Fundacja Jeden Uniwersytet

What Fundacja Jeden Uniwersytet does

Fundacja Jeden Uniwersytet (legal name: Fundacja na Rzecz Integracji Środowiska Akademickiego Jeden Uniwersytet; brand: 1Uniwersytet) is a Polish non-governmental foundation established in 2007 and headquartered in Poznań, Wielkopolskie. The organization operates as a non-profit center for inspiring activities in higher education, with a stated mission to integrate academic environments and promote student culture in Poznań. It serves four primary customer segments: students and student governments at Poznań universities, local governments and municipalities in Greater Poland, young professionals and entrepreneurs, and the broader Poznań business community. The foundation's service portfolio spans three pillars: (1) event production (Juwenalia Poznań, Wielkie Grillowanie, Integralia, Campus Studencki, Sylwester Studencki, Kindernalia, Polibuda Open Air, Juwenalia Bydgoskie), (2) EU project application development and coordination (including the 4,764,762.28 PLN elderly support project in Gmina Kostrzyn funded by the European Regional Development Fund, and Erasmus+ projects across 5+ European countries), and (3) professional training services delivered through a dedicated Training Department established in September 2019, using methodologies such as Insights Discovery, FRIS, and Thomas PPA. Pricing on fee-based training courses ranges from approximately 300 to 370 PLN per participant, while EU-funded and Facebook-sponsored training programs (e.g., the 2019 Digital Skills initiative) are delivered free of charge to participants.

The foundation employs 14 staff members and operates from Ratajczaka 44 in Poznań with four configurable training rooms accommodating 1-50+ participants. Distribution leverages direct delivery through its own facilities, on-location delivery at partner universities (UAM, Politechnika Poznańska, Uniwersytet Ekonomiczny w Poznaniu, Uniwersytet Przyrodniczy w Poznaniu), direct contracts with municipal governments for EU-funded social projects, and event-based distribution through student festivals. The training business is qualified through SUS 2.0 certification from Polska Izba Firm Szkoleniowych (2022) and membership in PIFS (2019), enabling access to public procurement channels such as Krajowy Fundusz Szkoleniowy and Baza Usług Rozwojowych. Marketing channels center on Facebook and Instagram organic social, the foundation's website, and event marketing via flagship student festivals. Cumulative reported scale: 7M+ PLN in EU funding raised for partner organizations, 2M+ event participants served, 5,000+ individuals with improved professional qualifications, and activity across 20+ countries in EU projects.

Name

Fundacja Jeden Uniwersytet

Legal name

Fundacja na Rzecz Integracji Środowiska Akademickiego Jeden Uniwersytet

Website

https://1uniwersytet.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fundacja Jeden Uniwersytet is a Polish non-profit foundation based in Poznań that produces student events (Juwenalia Poznań, Campus Studencki), coordinates EU-funded projects, and delivers professional training to students, universities, and municipalities in Greater Poland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Education and Community Services

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAKAA

Private Foundations

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Philanthropy, Foundations & Grantmaking

SECONDARYBPAGAKAK

Education Grantmaking Foundations

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Philanthropy, Foundations & Grantmaking

Keywords

• Student event management
• Professional training services
• EU project coordination
• Non-formal education programs
• Community foundation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Poznań

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. EU Project Funding: Securing and managing EU regional funding for social, educational, and community development projects. Major projects include the 4,764,762.28 zł project for elderly support in Kostrzyn municipality funded by European Regional Development Fund.
2. Training Services: Fee-based training programs including open sessions and customized corporate training. Topics include digital skills, social media marketing, design thinking, communication, and personal development.
3. Event Production: Event organization services including Juwenalia Poznań, student festivals, and cultural events. Includes full-service event production, artist booking, stage technique, and staffing.
4. Charitable/Fundraising Services: Handling legal, fundraising, and financial aspects for charitable initiatives, notably the largest WOŚP (Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity) volunteer team in Greater Poland at Poznań University of Technology.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Fundacja Jeden Uniwersytet is a Polish non-governmental foundation that operates a portfolio of services centered on three pillars: (1) event organization and full-service event production (e.g., Juwenalia Poznań, Wielkie Grillowanie, Integralia), (2) EU grant application development and project coordination for social and educational initiatives, and (3) professional training and competency development programs using methodologies such as Insights Discovery, FRIS, and Thomas PPA. The foundation primarily serves Poznań's academic community, university students, local governments, and corporate clients.

Product overview

Fundacja Jeden Uniwersytet operates as a non-governmental center for inspiring activities in higher education, offering a portfolio of event production services, EU project coordination, and professional training programs. The core offerings include event organization (Juwenalia, Wielkie Grillowanie, Integralia, Campus Studencki), leadership development (Poznańska Akademia Liderów), digital skills training, and various community projects. The organization functions as a unified service portfolio rather than a modular product platform, combining event management, training delivery, and project coordination to serve students, universities, and the broader academic community in Poznań and beyond.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Event Organization and Production Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 2 million satisfied event participants
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Gmina KostrzyncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2023Partnership in elderly support project worth 4.76 million PLN. The foundation collaborates with the municipality to implement comprehensive social and health services for dependent elderly persons and people with disabilities in Kostrzyn commune.
• Spółdzielnia Socjalna "Kostrzynianka"coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2023Social cooperative partner in the elderly support project, providing operational support for service delivery in the community.
• Uniwersytet im. Adama Mickiewicza (UAM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary academic partner, main beneficiary of leadership academy projects. Provides access to academic spaces for training and collaborates on student development initiatives.
• Politechnika PoznańskacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university hosting WOŚP volunteer headquarters. Collaborates on Poznańska Akademia Liderów and student events.
• Uniwersytet Ekonomiczny w PoznaniucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Poznańska Akademia Liderów since 2016, collaborates on Integralia events and student projects.
• Uniwersytet Przyrodniczy w PoznaniusupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university in Poznańska Akademia Liderów project since 2016.
• XX Liceum Ogólnokształcące w PoznaniusupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner school in BeLikeyou Erasmus+ project, collaborating on youth entrepreneurship promotion activities.
• Erasmus+ Consortium Partners (Italy, Romania, Greece, Latvia, Spain)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partners in the BeLikeyou Erasmus+ project focused on promoting entrepreneurial mindset among youth across 5 European countries.
• Porozumienie Samorządów Studenckich Uczelni PoznańskichcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition of student governments from Poznań universities that coordinates major student events including Juwenalia.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Stowarzyszenie KLON/JAWOR: Polish NGO support organization providing training, consulting, and resources to the non-profit sector. Comparable in providing training services to NGOs and operating EU-funded capacity-building projects for civil society.

Direct peers

• Fundacja Centrum Edukacji Obywatelskiej: One of Poland's largest educational NGOs, running teacher training, civic education projects, and EU-funded programs. Directly comparable as a Polish non-profit foundation delivering training and managing large EU grant projects in the education space.
• House of Skills: Polish corporate training company offering business skills, soft skills, and certified methodology workshops. Directly comparable as a SUS-certified Polish training provider offering similar methodology-based programs (Insights Discovery, FRIS) to corporate and individual clients.
• Polski Związek Studentów: Polish national student union coordinating student representation, culture, and events across Polish universities. Directly comparable in mission (integrating academic environments, organizing student events) and stakeholder base (student governments across universities).
• Fundacja Rozwoju Przedsiębiorczości: Polish foundation supporting entrepreneurship through training, EU project management, and SME consulting. Comparable as a non-profit foundation combining EU project coordination with business and entrepreneurship training.
• AIESEC Poland: Polish branch of a global youth leadership NGO running leadership development programs, international exchanges, and student events. Comparable in student-focused leadership training, event production, and cross-border project portfolio.
• Erasmus Student Network Poland: Polish branch of European student network focused on international student exchange, cultural integration, and student community building. Comparable in operating student-focused community programs, international projects, and university partnerships across multiple Polish cities.
• Fundacja im. Lesława A. Pagi: Polish foundation focused on scholarship, educational support, and youth development programs. Comparable as a Polish non-profit operating grant-funded educational and student-support initiatives with university and corporate partners.

Broad incumbents

• Europejskie Centrum Solidarności (European Solidarity Centre): Large cultural and educational institution in Gdańsk delivering events, exhibitions, and EU-funded educational projects. Comparable as a Polish organization combining large-scale event production with EU project execution, though operating at significantly larger scale and broader thematic scope.

Others

• DOOR Poland:

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/1uniwersytet
• Instagraminstagram.com/1uniwersytet
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jeden-uniwersytet

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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