ZMW

Name

ZMW

Legal name

Związek Młodzieży Wiejskiej

Website

https://zmw.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1928

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Civic Association / Rural Youth Development

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (81341), Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPADALAO

Environmental Education, Capacity Building & Community Engagement

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/Climate, Environment & Sustainable Development Programs

Keywords

• Rural youth development
• Agricultural education competitions
• Civic education programs
• Renewable energy olympiad
• Youth association Poland

Headquarters

HQ city

Warsaw

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership dues (składki członkowskie): Annual membership fees paid by ordinary members, collected at the basic circle level and managed through the Fundusz Koleżeński.
2. Government grants and subsidies: ZMW receives grants and subsidies for implementing public tasks and projects from government bodies (Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Education, National Recovery Plan/KPO, European Social Fund).
3. Donations and sponsorships: Support from institutional and corporate partners (sponsors of OMPR, Towarowa Gra Giełdowa, and other events) and donations from supporting members.
4. Project-based EU and national funding: ZMW runs multiple EU-funded projects (Erasmus+, Aktywni Obywatele, European Social Fund, European Social Fund Plus, Krajowy Plan Odbudowy) that provide operational funding for youth development, education, and rural community activities.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

ZMW is a non-profit civic association that delivers educational competitions, civic engagement programs, and rural youth development activities for young people across Poland. Its core offerings include the annual Olimpiada Młodych Producentów Rolnych (OMPR) for young agricultural producers, the Olimpiada Wiedzy o Odnawialnych Źródłach Energii (OWOZE), the Towarowa Gra Giełdowa commodity trading simulation, the Młodzieżowa Rzeczpospolita Debat civic debate program, and the Young Farmer Camp, delivered through local circles, regional boards, school partnerships, and EU-funded projects.

Product overview

ZMW operates as a non-profit youth organization (not a technology company) offering a portfolio of educational programs and competitions focused on rural youth development. The core offerings include: OMPR (agricultural competition), OWOZE (renewable energy knowledge olympiad), Towarowa Gra Giełdowa (commodity trading simulation), Młodzieżowa Rzeczpospolita Debat (civic education/debates), Young Farmer Camp (practical farming training), and the UGREEN Erasmus+ project. These programs are delivered through ZMW's website and digital platforms, supplemented by in-person events, workshops, and educational camps. No commercial SaaS products or API offerings were identified.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Olimpiada Młodych Producentów Rolnych (OMPR) Annual national competition for young agricultural producers (students of agricultural schools, young farmers) testing knowledge and practical skills in modern farming; held since 1984 and currently in its XLIII edition, with school, regional, semi-final, and national stages.
• Olimpiada Wiedzy o Odnawialnych Źródłach Energii (OWOZE) National knowledge competition on renewable energy sources for students of agricultural schools, promoting ecological education and energy transition awareness, delivered across school, regional, and national stages.
• Towarowa Gra Giełdowa (Commodity Exchange Game) Educational commodity trading simulation for young farmers, students, and agricultural professionals teaching market risk management and commodity trading mechanisms, using real MATIF market data and a digital simulation platform.
• Młodzieżowa Rzeczpospolita Debat (Youth Republic of Debates) Civic education project for students featuring online citizenship knowledge tests, debate workshops, and Oxford-style debate finals, with school-level participation culminating in a national final in Katowice.
• Young Farmer Camp Educational camp program for young people to learn modern and ecological farming methods through farm visits and practical workshops.
• UGREEN (Erasmus+ Project) International Erasmus+ project focused on environmental and green skills education for rural youth.
• WICI (Organizational Newspaper) Organizational newspaper publication of ZMW covering rural youth issues, agricultural topics, and organization activities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 800 participants in the first edition of Towarowa Gra Giełdowa, demonstrating high demand for agricultural economics education
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

33 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• BNP Paribas Bank PolskaflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026BNP Paribas Bank Polska is the strategic partner of the Towarowa Gra Giełdowa project. The bank supports the initiative financially and provides institutional credibility, helping ZMW deliver agricultural economics education to nearly 800 participants.
• Samorząd Województwa ŚląskiegocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 August 2025The Silesian Voivodeship self-government co-financed and provided honorary patronage for the IX Voivodeship Spartakiada of ZMW in Silesia. The partnership demonstrates regional government support for rural youth sport and community activities.
• GeneralicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGenerali is a main partner of the Towarowa Gra Giełdowa, supporting agricultural education and risk management training for young farmers.
• Krajowy Ośrodek Wsparcia Rolnictwa (KOWR)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerKOWR is a key institutional partner for both the Towarowa Gra Giełdowa and the OZE Olympiad. It provides sectoral expertise, co-organizational capacity, and co-funding for agricultural youth education initiatives.
• Agencja Restrukturyzacji i Modernizacji Rolnictwa (ARiMR)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerARiMR is a main partner supporting ZMW's agricultural competitions and youth farmer programs, providing institutional backing and co-organizational resources.
• Uniwersytet Rolniczy im. Hugona Kołłątaja w KrakowiecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Agricultural University of Krakow provides scientific patronage for the Towarowa Gra Giełdowa and contributed the written examination for the XLIII OMPR semi-final.
• Agri Commodity ExpertscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgri Commodity Experts serves as the substantive expert partner for the Towarowa Gra Giełdowa, designing the competitive simulation based on real MATIF market data, and as an expert contributor to OMPR events.
• No Input SignalcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for the Towarowa Gra Giełdowa, providing digital platform infrastructure for the online simulation and competition management.
• Instytut Ekonomiki Rolnictwa i Gospodarki Żywnościowej – PIB (IERiGŻ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIERiGŻ provides scientific and analytical support as a substantive partner for the Towarowa Gra Giełdowa project.
• Towarowa Giełda Energii S.A.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTowarowa Giełda Energii is a substantive partner providing market expertise for the Towarowa Gra Giełdowa, helping participants understand commodity exchange mechanisms.
• Kasa Rolniczego Ubezpieczenia Społecznego (KRUS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKRUS is a substantive partner for ZMW's agricultural programs, contributing to the OMPR competition and providing agricultural safety expertise.
• Polskie Stowarzyszenie Zrównoważonego Rolnictwa i ŻywnościminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA substantive partner supporting the Towarowa Gra Giełdowa with sustainability expertise in agriculture.
• Centrum Doradztwa Rolniczego w Brwinowie (CDR)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCDR co-organizes the OZE Olympiad and OMPR finals with ZMW, providing venue, logistical support, and agricultural advisory expertise.
• Ministerstwo Rolnictwa i Rozwoju WsiflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Ministry of Agriculture provides honorary patronage and political-institutional support for ZMW's flagship events including OMPR and Towarowa Gra Giełdowa. Minister Stefan Krajewski has participated in person at ZMW events.
• Ministerstwo Edukacji Narodowej (MEN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMEN provides honorary patronage for ZMW programs and is a partner in the Młodzieżowa Rzeczpospolita Debat civic education project.
• Ministerstwo EnergiicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Ministry of Energy provided honorary patronage for the OZE Olympiad 2025, lending institutional support for renewable energy education among rural youth.
• Krajowa Rada Izb Rolniczych (KRIR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKRIR co-organizes and sponsors the OMPR competition, representing the interests of agricultural chambers.
• Instytut Zootechniki – PIBcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides substantive expertise for the OMPR national final as a substantive partner.
• Targi Kielce S.A.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerServed as the organizational partner for the XLIII OMPR national final, hosting the event at the AGROTECH international agricultural technology fair.
• Grupa AzotyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSponsor of the XLIII OMPR national final, contributing to prize funding and event logistics.
• Warszawski Rolno-Spożywczy Rynek Hurtowy BroniszeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partner providing expertise and support for the Towarowa Gra Giełdowa and sponsor of OMPR.
• Makarony Polskie S.A.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner of OMPR and sponsor of Towarowa Gra Giełdowa, contributing to agricultural industry outreach.
• AGRO Ubezpieczenia – TUWcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner of OMPR, providing insurance industry expertise and sponsorship for the young farmers' competition.
• Roltour sp. z o.o.coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRoltour is the co-organizer responsible for information and promotional activities for ZMW's major events including OMPR, OZE Olympiad, and Mazowiecki Zlot. It provides professional event management services.
• HR SmoliceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlant breeding/research partner sponsoring the OMPR and contributing expertise.
• Świętokrzyski Ośrodek Doradztwa Rolniczego w ModliszewicachcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubstantive partner providing the practical examination for the OMPR semi-final and hosting the national semi-final event.
• Media partners (Farmer.pl, top agrar Polska, Tygodnik Poradnik Rolniczy, AgroHorti Media, Elita, Agronomist, Polski Portal Rolniczy i Konsumencki)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAgricultural media outlets providing marketing and communication support for ZMW's programs by publishing articles and covering events.
• Muzeum Historii Polskiego Ruchu LudowegominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided venue for the IV Mazowiecki Zlot ZMW, supporting the event with historical and cultural context.
• Roltour sp. z o.o.coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProvided organizational support for the IV Mazowiecki Zlot ZMW.
• Gmina LipowaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe municipality of Lipowa co-implemented the 'Ekobohaterowie' environmental education project with ZMW, providing local coordination and co-funding.
• Agro OZE EnergiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner providing industry expertise for the OZE Olympiad.
• Fundusz Ochrony Środowiska i Gospodarki WodnejminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner providing environmental expertise and support for the OZE Olympiad.
• AGRO UbezpieczeniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner of the Olimpiada Młodych Producentów Rolnych (OMPR), providing sponsorship and industry engagement.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• European Council of Young Farmers (CEJA): EU-level advocacy organization representing young farmers across European member states. Directly comparable in advocating for young farmers' interests and agricultural education, though operating at supranational level rather than domestic like ZMW.

Regional players

• 4-H: US-based rural youth development organization with century-old history, local club structure, agricultural competitions, and educational programming. Comparable international equivalent of ZMW's rural youth empowerment and agricultural education model, though operating in US geography.
• Rural Youth Europe: European umbrella organization for rural youth associations across 20+ European countries, operating across different national geographies than ZMW. Directly comparable mission (rural youth empowerment, agricultural education, civic engagement) and similar program structures (seminars, exchanges, competitions).
• National Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs (NFYFC): UK-based rural youth organization with county-level club structure, agricultural competitions (similar to ZMW's OMPR), and rural community programming. Direct international equivalent of ZMW's rural youth agricultural education and competition model, though serving UK geography.

Broad incumbents

• Caritas Polska: Largest Polish charity organization with substantial rural youth programming, volunteer-based local chapters, and educational/social service delivery funded through donations and grants. Comparable as a broader, more established Polish NGO with overlapping rural-youth constituency and operating model.
• Polskie Towarzystwo Turystyczno-Krajoznawcze (PTTK): Long-established Polish social/tourism society with nationwide local branch structure, educational programming, and volunteer-driven model. Comparable as a broader, more established Polish civic organization with similar organizational DNA, though focused on tourism rather than rural agriculture.

Direct peers

• Fundacja Centrum Edukacji Obywatelskiej (CEO): Leading Polish civic education foundation operating nationwide educational programs for school students. CEO's civic education and debate programming (similar to ZMW's Młodzieżowa Rzeczpospolita Debat) and grant-funded operating model make it a direct peer in Polish civic-education NGO space.
• Związek Harcerstwa Polskiego (ZHP): Polish Scouting and Guiding Association is the most directly comparable Polish youth civic organization, with similar nationwide volunteer-led structure, educational mission, government partnerships, and ~100-year operating history. Both serve youth across Poland through grassroots local units and educational programming.
• Ochotnicza Straż Pożarna (OSP): Polish Volunteer Fire Service with substantial youth programs (Młodzieżowe Drużyny Pożarnicze) operates as a similarly structured nationwide civic organization with deep rural penetration, volunteer-led local units, and educational mandates in Polish communities - directly comparable organizational model to ZMW.
• Stowarzyszenie Wiosna: Major Polish civic association running Szlachetna Paczka and other large-scale nationwide volunteer programs. Comparable as a large Polish NGO with volunteer-driven nationwide mobilization, social mission, and reliance on institutional partnerships for program delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

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