Erasmus+ Jeugd & European Solidarity Corps

What Erasmus+ Jeugd & European Solidarity Corps does

Erasmus+ Jeugd & European Solidarity Corps is the Dutch National Agency strand of the EU Erasmus+ program dedicated to youth, sport, and European Solidarity Corps actions, administered in the Netherlands by the Nederlands Jeugdinstituut (NJi) from its office at Churchilllaan 11, 3527 BG Utrecht. The entity processes EU grant applications, provides advisory support, monitors approved projects, and organizes information sessions for Dutch organizations running youth exchanges, youth worker mobility, DiscoverEU inclusion trips, and solidarity projects targeting young people aged 13-30 (up to 35 for European Solidarity Corps). It operates under EU Regulation 2021/817 as the Dutch implementation partner for the 2021-2027 programming period, with EACEA in Brussels handling centralized actions (Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters, European Universities, centrally organized DiscoverEU rounds).

Name

Erasmus+ Jeugd & European Solidarity Corps

Legal name

Erasmus+ Jeugd & European Solidarity Corps (Nederlands Jeugdinstituut / NJI)

Website

https://erasmusplus.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Dutch National Agency (housed at Nederlands Jeugdinstituut) administering the youth, sport, and European Solidarity Corps strands of the EU Erasmus+ program, processing EU grants and advisory support for Dutch organizations running cross-border youth mobility and solidarity projects across 33 participating countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

EU Youth Mobility Grant Administration

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611), International Affairs (92812)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Erasmus+ and Government-Sponsored Exchange Partnerships (EDAIABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

International Student Funding & Mobility Grants Administration (EDADAHAL), Intergovernmental Education Cooperation & Bilateral/Multilateral Programs (EDADALAA), International Development & Donor-Funded Education Programs (EDADALAB), Development Cooperation & Foreign Aid Administration (BPAIAIAG)

Keywords

• EU youth mobility programs
• Youth exchange grants
• Solidarity corps funding
• DiscoverEU train travel
• International youth cooperation

Headquarters

HQ city

Utrecht

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. EU Subsidy Disbursement: Erasmus+ Jeugd and European Solidarity Corps are EU grant programs funded by the European Commission. The National Agency (NJi) in the Netherlands manages the allocation and disbursement of EU subsidy to eligible Dutch organizations. Beneficiary organizations receive grants to fund youth mobility, youth exchanges, youth worker training, DiscoverEU inclusion trips, and solidarity projects. Funding covers travel, living allowances, organizational support, and inclusion support for participants with fewer opportunities. The program does not generate commercial revenue.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Dutch National Agency for Erasmus+ Jeugd & European Solidarity Corps, housed at the Nederlands Jeugdinstituut (NJi) in Utrecht, administers EU subsidies for international youth mobility, youth exchanges, youth worker training, solidarity projects, and DiscoverEU rail travel for young people aged 13-35. The agency processes subsidy applications from Dutch organizations, provides advisory support and project monitoring, and supports inclusion for youth from disadvantaged backgrounds. It is part of a network of National Agencies operating across 33 countries under the coordination of the European Commission.

Product overview

Erasmus+ Jeugd & European Solidarity Corps is an EU-funded program for youth and solidarity, coordinated in the Netherlands by the Nederlands Jeugdinstituut (NJi). The program offers a suite of digital tools for project management, including the Beneficiary Module for administrative tracking, Impacttool and Impact Toolkit for measuring project outcomes, Online Language Support (OLS) for language learning, and the Erasmus+ Project Results Platform for result dissemination. Additional tools include SELFIE for digital literacy, Europass for documenting skills, and Erasmus Without Paper for digital mobility data exchange. The program also includes specific initiatives like DiscoverEU (with an Inclusion variant for disadvantaged youth), Erasmus Days annual events, and publications like the Grensverleggers Magazine. The program operates through digital platforms for subsidy applications managed via EU Login.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Erasmus+ Jeugd (Youth) Grant Programme EU grant programme funding youth exchanges (2-21 days abroad), youth participation projects, mobility projects for youth workers (training, job shadowing), and cooperation partnerships for Dutch youth organizations, NGOs, and public bodies working with young people aged 13-30.
• European Solidarity Corps Grants EU grants for solidarity projects enabling young people aged 18-35 to volunteer or work on solidarity causes across Europe, including for disadvantaged youth and addressing societal challenges.
• DiscoverEU

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 10,000 Erasmus Days events organized globally in 2025, demonstrating massive participation in program celebration and outreach
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Nederlands Jeugdinstituut (NJi)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerThe NJi houses the Nationaal Agentschap Erasmus+ Jeugd, Erasmus+ Sport & European Solidarity Corps for the Netherlands. NJi processes subsidy applications, provides advisory services to Dutch organizations, monitors approved projects, and organizes training and information sessions for youth sector applicants. Located at Churchilllaan 11, 3527 BG Utrecht.
• NufficcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNuffic hosts the Nationaal Agentschap Erasmus+ Onderwijs & Training, the Dutch agency responsible for education and training sectors within Erasmus+. Located at Kortenaerkade 11, 2518 AX Den Haag. While this partner focuses on education sectors, both NJi and Nuffic collectively implement the full Erasmus+ program in the Netherlands.
• Oekraïense National Erasmus+ Office (NEO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Ukrainian National Erasmus+ Office ([email protected]) provides support to Ukrainian higher education institutions in coordinating Erasmus+ mobility projects. Projects involving Ukrainian universities are advised to include the NEO in communications. The NEO also assists in matching Ukrainian partner institutions with EU organizations for mobility and cooperation.
• European Commission (DG EAC)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerThe European Commission (Directorate-General for Education and Culture) is the program owner and primary funder of Erasmus+. DG EAC sets program priorities, allocates budget to National Agencies, and manages the overall program framework under Regulation 2021/817 establishing Erasmus+. The EU Commission is the data controller under EU Regulation 2018/1725.
• EACEA (Europees Uitvoerend Agentschap onderwijs en cultuur)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerThe European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) in Brussels manages the centralized actions of Erasmus+ that are not handled by National Agencies, including Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters, European Universities, and centrally organized DiscoverEU rounds. EACEA also publishes the official program guide and organizes info sessions on centralized actions.
• National Agencies Erasmus+ in 33 countriescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEach of the 33 countries participating in Erasmus+ has a National Agency that manages program implementation locally. These agencies provide advisory services, process grant applications, monitor projects, and organize Training and Cooperation Activities (TCAs). The network of National Agencies enables pan-European program delivery with local-language support.
• SALTO-YOUTH and SALTO-ET platformscoreTechnology or IntegrationSALTO-YOUTH (for youth sector) and SALTO-ET (for education and training) are digital platforms managed by the network of National Agencies. They provide listings of Training and Cooperation Activities (TCAs), partner search tools, resources, and event results. These platforms are central to building cross-border partnerships and professional development for Erasmus+ participants.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• British Council: UK's international organization for cultural relations and educational opportunities. Comparable as a major national entity facilitating international youth and education mobility, though now operating outside Erasmus+ post-Brexit; offers alternative UK-based equivalents like Turing Scheme.
• DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service): Germany's national agency for international academic exchange. Comparable in administering large-scale mobility grants for students and researchers, with overlapping programmatic remit (though focused on higher education rather than youth work).

Direct peers

• Eurodesk: European youth information network active in 36 countries that disseminates information about European opportunities for young people, including Erasmus+ Youth and European Solidarity Corps. Operates as a complementary information channel with shared mission and target audience.
• SALTO-YOUTH Resource Centres: Network of EU-funded resource centres supporting Erasmus+ Youth quality and training. Provides partner search, TCA listings, and thematic expertise across the same 33-country network, serving the same youth worker target audience.
• European Solidarity Corps: Sister EU program for solidarity and volunteering activities among young people aged 18-35. Jointly administered through the same National Agencies and beneficiary framework; the Grensverleggers Magazine is even co-produced, indicating deeply intertwined operations and overlapping target audience.
• EACEA (European Education and Culture Executive Agency): Brussels-based EU agency managing centralized Erasmus+ actions including Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters, European Universities, and centrally-organized DiscoverEU rounds. A peer within the same program hierarchy handling direct applicants that bypass National Agencies.
• Agence Erasmus+ France Jeunesse & Sport: French National Agency for Erasmus+ Youth and Sport, peer agency operating identical mandate under EU Regulation 2021/817. Comparable scope, processes, and applicant base, but serves French-language market.
• Europass (EU Skills Platform): EU platform for documenting skills and qualifications, integrated into the Erasmus+ digital tool ecosystem and accessible to all program participants. Peer digital tool within the same program family serving the same beneficiary base.
• JUGEND für Europa (German National Agency Erasmus+ Youth): German National Agency for Erasmus+ Youth in-service, administered under the same EU regulatory framework. Most direct peer among other EU country agencies, offering comparable services (grants, advisory, TCAs) to German youth organizations using identical digital tools and processes.
• Nuffic (Dutch National Agency Erasmus+ Education & Training): Sister Dutch National Agency administering Erasmus+ Education & Training sectors (higher education, MBO, adult education, primary/secondary). Operates the same EU program framework from The Hague, handling education-focused grants with comparable structure, processes, and applicant base, but serves different sectors.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/ErasmusPlusNL
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCyZjxZ9Z
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/erasmusplusjeugd-europeansolidaritycorps

Compliance3 records

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Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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