What CNCPT.info does

CNCPT.info is a Dutch non-profit cultural platform founded in 2019 by Ella John in Zaandam, North Holland, with a 12-person team serving youth aged 15-28 in the Zaanstad municipality (Wormerveer, Krommenie, Assendelft, Zaandam). The organization addresses a documented fragmentation between young creative talent, cultural disciplines, and institutions by functioning as a connector rather than a producer: it links youth to libraries (De Bieb), cultural venues (Het HEM, Unknown Art Gallery, Black Wall Street), community centers (Buurthuis De Zuidhoek, Poelenburcht, Buurtcentrum De Lorzie), and the municipal government. Core programmatic products include CNCPT Shares (recurring panel discussions on entrepreneurship, talent development, and paid commissions), Homebase (a collective of 8 multidisciplinary artists producing events, podcasts, and masterclasses with Het HEM), Chapter Z (a 10-member youth collective organizing the 2026 Youth Book Week), and the Cultuurcoaches coordination service (a contracted municipal pilot deploying culture coaches into schools and neighborhoods from September 2024 to August 2026).

CNCPT has no proprietary technology platform; its "stack" consists of a WordPress-based events calendar, YouTube playlists for podcast/video, and social channels (Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, newsletter). Sub-products include the Fondsenwerving Traject (a fundraising coaching pilot with De Bieb pairing six young initiators with coaches from Mondriaan Fonds, VSBfonds, and Fonds voor Cultuurparticipatie), the IMPULS Studio youth space in Wormerveer, and the completed MAAK.Noord partnership (2019-2023) which produced magazines and podcasts documenting youth voices in urban planning.

The revenue model is grant- and contract-dependent, with no disclosed pricing for end users (all youth-facing activities are free). Primary funding streams are project-based contracts from Gemeente Zaanstad for the Cultuurcoaches pilot, the 2023 Jongeren Impuls grant that funded the Shares Panel, and ongoing support from Dutch cultural funds (VSBfonds, Mondriaan Fonds, Fonds voor Cultuurparticipatie). Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, with culture coaches conducting direct outreach in schools and neighborhoods, complemented by recurring panel events, creative workshops, and partner-venue programming. No PE/VC funding, parent company, or commercial revenue stream is evident in the data.

Name

CNCPT.info

Legal name

CNCPT

Website

https://cncpt.info

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CNCPT.info is a Zaandam-based Dutch nonprofit, founded in 2019, that connects youth aged 15-28 in the Zaanstad region to cultural institutions, community venues, and creative programming through panel events, artist collectives, and a municipal culture-coach coordination contract.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Zaandam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Project Funding: CNCPT receives project-based funding from the municipality of Zaanstad for the Cultuurcoaches (Culture Coaches) pilot program, contracted from September 2024 through August 2026.
2. Grant Funding: CNCPT received the Jongeren Impuls (Youth Impulse) grant in 2023, which funded the Shares Panel initiative and other youth-focused programming. The organization was founded following participation in the Matchmaker Program from VSB Fonds, Fonds Cultuurparticipatie, and Fonds Podiumkunsten.
3. Fundraising Trajectory Support: CNCPT partners with De Bieb to run a pilot fundraising trajectory supporting six project initiators (young people) with coaching from professionals from Mondriaan Fonds, VSBfonds, and Fonds voor Cultuurparticipatie.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CNCPT.info is a community-driven cultural platform that organizes free events, workshops, panel discussions, and youth collectives for young people aged 15-28 in the Zaanstad region of the Netherlands. The organization connects youth with arts, culture, education, and creative networks through programs like CNCPT Shares (panel events), Homebase (multidisciplinary artist collective), Chapter Z (youth book week), and coordinates the Cultuurcoaches (Culture Coaches) pilot on behalf of the Municipality of Zaanstad.

Product overview

CNCPT.info is a cultural youth development organization operating as a platform-plus-programs model. Core offerings include CNCPT Shares (panel events), Homebase (artist collective), Chapter Z (youth book week program), and Cultuurcoaches (cultural navigation service). Supporting initiatives include MAAK.Noord partnership, Fondsenwerving Traject, IMPULS Studio, and a general events platform. The organization connects young people (15-28 years) in Zaanstad with arts, culture, education, and networking opportunities through events, workshops, mentorship, and talent development programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CNCPT Shares: A recurring event panel series where young talents engage with inspiring guests from the creative and societal sectors on current themes relevant to young entrepreneurs
• Homebase
• Cultuurcoaches (Culture Coaches)
• Chapter Z

Products and services

• CNCPT Shares A recurring panel event series where young talents engage with inspiring guests from creative and societal sectors. Each panel focuses on themes relevant to young entrepreneurs, artists, and community builders.
• Homebase A platform connecting young multidisciplinary artists from Zaanstad with Het HEM's programming. The collective of 8 young artists creates events, podcasts, festivals, and masterclass series combining talents in dance, fashion, music, film, and photography.
• Chapter Z A youth collective program where young people aged 15-28 co-create and organize the Youth Book Week in Zaanstad, learning event planning from concept to execution through monthly workshop sessions.
• Cultuurcoaches (Culture Coaches) A coordination service connecting youth with cultural activities, schools, community centers, and cultural institutions in Zaanstad. Coaches include Ella John (coordinator), Marvin Adam (senior coach), Sabrunnisa Cakmak, Rocky Khedoe, and Viergeline (communications).
• IMPULS Studio A creative youth space in Wormerveer (Buurtcentrum De Lorzie) for young people to gather around music, fashion, and art. Hosted by CNCPT culture coaches in collaboration with Buurtcentrum De Lorzie and Sociaal Wijkteam.
• Fondsenwerving Traject (Fundraising Trajectory) A pilot program in collaboration with De Bieb pairing young project initiators with coaches and fundraising professionals from Mondriaan Fonds, VSBfonds, and Fonds voor Cultuurparticipatie.
• Stitching Stories Upcycle Workshops A free workshop series for young fashion enthusiasts in Zaandam focused on clothing restyling and sustainability, organized in collaboration with SWTZ Meidenwerk.

Quantifiable outcome

• Created 30+ youth voices represented in publications through MAAK.Noord partnership
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship, major and minor.

• Gemeente Zaanstad (Municipality of Zaanstad)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2024CNCPT is contracted by the municipality as coordinator of the Cultuurcoaches (Culture Coaches) pilot program. The program runs from September 2024 to August 2026, with phase 2 (January-August 2026) intensifying deployment in secondary schools and community centers across Zaanstad.
• De Bieb voor de ZaanstreekcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing collaboration on multiple programs: fundraising trajectory pilot for young project initiators, Chapter Z youth collective for organizing Youth Book Week 2026, and various cultural programming initiatives. CNCPT helps connect the library with young audiences.
• Het HEMflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership focused on strengthening connections between youth and Zaanstad's cultural scene. Homebase platform connects young multidisciplinary artists with Het HEM's programming and venue space, creating opportunities for youth to test new event and art production concepts.
• MAAK.NoordmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-year collaboration (2019-2023) on youth participation in urban planning for Zaanstad Noord. Generated two magazines featuring ~30 youth voices, two podcast series about regional changes and youth activities, and a youth gathering. CNCPT provided youth engagement expertise.
• Buurtcentrum De LorziecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHome to IMPULS Studio, a creative youth space in Wormerveer where CNCPT culture coaches bring new programming. CNCPT, Buurtcentrum De Lorzie, and Sociaal Wijkteam collaborate on youth events including WK Watchparty and BBQ Cookouts.
• Sociaal Wijkteam WormerveercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with youth workers on programming at IMPULS Studio. Youth workers bring daily contact with young people and existing relationships, while CNCPT provides cultural expertise and programming.
• Unknown Art GallerymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue for CNCPT Shares #4 panel discussion on talent development and mentorship in Zaandam. Collaborative partner in bringing artistic programming to youth.
• SWTZ Meidenwerk Zaandam (Girlzz)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint programming for young women including upcycle workshops (Stitching Stories) and fashion-focused events. Meidenwerk is part of youth work services and organizes activities through the Girlzz program.
• ParteonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHousing corporation involved in MAAK.Noord discussions about youth flex housing in Zaanstad. Participated in youth gathering podcast series.
• Black Wall StreetmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue host for CNCPT Shares #5 on networking and paid commissions. Contributes to youth entrepreneurship ecosystem in the region.
• FottominorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDesign and development studio that designed and developed CNCPT's website. Also hosts events at their venue in Peperstraat, Zaandam.
• ZsAllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional cultural alliance in Zaanstad. Listed as a collaboration partner on CNCPT's partnerships page.
• Local WaveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal cultural/music organization in Amsterdam-Zaandam area. Listed as a collaboration partner on CNCPT's partnerships page.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Pakhuis de Zwijger: Amsterdam-based cultural platform producing programs, panels, and events connecting creators and community. Comparable to CNCPT Shares' panel/event model, though operating in a different Dutch city.
• Tolhuistuin: Amsterdam cultural venue and community hub programming youth-facing arts, music, and creative events. Comparable as a venue-anchored community cultural programming model, though in Amsterdam rather than Zaanstad.
• Krakeling (previously Het Amsterdamse Fonds voor de Kunst ecosystem actors): Amsterdam children's and youth arts venue producing theater, music, and dance programming for young audiences. Comparable as a Dutch organization focused on delivering cultural programming to youth, though serving a different municipality.

Direct peers

• Cultuur+Ondernemen: Dutch organization strengthening entrepreneurship in the cultural sector. Comparable as an intermediary between cultural creators, institutions, and funders, similar to CNCPT's role with young artists and cultural funds.
• Het HEM: Zaanstad-based contemporary art venue that is a flagship partner of CNCPT through the Homebase platform. Direct peer in connecting youth to cultural programming in the same geographic market.
• Jeugdfonds Cultuur: Dutch national fund providing vouchers so children and young people from low-income families can participate in cultural activities. Direct peer to CNCPT's mission of broadening cultural participation among Dutch youth, with similar funder-backed operating model.

Broad incumbents

• Fonds voor Cultuurparticipatie: Dutch national fund that supports cultural participation and is a current partner and potential funder of CNCPT. Comparable as a coordinating/funder entity in the same Dutch cultural-participation ecosystem where CNCPT operates.
• VSBfonds: Major Dutch cultural participation fund that participated in CNCPT's founding Matchmaker Program and contributes coaching to the fundraising trajectory pilot. Comparable as a funder/ecosystem actor in CNCPT's space.
• Stichting DOEN: Dutch foundation funding innovative cultural, youth, and social enterprises. Operates in the same Dutch funding ecosystem as CNCPT and supports comparable youth/cultural programs.
• Mondriaan Fonds: Dutch visual arts and cultural heritage fund that contributes professional expertise to CNCPT's fundraising trajectory pilot. Comparable as an institutional funder supporting the same Dutch youth arts pipeline CNCPT serves.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@cncptinfo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cncpt-info
• Instagraminstagram.com/cncpt.info

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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