center delivering structured educational programs to participants across multiple initiatives.

Quantifiable outcome

• Addresses underachievement in mathematics (22.4%) and sciences (21.6%) across EU as highlighted in PISA results
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

26 partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• WATERSHED ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 December 2025KA220-HED project on water advancements and technology in resource sustainability for higher education development.
• P2GreeN Consortium (32 European Partners)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2022Horizon Europe project consortium developing sustainable approaches to nutrient recovery from human sanitary waste to produce bio-based fertilizers. CIP is one of 32 partners from 13 countries including universities, SMEs, NGOs, and research institutes.
• Halmstad UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwedish university partnership for collaboration on innovative higher education projects, particularly related to environmental sustainability and institutional development.
• Goldsmiths, University of LondoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with leading UK university specializing in arts, humanities, and social sciences for educational innovation and research projects.
• Fraunhofer-GesellschaftcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Europe's leading application-oriented research organization for technology transfer and innovative project development.
• University of MontpelliercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench university collaboration on higher education innovation projects focusing on environmental sustainability and educational methodologies.
• University College DublincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIrish university partnership on Horizon projects including agricultural innovation and circular nutrient flows research.
• University of NicosiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCyprus's largest private university partnership for educational research and program development.
• Aarhus UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDanish research university collaboration for preparation and implementation of EU funded projects in education and youth sectors.
• University College London (UCL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with globally renowned UK university for research and educational innovation projects.
• Autonomous University of BarcelonacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish university collaboration on educational projects, including the Young ArcHers project on architectural heritage.
• University of PerugiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian university partnership for academic collaboration and research project development.
• Cyprus Chamber of Commerce & IndustrycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational business chamber partnership supporting entrepreneurship development and business networking initiatives.
• Cyprus University of TechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with public Cypriot university for research collaboration and GLAMers project implementation.
• Council of EuropecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the Council of Europe organization working on fundamental rights and democratic participation initiatives.
• Toshiba Europe LTDcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership under Horizon project FlexCHESS focusing on flexibility services based on connected and interoperable hybrid energy storage systems.
• CYENS Centre of ExcellencecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCyprus-based research center of excellence focusing on interactive media, smart systems, and technology innovation.
• Human Resource Development Authority (HRDA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCyprus government authority partnership for vocational training and professional development program implementation.
• Cyprus Youth CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational youth council membership supporting youth advocacy and policy development in Cyprus.
• European Commission (Pact For Skills Leader)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeadership role in EU Pact For Skills initiative supporting skills partnerships and workforce development across Europe.
• Municipality of LarnakacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership under Building Structures for Intercultural Integration project supporting migrant integration in Cyprus.
• Anna Lindh FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean network foundation promoting intercultural dialogue and mutual understanding between European and Mediterranean civil societies.
• Web2LearncoreTechnology or IntegrationSME specializing in open and social learning providing digital education expertise for project collaborations.
• Museum of Arts and CraftscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCroatian museum partnership contributing to GLAMers project on cultural sector digital transformation.
• Michael Culture AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean cultural association network promoting digital cultural heritage and citizen science initiatives.
• European Citizen Science AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership supporting citizen science initiatives and community engagement in scientific research.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• European Training Foundation (ETF): EU agency supporting vocational education and training reform in neighboring countries; overlaps with CIP's HRDA-funded vocational training and professional development mission at a broader geographic and policy scale.
• European Cultural Foundation (ECF): Larger Amsterdam-based foundation supporting cultural and civic initiatives across Europe with substantial endowment and grantmaking capacity; broader portfolio but overlapping mission in civic engagement, cultural education, and EU project stewardship.
• EIT (European Institute of Innovation and Technology): EU body driving innovation and entrepreneurship across Europe through Knowledge and Innovation Communities; broader mandate but overlapping in entrepreneurship education, STEM skills, and EU-funded program delivery.

Emerging players

• European Association of Cultural and Creative Industries (KEA): Brussels-based consultancy and policy network active in EU cultural, educational, and creative-sector project coordination (e.g., GLAMers-adjacent work); comparable as a small EU-project-driven intermediary operating in similar funding ecosystems.

Direct peers

• European University Foundation (EUF): Luxembourg-based non-profit that coordinates EU-funded higher education projects, Erasmus+ partnerships, and policy advocacy — directly comparable as a small EU-grant-dependent intermediary running pan-European consortia.
• ECAS (European Citizen Action Service): Brussels-based civic non-profit focused on EU citizenship rights, civic participation, and inclusion — directly comparable to CIP's Council of Europe partnership work on intercultural integration and democratic participation.
• European Youth Forum: Umbrella organization representing youth NGOs across Europe with extensive EU institutional access and grant funding flows; comparable as a Brussels/EU-policy-oriented youth civic engagement and advocacy non-profit.
• European Association for the Education of Adults (EAEA): European non-profit association promoting adult and lifelong learning through EU-funded programs and policy work; comparable to CIP's focus on non-formal education, training delivery, and civic engagement programming.
• JA Europe (Junior Achievement Europe): Pan-European non-profit delivering entrepreneurship and work-readiness education programs for youth, frequently coordinating Erasmus+ and corporate-funded consortia across EU member states — directly comparable to CIP's youth entrepreneurship mandate and EU funding model.
• Ashoka Europe: Global social entrepreneurship support network operating a major European hub; runs accelerators, fellowship programs, and ecosystem-building initiatives similar to CIP's Social Entrepreneurship Accelerator and Acceleration Hub.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/citizensinpower
• Instagraminstagram.com/citizensinpower

Compliance2 records

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