APICE Europa - Associazione Per l'Incontro delle Culture in Europa

What APICE Europa - Associazione Per l'Incontro delle Culture in Europa does

APICE Europa - Associazione Per l'Incontro delle Culture in Europa is an Italian non-profit association (ETS - Ente del Terzo Settore) founded around 2005-2006 and headquartered in Boves, Piedmont. The association operates as a civil society network dedicated to informing and raising awareness about European politics, institutions, and cultures, with a particular focus on youth and vulnerable populations. Its operational core is education and information dissemination rather than technology product development; there is no proprietary technology platform, app, or API, and the association's output is fundamentally content- and event-driven.

The association's offering spans structured educational programs ('A scuola d'Europa' on European citizenship, 'Fake nEUs' on disinformation targeting journalists and students, 'Play your rights' on EU fundamental rights for migrants and people with disabilities), a weekly newsletter, video content, thematic sheets, a curated library (Biblioteca Apice), and a book publication initiative ('I Libri di Apice'). Distribution is multi-channel — website, five social media platforms, email newsletter, plus in-person events and educational projects delivered directly to schools, journalists, and community groups across Piedmont and broader Italy. The organization has reportedly organized over 200 events over its 20-year history and is governed by President Franco Chittolina.

The business model is that of a typical Italian third-sector association: services are provided free of charge, and funding comes from voluntary donations and the 5x1000 tax designation channel. With 7 employees and a network of approximately 40 volunteers, APICE Europa is a small-scale civic organization whose scale is constrained by donation-driven funding rather than commercial revenue mechanics. There is no pricing model, no commercial customer base, and no disclosed revenue; the association's reach is regional-to-national within Italy with no claims of broader European footprint.

Name

APICE Europa - Associazione Per l'Incontro delle Culture in Europa

Legal name

Associazione Per l'Incontro delle Culture in Europa ETS

Website

https://apiceuropa.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Italian non-profit association (ETS) promoting European civic education and cultural dialogue through educational programs, newsletters, video, and events, serving students, journalists, migrants, and the broader public across Piedmont and Italy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Civic Education and Cultural Association Services

NAICS

Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Intergovernmental Education Cooperation & Bilateral/Multilateral Programs (EDADALAA)

Keywords

• European civic education
• Cultural exchange programs
• EU awareness training
• Non-profit association
• Social inclusion services

Headquarters

HQ city

Piedmont

HQ country

Italy

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. Donations and 5x1000 contributions: The association accepts donations and 5x1000 (Italian tax designation) contributions to support its activities and spread European culture. This indicates a non-profit funding model based on public support.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

APICE Europa is a non-profit association (ETS - Ente del Terzo Settore / Third Sector Entity) that promotes European civic education, cultural exchange, and awareness of EU affairs. It delivers educational programs such as "A scuola d'Europa," training on disinformation ("Fake nEUs"), empowerment initiatives for migrants and people with disabilities ("Play your rights"), a weekly newsletter, video/documentary content, a specialized library (Biblioteca Apice), and book publications (I Libri di Apice). The association operates from Boves, Piedmont, Italy with a small staff supported by volunteers and is funded primarily through donations and 5x1000 contributions.

Product overview

APICE Europa is an association and working group that operates as a network with civil society organizations to inform and raise awareness on European politics and cultures. It facilitates discussions on the future perspectives of the European Union with particular attention to young people. The organization's offerings include educational programs ('A scuola d'Europa', 'Fake nEUs'), empowerment initiatives ('Play your rights'), informational products (newsletter, videos, thematic sheets), and library services. These products work together to fulfill the association's mission of European civic education and cultural exchange.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• A scuola d'Europa

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• 1000MIGLIAminorOthersCollaboration for the reopening of a study hall (aula studio) jointly organized by APICEUROPA and 1000MIGLIA, indicating a cultural/educational partnership in the local community.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• European Movement International: Pan-European umbrella organization promoting European integration and citizen engagement across member states. Comparable to APICE Europa at a higher level through its mission of EU civic education, though operating across all of Europe rather than regionally.
• Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI): Major Italian think tank on international affairs with extensive publishing and training on EU policy. A broader incumbent than APICE Europa, but operates in overlapping space producing editorials and educational content on European affairs.
• CeSPI (Centro Studi di Politica Internazionale): Rome-based think tank focused on international politics, development, and European integration. Comparable to APICE Europa through its educational and awareness-raising activities on EU and global affairs, though with a broader institutional footprint.

Direct peers

• Centro Studi sul Federalismo: Turin-based research center studying European federalism, integration, and institutional reform. Shares APICE Europa's Piedmont base and its mission of informing the Italian public about EU political structures and developments.
• Movimento Federalista Europeo: Italian federalist movement advocating for European federal integration through civic education and outreach. Directly comparable to APICE Europa in promoting EU awareness among Italian citizens, particularly youth, through events and educational content.
• Eurodesk Italy: Italian node of the Eurodesk youth information network, providing young people with information on EU opportunities, programs, and citizenship. Directly comparable to APICE Europa's youth-oriented EU civic education work.
• Associazione Italia Erasmus+: Italian association managing Erasmus+ alumni and student mobility programs with a strong educational and civic dimension. Comparable to APICE Europa through its EU-focused educational programming and youth engagement activities.
• Movimento Europeo Italia: Italian section of the European Movement, focused on promoting European integration and civic awareness among Italian citizens. Highly comparable to APICE Europa as a non-profit organization running educational programs and events on EU affairs in Italy.

Regional players

• CIFE (Centre international de formation européenne): European institute specializing in training and education on European integration, with programs in multiple EU countries. Comparable to APICE Europa through its EU-focused educational mission, though operating primarily outside Italy.

Emerging players

• Cittadinanzattiva: Italian civic organization promoting citizen participation and rights, including EU citizenship awareness. Partial overlap with APICE Europa through rights-focused programming for vulnerable populations and civic education initiatives.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/apiceuropa
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCuLZombUclFpcYDVtdCp0wQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/apiceuropa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/apiceuropa
• Instagraminstagram.com/apiceuropa

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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