Bai Euskarari Elkartea

What Bai Euskarari Elkartea does

Bai Euskarari Elkartea is a non-profit association (elkartea) registered in the Basque Country of Spain (founded 2007, certificate program dating to ~2000) that operates a three-tier Basque language certification system targeting the socio-economic sector. Its core product, the Bai Euskarari Ziurtagiria, identifies, recognizes, and supports businesses, shops, cooperatives, and organizations committed to using Basque (Euskara) in service delivery and internal operations, with progressive levels labeled Bidean (On the Way), Zerbitzua Euskaraz (Service in Basque), and Zerbitzua eta Lana Euskaraz (Service and Work in Basque). As of 2026, 1,364 certified entities appear on the publicly searchable Basque Language Map, with 130 new certifications issued in 2025 alone.

The association's product portfolio extends beyond certification into complementary programs: Lansarean (a Basque-language job portal), Enpresarean (a business network and trade fair launched in 2012), Enpresarean TB (a case-study/interview series), the annual Bai Euskarari Sariak awards, an Autodiagnostikoa self-assessment tool, the Elkarrengandik Ikasiz dialogue series (now in its sixth season), and the Bai Aldizkaria magazine. The underlying technology stack is non-proprietary and limited to standard web tools (Google Analytics, YouTube embeds, an internally developed consent management platform called Trustwards, and an embedded Lehenhitza module), with no public-facing API or SDK offered.

Revenue is generated through annual certification membership fees structured by region (€69 base for Ipar Euskal Herria entities, €91+vat base for Hego Euskal Herria entities) plus a per-employee charge of €14.80, with reduced rates for non-profits and public institutions. The organization employs roughly 8 staff across two offices (Andoain, Spain and Bayonne, France) and is supported institutionally by the Basque Government, Gipuzkoa Provincial Council, the Basque Language Public Institution, and a network of municipal partnership agreements.

Name

Bai Euskarari Elkartea

Legal name

Bai Euskarari Elkartea

Website

https://baieuskarari.eus

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bai Euskarari Elkartea is a Basque Country non-profit association that operates a three-tier Basque language workplace certification for businesses and organizations, serving 1,364 certified entities across the socio-economic sector in Spain and France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Language Certification Services

NAICS

Language Schools (611630)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Language Proficiency & Bilingual Education Standards Authorities (EDADAEAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Language & Cross-Cultural Training (BPACANAL)

Keywords

• Language certification services
• Basque language certification
• Workplace language assessment
• Socioeconomic language programs
• Language normalization consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Andoain

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Certification Membership Fees: Annual membership fees charged to certified entities. Pricing is tiered based on location (Ipar vs Hego Euskal Herria) with a base fee plus per-employee charge. Special rates available for non-profit organizations and public institutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Bai Euskarari Elkartea operates a Basque language certification system (Bai Euskarari Ziurtagiria) for businesses, shops, cooperatives, and organizations in the socio-economic sector wanting to use and promote Basque in the workplace. The certification is structured in three progressive tiers (Bidean / Zerbitzua Euskaraz / Zerbitzua eta Lana Euskaraz) with annual renewal, advisory support, and visibility on the Basque Language Map. Supporting programs include the Lansarean Basque-language job portal, the Enpresarean professional network and biennial trade fair, and annual awards.

Product overview

Bai Euskarari Elkartea operates a portfolio of interconnected programs centered on promoting Basque language (Euskara) use in the workplace and socioeconomic sector. The flagship product is the Bai Euskarari Ziurtagiria (certificate system), a three-tier certification (Bidean, Zerbitzua Euskaraz, Zerbitzua eta Lana Euskaraz) that identifies and recognizes organizations using Basque in service delivery and internal operations. This core certificate is supported by the Lansarean job portal for Basque-language employment, the Enpresarean professional network and marketplace (including its Enpresarean TB case-study series), the annual Bai Euskarari Sariak awards, and the publicly accessible Ziurtagiridunen Mapa database. Complementary offerings include the Autodiagnostikoa self-assessment tool, the Elkarrengandik Ikasiz video/podcast series, and the Bai Aldizkaria magazine, all of which serve the shared mission of normalizing Basque language use across business and community life.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bai Euskarari Ziurtagiria (Bai Euskarari Certificate) A three-tier Basque language workplace certification (Bidean / Zerbitzua Euskaraz / Zerbitzua eta Lana Euskaraz) that identifies and recognizes organizations committed to using Basque in service delivery and internal operations. Available to businesses, shops, cooperatives, and other organizations in the Basque Country socio-economic sector, with annual renewal.
• Enpresarean A professional and business network connecting companies and freelancers who work in Basque, organizing the Enpresarean Azoka (biennial trade fair), Enpresarean Foroa (forum), and the enpresarean.eus web platform targeting Basque-speaking professionals and businesses.
• Lansarean A Basque-language job portal connecting employers offering Basque-language positions with job seekers, featuring vacancy listings, an internship map, an exam preparation resource library, and webinars for the public sector.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1364 certified entities across Basque Country
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Lezoko Udala (Lezo Town Council)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 July 2026Annual cooperation agreement renewed to promote Basque language in local establishments and support entities in obtaining certification.
• Lekeitioko Udala (Lekeitio Town Council)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Municipal agreement to promote Bai Euskarari certification among local businesses. 60 entities obtained certification in 2025.
• Urruñako Herriko Etxea / Urruña Town CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Municipal partnership to identify entities committed to Basque language. Physical Basque Language Maps distributed locally.
• Gasteizko Udala, Arabako Foru Aldundia, Eusko Jaurlaritza (Gasteiz Council, Araba Provincial Council, Basque Government)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Joint initiative creating 'Enpresen Foroa-Araban Euskara Lanean' forum for businesses in Araba province to promote Basque language in the socio-economic sector.
• Eusko Jaurlaritza (Basque Government)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor supporter and funding body for the Bai Euskarari certification project. Provides institutional backing and financial support for language normalization initiatives in the socio-economic sector.
• Gipuzkoako Foru Aldundia (Gipuzkoa Provincial Council)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary sponsor of the Enpresarean project and supporter of Bai Euskarari initiatives in Gipuzkoa province.
• Euskara Irakaskuntzarako Errege Akademia / Euskararen Erakunde Publikoa (Basque Language Public Institution)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner institution supporting the Bai Euskarari certification project with institutional recognition.
• EnpresabideaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEconomics and business media outlet that obtained 'Zerbitzua Euskaraz' certification and collaborates on sharing content about Basque in the workplace.
• Euskalgintzaren Kontseilua (Basque Language Council)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition of Basque language organizations. Bai Euskarari participates in declaration on language emergency and supports Pizkundea initiative for Basque language revitalization.
• Puntu EUS FundazioaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFoundation promoting .EUS domain and Basque language on the internet. Presented services at Enpresen Foroa including Gandik.eus initiative connecting merchants with students for website creation.
• KonfekoopminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCooperatives confederation that shared their experience in integrating Basque in external communications as a best practice example at Enpresen Foroa.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Soziolinguistika Klusterra: Basque sociolinguistics cluster based in the Basque Country, working on language normalization research and consulting with socio-economic entities. Operates in the same ecosystem and serves overlapping audiences (businesses and organizations pursuing Basque language initiatives).
• Plataforma per la Llengua: Catalan non-profit focused on promoting Catalan language use across society, including in business and workplace contexts. Similar non-profit advocacy and normalization model targeting a minority language ecosystem.
• HABE (Helduen Alfabetatze eta Berreuskalduntzerako Erakundea): Basque Government body for adult Basque language education, operating in the same language ecosystem as Bai Euskarari. Directly comparable on language mission, regional scope, and institutional positioning for Basque language normalization.
• Bòrd na Gàidhlig: Scottish statutory body promoting Gaelic language use, including in workplace and community settings. Comparable to Bai Euskarari in mission (minority language normalization in socio-economic contexts) and structural role, though typically more government-funded.
• Ofis ar Brezhoneg: Breton language public office that operates a workplace certification system (Ya d'ar Brezhoneg) with tiers similar to Bai Euskarari, certifying businesses and organizations in Brittany. Closest direct peer in terms of model, regional focus on a minority language, and certification-driven GTM.

Broad incumbents

• Foras na Gaeilge: North-south implementation body for Irish language promotion across Ireland and Northern Ireland, with a broader mandate than Bai Euskarari (including media, education, and community development). Comparable in mission but operates at a larger scale with cross-jurisdiction remit.
• Euskaltzaindia: Royal Academy of the Basque Language, responsible for standardizing and regulating the Basque language. A foundational institution in the same language ecosystem, comparable in mission scope though focused on linguistic standards rather than workplace certification.
• Welsh Language Commissioner: Statutory Welsh-language regulator with enforcement powers across public and private sectors in Wales. Comparable to Bai Euskarari in setting language standards for organizations, but operates with regulator authority rather than voluntary certification model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/baieuskarari
• YouTubeyoutube.com/ziurtagiria
• Facebookfacebook.com/BaiEuskarariElkartea
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bai-euskarari-elkartea
• Instagraminstagram.com/baieuskarari

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Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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