H-FARM Business School

What H-FARM Business School does

H-FARM Business School is an Italian executive education provider operating on the 51-hectare H-FARM Campus near Venice, with additional delivery in Rome (WPP Campus) and Milan (Jakala Campus). The school serves three primary customer segments: corporate and enterprise clients (Allianz Bank, BNL, KPMG, KION, Tesya, AbbVie, Nakheel, Pettenon) receiving custom academies and executive retreats; C-level executives and senior managers enrolling in part-time weekend MBAs and Master programs; and individual professionals and entrepreneurs pursuing AI, digital marketing, and innovation credentials. The legal entity is H-FARM Education S.r.l. (VAT 04594110266), a private Italian limited company.

Programs span a part-time Executive MBA accredited by University of Chichester, an AI Academy portfolio (AI Super Power, AI Fundamentals, AI Agents 4 Business Automation, AI & Digital Sales), Master programs (MADE Digital Entrepreneurship, Open Innovation & Change Mindset, Future Ready Digital Marketing), and experiential offerings (China Innovation Mission, Kaospilot masterclass). Curriculum is organized around four Competence Centers: Entrepreneurship & Corporate Innovation, Strategy & Leadership, Global Commerce & Omnichannel, and Digital Operational Excellence. Faculty includes Harvard Business School professors, a Salesforce Principal architect, Bulgari Worldwide Omnichannel Senior Director, and PhD-level AI researchers. Certifications: ISO 9001 and ISO 21001.

The business model mixes B2B corporate training contracts (professional services revenue) with B2C open-enrollment tuition (subscription/recurring). Distribution is sales-led for enterprise accounts and event-driven via 300+ annual on-campus events plus the IMPACT2030 flagship conference (600+ attendees). Operational stack includes Glide (student app), Zoho (CRM/billing), Stripe (checkout), SeQura (installment financing), and NTS Project S.p.A. (whistleblowing compliance). Geographic reach spans Italy (HQ), Rome, Milan, with international deliveries into UAE and India.

Name

H-FARM Business School

Legal name

H-FARM Education S.r.l.

Website

https://bs.h-farm.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

H-FARM Business School is an Italian executive education provider on the H-FARM Campus near Venice, delivering part-time MBAs, AI Academy programs, and custom corporate training to enterprises (Allianz, KPMG, KION) and senior professionals across Italy, UAE, and India.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Executive Education

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Executive Education & Corporate Programs (Non-degree) (EDAHAHAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Operations, Supply Chain & Logistics Management Schools (EDAHAHAF), International Business & Global Management Schools (EDAHAHAJ)

Keywords

• Executive education programs
• Corporate training services
• Professional development courses
• MBA degree programs
• AI business education

Headquarters

HQ city

Roncade (Treviso)

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Executive MBA Programs: Part-time weekend MBA and master programs for executives, delivered at campus or blended format.
2. Professional Master Programs: Intensive weekend programs for professionals and entrepreneurs focused on innovation leadership.
3. Corporate Training Programs: Custom training programs designed for corporate clients including academy programs, workshops, and executive retreats. Revenue generated through B2B contracts with organizations.
4. Short Courses: Brief intensive courses including AI-focused programs and experiential learning experiences.
5. Language Certification Programs: English language courses and Cambridge certification exams through British School International partnership. Group courses at 22€ per hour, individual at 55€ per hour.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

H-FARM Business School delivers executive and professional education, including part-time Master/MBA programs (e.g., MADE Digital Entrepreneurship, Open Innovation & Change Mindset, AI Super Power, AI & Digital Sales, Future Ready Digital Marketing), short courses (AI Fundamentals, AI Agents for Business Automation, Kaospilot Masterclass), international immersion experiences (China Innovation Mission), and custom corporate training programs (executive retreats, leadership academies, innovation events) for organizations and individual professionals, leveraging the H-FARM innovation ecosystem in Roncade (Venice) with additional sites in Rome and Milan.

Product overview

H-FARM Business School operates as a comprehensive executive education platform offering a portfolio of programs across multiple formats. The core offerings include Master programs (MADE Digital Entrepreneurship, Open Innovation & Change Mindset, AI Super Power, AI & Digital Sales, Future Ready Digital Marketing) and Short Courses (AI Fundamentals Deep Immersion, AI Agents 4 Business Automation, China Innovation Mission, Kaospilot Masterclass), all branded under the AI Academy for AI-focused offerings. For corporate clients, the school provides Custom Corporate Training, Knowledge In Action post-training support, and specialized corporate programs including executive retreats, leadership development, and innovation events. The school is organized around four Competence Centers (Entrepreneurship & Corporate Innovation, Strategy & Leadership, Global Commerce & Omnichannel, Digital Operational Excellence) that drive research and content innovation. Additional services include Cambridge English certification through British School International and Fluente Languages for business communication skills. All programs are delivered at the H-FARM Campus in Roncade (near Venice), with additional locations in Rome and Milan.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MADE | Digital Entrepreneurship Executive Master program focused on digital entrepreneurship that equips professionals with skills to launch and manage digital ventures within the H-FARM innovation ecosystem.
• Open Innovation & Change Mindset Blended 4-month Master program teaching participants to innovate from within organizations by developing change management capabilities and open innovation strategies.
• AI Super Power 4-month AI mastery program at H-FARM Campus enabling professionals to 10x their output using AI tools and strategies while minimizing stress, part of the AI Academy portfolio.
• AI & Digital Sales 2-month online program focused on leveraging AI for sales transformation, teaching professionals to close deals using predictive analytics and digital sales tools.
• Future Ready Digital Marketing Master program covering digital marketing strategies, GEO (Generative Engine Optimization), and AI-driven marketing techniques for modern marketing professionals.
• AI Fundamentals Deep Immersion Short course providing intensive foundational AI training for professionals seeking to understand core AI concepts, agents, and business automation applications.
• AI Agents 4 Business Automation Short course teaching implementation of AI agents for business process automation, customer service enhancement, and operational efficiency improvements.
• China Innovation Mission 5-day international immersion experience visiting multiple cities and companies in China to explore innovation trends and global business opportunities.
• The Art & Craft of Designing & Facilitating Learning Spaces (Kaospilot Masterclass) Immersive masterclass based on the Kaospilot Learning Arches methodology, teaching participants to design transformative learning environments that activate autonomy and creativity.
• AI Academy Comprehensive AI education brand encompassing multiple AI-focused programs including AI Super Power, AI Fundamentals, AI Agents for Business Automation, and Generative AI modules.
• Custom Corporate Training Tailored training programs designed for corporate clients including customized academies and training events targeting multiple organizational levels.
• Knowledge In Action Post-training support service helping organizations translate learned skills into tangible business outcomes and measurable change.
• Cambridge English Certification (British School International) Partnership program offering Cambridge English language certification (PET, FCE, CAE, CPE) with group/individual language courses and exam preparation for business professionals.
• Competence Centers Four specialized knowledge hubs covering Entrepreneurship & Corporate Innovation, Strategy & Leadership, Global Commerce & Omnichannel, and Digital Operational Excellence that drive research and program content.
• Artificial Intelligence 360° Digital Academy Comprehensive 300-hour AI program with four modules covering Deep Learning, AI for Developers, Generative AI & Prompt Engineering, and AI for Future Leaders, delivered for the Sassari Chamber of Commerce.

Quantifiable outcome

• 70% of transformations fail due to lack of vision - H-FARM addresses this through future-backward methodology

Named customers14 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability11 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

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

• University of ChichestercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership where University of Chichester supervises and accredits MBA programs, ensuring educational standards meet rigorous university criteria. Enables students to obtain internationally recognized academic titles.
• KaospilotflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Danish school for radical education bringing Learning Arches methodology to Italy. Simon Kavanagh's masterclass 'The Art & Craft of Designing & Facilitating Learning Spaces' represents first joint program.
• H-FARM CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration between Business School and College sharing educational philosophy combining academic excellence with practical digital and entrepreneurial approach. Active joint projects ensuring future customer perspective in programs.
• Tech ReloadedcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership promoting AI as natural extension of good software engineering practices. Combines modern software engineering (XP, Continuous Delivery, Clean Code) with AI to create quality digital products.
• Hermes ConsultingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoaching partnership providing MBA students with 1:1 individual coaching. Co-creation of experiences within training programs and development of custom corporate projects. Hermes is a Benefit Company since 2023.
• Fluente LanguagesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLanguage training partnership offering business English courses, negotiation, public speaking, leadership and team building in multiple languages. Integrated into Master programs between modules.
• British School InternationalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEnglish language certification partnership providing Cambridge exam preparation and administration. Offers group courses (40-60 hours), individual coaching, and official Cambridge certification testing.
• Yuna StudiominorOthersCreative studio partnership for design and content creation services.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Kaospilot: Danish "school for radical education" offering Learning Arches methodology and transformative learning design programs. Comparable as a methodology and content partner (H-FARM has a flagship Kaospilot masterclass partnership) rather than direct competitor, but the Learning Arches IP is increasingly relevant to executive education design.
• Talent Garden: Italy-based digital education and coworking network offering tech and digital skills training to professionals and corporations. Overlaps with H-FARM Business School's AI Academy and digital sales/marketing programs targeting upskilling professionals in Italy.

Direct peers

• SDA Bocconi School of Management: Italy's premier business school offering MBAs, executive masters, and corporate custom programs in Milan. Direct competitor to H-FARM Business School in the Italian executive education market, especially for corporate clients and weekend-format master's candidates.
• Bologna Business School (BBS): University of Bologna-affiliated business school delivering MBA, executive master, and corporate custom programs in Italy. Comparable to H-FARM Business School in market positioning (Italian executive education, weekend/blended formats, corporate academy focus).
• LUISS Business School: Rome-based business school with MBA, executive master, and corporate programs targeting Italian professionals and managers. Direct competitor given H-FARM's Rome office and overlapping customer base of Italian executives and large corporations.
• ESCP Business School: Multi-campus European business school offering MBA, executive MBA, and corporate programs across Turin, Madrid, Paris, Berlin, London, and Warsaw. Closely comparable to H-FARM's pan-European executive education positioning, multi-format delivery, and corporate training focus.
• MIB Trieste School of Management: Trieste-based business school offering MBA and executive programs for Italian and European professionals. Comparable peer in the Italian executive education market with similar weekend/blended program formats and corporate client base.
• MIP Politecnico di Milano (MIP Politecnico di Milano Graduate School of Business): Milan-based graduate business school offering MBA, executive MBA, and corporate custom programs with strong digital transformation and operations focus. Comparable to H-FARM Business School in target customer (Italian executives and corporate L&D buyers), program format (blended/part-time), and digital innovation emphasis.

Broad incumbents

• INSEAD: Global top-ranked business school with executive education and corporate custom programs across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Broader incumbent competitor for premium corporate clients and international MBA candidates that H-FARM is starting to court via India, China, and Dubai programs.
• IMD Business School: Swiss-based global business school with strong executive education and corporate learning portfolios focused on leadership, digital, and AI programs. Broad incumbent comparable to H-FARM's ambitions in C-level corporate academies and AI leadership training.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@H-FARMBusinessSchool/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/HFARMBS
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/h-farm-business-school
• Instagraminstagram.com/hfarmbs

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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