Cidas
Cidas is a Ferrara-based Italian social cooperative delivering elderly care, disability, youth, mental health, migrant, cultural, and health transport services across Emilia-Romagna, Veneto, and Friuli-Venezia Giulia, primarily under public service contracts, with a smaller private-pay channel through the ComeTe network.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2003
- HeadquartersFerrara, Italy
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingServices
What Cidas does
CIDAS Cooperativa Sociale a R.L. is an Italian social cooperative headquartered in Ferrara (Via Bologna, 389) that delivers a broad portfolio of person-centered social and healthcare services across the Emilia-Romagna region with operational extensions into Veneto (Rovigo) and Friuli-Venezia Giulia (Trieste). Its service portfolio spans ten lines: elderly residential, day and home care (Anziani); family caregiver support (Caregiver); cultural and inclusion programs (Cultura); residential, day, and home services for people with disabilities (Disabilità); educational services for minors (Educativo); employment inclusion (Inclusione e Lavoro); mental health services (Salute Mentale); migrant and rights advocacy (Società e Diritti); medical and hospital transport (Trasporti sanitari); and personalized family services via the ComeTe network (Servizi personalizzati).
The business is fundamentally a people-services organization rather than a technology platform: value is produced through trained care personnel, owned residential and rehabilitation facilities, and operational transport bases. The company has progressively built a thick compliance stack — ISO 9001 (since 2003), UNI 10881 (elderly), UNI 11010 (disabilities, 2004), UNI 10928 (minors), UNI 11034 (early childhood, transferred 2024), UNI/PdR 125:2022 (gender equality), and ISO 45001:2018 (obtained 2026) — that functions as a procurement credential in public tenders.
The revenue model is dominated by recurring public service contracts with regional and municipal administrations (Emilia-Romagna, Ferrara province municipalities), supplemented by a smaller private-pay stream through Servizi Personalizzati. Distribution runs through owned facilities, multi-regional operational bases, and the ComeTe partner network for private customers. The ownership structure is cooperative (soci-owned, Legacoop-affiliated), with growth driven by mergers of smaller cooperatives — notably Camelot (July 2018) and Coop. Sociale Le Pagine a r.l. (January 2024) — rather than external capital.
Cidas firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Cidas
- Legal name
- CIDAS Cooperativa Sociale a R.L.
- Website
- https://cidas.coop
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2003
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Cidas is a Ferrara-based Italian social cooperative delivering elderly care, disability, youth, mental health, migrant, cultural, and health transport services across Emilia-Romagna, Veneto, and Friuli-Venezia Giulia, primarily under public service contracts, with a smaller private-pay channel through the ComeTe network.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Cidas industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Social Services
- NAICS
- Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (62331)
- SIC
- Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Personal Care & ADL Assistance (bathing, dressing, toileting, mobility) (HLADAGAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Social Adult Day Care (Non-Medical Supervision & Activities) (HSABANAA), Independent Living with Supportive Services (Light ADL/IADL Support) (HLADAAAE)
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Where Cidas is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Ferrara
- HQ country
- Italy
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices4 records
Markets served
Cidas business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Public Service Contracts: CIDAS generates revenue primarily through contracts with public administrations (regional government, municipalities) for the provision of social services including elderly care, disability services, and transport.
- Private Pay Services: Services offered directly to private individuals and families through the Servizi Personalizzati (ComeTe network) for customized care and wellness services.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
Cidas product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Cidas is a social cooperative (Cooperativa Sociale a R.L.) that delivers a broad portfolio of social and healthcare services across the Emilia-Romagna region, with additional operational bases in Veneto and Friuli-Venezia Giulia. Its services span elderly residential/day/home care, disability residential and rehabilitative services, mental health support, educational services for minors, cultural inclusion programs, employment inclusion, migrant/vulnerable-population advocacy, and medical/health transport, supplemented by personalized ComeTe services for private individuals. Service delivery is performed through owned residential facilities, day centers, and domiciliary care rather than through proprietary technology products.
Product overview
Cidas is a social cooperative (Cooperativa Sociale) providing a broad portfolio of social and healthcare services. Rather than a technology platform, it operates as a traditional social enterprise offering person-centered care and support services. The services include Anziani (residential and day care for the elderly), Caregiver (support for family caregivers), Cultura (cultural services), Disabilità (disability services), Educativo (educational services for minors), Inclusione e Lavoro (inclusion and employment), Salute Mentale (mental health services), Società e Diritti (society and rights), Trasporti sanitari (health transport services), and Servizi personalizzati ComeTe (personalized/custom services under the ComeTe network). These services are delivered through residential facilities, day centers, and domiciliary care across the Ferrara province and surrounding areas.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Anziani (Elderly Care Services) Residential, day, and home care services for self-sufficient and non-self-sufficient elderly individuals, including Casa Residenza per Anziani facilities. Delivered to elderly individuals and their families, primarily under public contracts in the Ferrara province.
- Caregiver Services
- Cultura (Cultural Services)
- Disabilità (Disability Services)
- Educativo (Educational Services for Minors)
- Inclusione e Lavoro (Inclusion and Work)
- Salute Mentale (Mental Health Services)
- Società e Diritti (Society and Rights)
- Trasporti sanitari (Health Transport Services)
- Servizi personalizzati ComeTe (ComeTe Personalized Services)
Companies that use Cidas
Customer profileNamed customers9 records
Segments10 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Cidas technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Cidas partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.
- ComeTe (Rete ComeTe)coreCIDAS partners with the ComeTe network to develop and deliver personalized services for individuals and families in Ferrara province, offering customized care and wellness services outside the public contract framework.
- Legacoop EstensecoreCIDAS is affiliated with Legacoop Estense, a regional cooperative association. Legacoop Estense celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2026 alongside CIDAS's participation in cooperative events.
- Legacoop SocialimajorCIDAS is affiliated with Legacoop Sociali, the national cooperative federation for social cooperatives.
- Legacoop Emilia-RomagnamajorCIDAS maintains affiliation with Legacoop Emilia-Romagna, the regional cooperative federation.
- UNHCRmajorCIDAS partners with UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, supporting refugee protection and migration-related social services.
- Con i BambinimajorCIDAS partners with Con i Bambini, an organization focused on supporting children and youth, particularly in vulnerable situations.
- Visit FerraraminorCIDAS collaborates with Visit Ferrara for accessible tourism services, promoting inclusive tourism in the Ferrara area.
- Cooperativa CastellomajorCIDAS partners with Cooperativa Castello, another social cooperative operating in the Ferrara area for service collaboration.
- Associazione Intorno a TeminorCIDAS collaborates with Associazione Intorno a Te, a solidarity services association providing neighborhood support services.
- Associazione GiuliaminorCIDAS partners with Associazione Giulia, an association supporting women and families.
- Save the Children (Tavolo Minori Migranti)majorCIDAS participates in the Tavolo Minori Migranti (Migrant Minors Table) coordinated by Save the Children, advocating for unaccompanied migrant minors' rights.
- CivicoZero OnlusminorCIDAS adheres to the Giù le mani dai bambini campaign promoted by CivicoZero Onlus for the protection of unaccompanied migrant minors.
Scale indicators1 record
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Cidas competitors and assessment
Company assessmentRegional players
- CSSA - Consorzio Servizi Sociali Assistenziali: Northern Italian consortium providing social assistance, elderly, and disability services. Comparable in delivery model and public-sector dependency.
- Fondazione CEFAL Emilia-Romagna: Emilia-Romagna foundation active in training, social inclusion, and employment services for disadvantaged populations. Overlaps with CIDAS's Inclusione e Lavoro segment.
- Consorzio Pro.D.O.S. Social cooperative consortium operating primarily in Emilia-Romagna, providing elderly, disability, and youth services. Regional peer with similar cooperative structure and public contract base.
Direct peers
- Coopselios: One of Italy's largest social cooperatives, providing residential elderly care, disability services, educational, and health services nationwide. Directly comparable as a multi-service social cooperative operating in similar verticals and public procurement channels as CIDAS.
- Il Faro Società Cooperativa Sociale: Italian social cooperative providing residential and home services for elderly, disabled, and youth. Comparable in service portfolio and reliance on public contracts.
- Anteo Impresa Sociale: Italian cooperative offering residential care for elderly, disability, mental health, and social inclusion services. Similar multi-vertical social service model with public and private customers.
- KCS Caregiver: Italian cooperative specialized in elderly care, RSA (residenze sanitarie assistenziali), and home care services across Northern Italy. Directly comparable in elderly care delivery and public-sector contracting.
- Gruppo Cooperativo Colser: Parma-based cooperative group active in social assistance, elderly care, and educational services, affiliated with the cooperative movement in Emilia-Romagna. Comparable to CIDAS in service mix and regional reach.
- Consorzio Solidarietà - Con.Sol. (Modena): Modena-based consortium of social cooperatives delivering elderly care, disability services, youth and family services across Emilia-Romagna. Closely comparable peer operating in the same regional ecosystem and public-procurement model as CIDAS.
Broad incumbents
- Cooperative Sociali associate a Legacoop Sociali: The national federation to which CIDAS belongs, representing thousands of social cooperatives across Italy. Functions as a broad incumbent network / ecosystem peer rather than a direct competitor, but its member cooperatives (e.g., large national players) often compete for the same public contracts.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Cidas social profiles
Digital presenceCidas compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance7 records
Cidas financial estimates
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Cidas leadership team
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Cidas subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries3 records
Cidas funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Cidas M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Cidas
What does Cidas do?
Cidas is a social cooperative (Cooperativa Sociale a R.L.) that delivers a broad portfolio of social and healthcare services across the Emilia-Romagna region, with additional operational bases in Veneto and Friuli-Venezia Giulia. Its services span elderly residential/day/home care, disability residential and rehabilitative services, mental health support, educational services for minors, cultural inclusion programs, employment inclusion, migrant/vulnerable-population advocacy, and medical/health transport, supplemented by personalized ComeTe services for private individuals. Service delivery is performed through owned residential facilities, day centers, and domiciliary care rather than through proprietary technology products.
Is Cidas a public or private company?
Cidas is a private company. It is classified as management employee owned and is currently operating.
When was Cidas founded?
Cidas was founded in 2003. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Cidas based?
Cidas is headquartered in Ferrara, Italy, in the Europe region.
How does Cidas make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Public Service Contracts are the primary driver. The others are private Pay Services.
Who are Cidas's main competitors?
Regional players on record are CSSA - Consorzio Servizi Sociali Assistenziali, Fondazione CEFAL Emilia-Romagna and Consorzio Pro.D.O.S.. Direct peers are Coopselios, Il Faro Società Cooperativa Sociale, Anteo Impresa Sociale, KCS Caregiver, Gruppo Cooperativo Colser and Consorzio Solidarietà - Con.Sol. (Modena). Cooperative Sociali associate a Legacoop Sociali is listed as a broad incumbent.
Does Cidas have an API?
No public API is recorded for Cidas.
What industry is Cidas in?
Cidas's product category is Social Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLADAGAA, Personal Care & ADL Assistance (bathing, dressing, toileting, mobility), with a secondary code of HSABANAA, Social Adult Day Care (Non-Medical Supervision & Activities). Its NAICS code is 624120 and its SIC code is 8300.