European Training and Education Network (ETEN)

What European Training and Education Network (ETEN) does

European Training and Education Network (ETEN) is a Budapest-headquartered coordination network that helps European schools participate in Erasmus+ KA1 and KA2 vocational mobility programs. Founded in 2008, the network operates through seven partner hosting organizations located in Budapest (1CEBA), Vienna (Austraining), Milan (Evolvo), Barcelona (BAMOS), Brno (MOMO), Varna (Association FOR YOU), and Košice (Luminosus), collectively delivering approximately 160 mobility experiences per year. ETEN's service offering spans the full mobility lifecycle: proposal writing, partner matching, accommodation and meal arrangements, workplace placements via a network of over 200 OID-registered host companies, language courses, cultural programs, and final reporting.

The underlying technology stack is non-proprietary; ETEN functions as a service and coordination layer rather than a software platform, with no disclosed APIs, SDKs, or digital products. Distribution relies on a multilingual website (11 languages) plus Facebook and Instagram presence, complemented by free initial consultations with prospective school partners. The company employs a small central team of 5 people, with operational execution handled by the semi-autonomous hosting partners.

ETEN's revenue model is professional services-based, charging schools on individually negotiated, project-based terms for end-to-end Erasmus+ coordination; pricing is not publicly disclosed. The customer base consists exclusively of schools and educational institutions across 22 European countries, with a particularly deep foothold of 50+ partner schools in Serbia. No external funding, parent company, or public listing has been disclosed, and the organization operates as an independent private network.

Name

European Training and Education Network (ETEN)

Legal name

ETEN Network

Website

https://eten-network.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ETEN is a Budapest-based coordination network that helps European schools run Erasmus+ KA1 and KA2 vocational mobility programs through seven partner hosting organizations and 200+ host companies across 22 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Educational Mobility Coordination Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Erasmus+ and Government-Sponsored Exchange Partnerships (EDAIABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Study Abroad Provider Networks, Consortia & Membership Organizations (EDAIAAAK)

Keywords

• Erasmus+ project coordination
• Vocational mobility services
• International internship placement
• Educational travel coordination
• Erasmus+ hosting services

Headquarters

HQ city

Budapest

HQ country

Hungary

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Erasmus+ Project Coordination Services: ETEN generates revenue by providing comprehensive project management services for Erasmus+ KA1 and KA2 projects. Services include project proposal writing, implementation support, administrative coordination, accommodation arrangements, workplace placements, language courses, and cultural programs. Schools and educational institutions pay for this end-to-end support enabling them to participate in European mobility programs.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ETEN provides full-service coordination of Erasmus+ KA1 mobility programs and KA2 strategic partnerships for schools and educational institutions across Europe. Services span end-to-end project management including proposal writing, administrative coordination, accommodation, meals, workplace placements, language courses, and cultural programs, delivered through seven regional hosting organizations and over 200 OID-registered host companies.

Product overview

ETEN (European Training and Education Network) is a platform for coordinating Erasmus+ mobility programs across Europe. The offering consists of Erasmus+ KA1 Mobility Programs and Erasmus+ KA2 Strategic Partnerships, coordinated through seven hosting organizations in Budapest (1CEBA), Vienna (Austraining), Milan (Evolvo), Barcelona (BAMOS), Brno (MOMO), Varna (Association FOR YOU), and Košice (Luminosus). These hosting offices provide sector-specific internship placements across tourism, IT, engineering, logistics, and other fields, with the network providing full-service coordination including accommodation, meals, language courses, and cultural programs. ETEN acts as the coordinating umbrella connecting schools with over 200 OID-registered host companies across 22 European countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Erasmus+ KA1 Mobility Programs Individual learning mobility opportunities for students and educational staff, providing structured learning experiences through international work placements, study periods, and training abroad. Targeted at schools and educational institutions across Europe that lack internal capacity to administer Erasmus+ mobility projects.
• Erasmus+ KA2 Strategic Partnerships Cooperation partnerships enabling schools to collaborate on joint projects, share best practices, and develop innovative practices in vocational education and training under the Erasmus+ KA2 framework. Delivered for schools across Europe.
• Full-Service Erasmus+ Coordination End-to-end coordination support including Erasmus+ project proposal preparation, implementation assistance, accommodation arrangements, meals, language courses, and cultural programs for participating schools and students. Targeted at schools seeking turnkey support across the full Erasmus+ project lifecycle.
• 1CEBA Hosting Services Erasmus+ internship hosting in Budapest since 2009, specializing in tourism, catering, nursing, IT, and engineering sectors with accommodation in the city center. Targets schools sending students to Budapest for Erasmus+ mobility.
• Austraining Hosting Services Erasmus+ internship hosting in Vienna since 2012, offering placements across logistics, engineering, tourism, and IT sectors combined with cultural experiences. Targets schools sending students to Vienna for Erasmus+ mobility.
• Evolvo Hosting Services Erasmus+ internship hosting in Milan since 2013, specializing in IT, business, logistics, agriculture, catering, and beauty sectors. Targets schools sending students to Milan for Erasmus+ mobility.
• BAMOS Hosting Services Erasmus+ internship facilitation in Barcelona since 2017, specializing in tourism, hospitality, social care, media, and design with access to over 200 host companies. Targets schools sending students to Barcelona for Erasmus+ mobility.
• MOMO Moravian Mobility Erasmus+ mobility organization in Brno, Czech Republic since 2014, offering professional practices, internships, and seminars for primary and secondary school students and their teachers. Targets schools sending students to Brno for Erasmus+ mobility.
• Association FOR YOU Hosting Services Bulgarian youth non-profit based in Varna promoting international mobility through Erasmus+ programmes, supporting volunteering, youth exchanges, training, and internships. Targets schools and youth organizations sending participants to Bulgaria for Erasmus+ mobility.
• Luminosus Hosting Services Educational and youth organization in Košice, Slovakia hosting VET groups since 2019 with an expanding network of vocational schools and companies offering internship opportunities. Targets vocational schools sending students to Košice for Erasmus+ mobility.

Quantifiable outcome

• Schools are enabled to participate in European cooperation programs they might otherwise miss

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• 1CEBAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHosting organization based in Budapest, Hungary, operating since 2009. Specializes in providing Erasmus+ internship opportunities in tourism, hospitality, nursing, IT, and engineering sectors. Offers accommodation in the heart of Budapest with convenient access to professional opportunities and city attractions.
• AustrainingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHosting organization based in Vienna, Austria, operating since 2012. Offers Erasmus+ internships across diverse sectors including logistics, engineering, tourism, and IT. Blends professional work placements with cultural experiences in one of Europe's most livable cities.
• BAMOS (Barcelona Mobility Services)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHosting organization founded in 2017, facilitating Erasmus+ internships in Barcelona. Specializes in tourism, hospitality, social care, media, and design sectors. Maintains a diverse network of over 200 host companies, combining Mediterranean culture with quality work placements.
• EvolvocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHosting organization based in central Milan, operating since 2013. Combines tailored work placements with immersive cultural experiences. Specializes in IT, business, logistics, agriculture, catering, and beauty sectors, welcoming participants from all fields.
• MOMO Moravian MobilitycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCompany based in Brno, Czech Republic. Organizes professional practices, internships, and seminars for primary and secondary school students and their teachers through Erasmus+ projects. Coordinators have been working in mobility projects since 2014, providing expert assistance in project administration, deadline monitoring, and partner communication.
• Association FOR YOUcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBulgarian youth non-profit organization based in Varna promoting international mobility and personal development through Erasmus+ programs. Supports youth mobilities including volunteering, youth exchanges, training, and internships across Europe. Helps Bulgarian youth find Erasmus+ opportunities abroad and hosts international participants in Bulgaria.
• Luminosus, N.O.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOrganization based in Eastern Slovakia, working with educational and youth projects. Since 2019, has been hosting VET groups in Košice, the second largest city in Slovakia. Coordinators have been working in vocational mobility since 2010, with an expanding network of VET schools and companies offering internship opportunities.
• 200+ OID-Registered Host CompaniescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of over 200 professional host companies across Europe registered with OID (Organization ID) under the Erasmus+ program. These companies provide internship placements across diverse sectors including tourism, hospitality, IT, engineering, logistics, healthcare, agriculture, beauty, media, and design.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• AIESEC: AIESEC is a global youth-led organization operating leadership and international internship programmes across 100+ countries, including significant European Erasmus+ mobility activity. Comparable in targeting young learners and offering structured international placements, though AIESEC's scope is broader than ETEN's VET school focus.
• AFS Intercultural Programs: AFS is a globally established intercultural exchange organization running school-year and short-term programmes for adolescents. While much larger and globally focused, AFS competes with ETEN for school-side partnerships and student mobility placements within Europe, particularly through Erasmus+ and EU education programmes.

Emerging players

• Erasmus Student Network (ESN): ESN is a Europe-wide student volunteer network supporting Erasmus+ exchange students at higher-education institutions. While ESN operates at university rather than VET school level, it represents the broader Erasmus+ mobility ecosystem and potential partner channel for ETEN's KA2 cooperation projects.

Regional players

• Eurodesk: Eurodesk is a European youth information network that disseminates information on Erasmus+ and European mobility opportunities to young people across 36 countries. While primarily an information provider rather than a delivery intermediary, Eurodesk shares ETEN's pan-European footprint and Erasmus+ school-facing mission.

Others

• MEET (Mediterranean Experience of Eco-Tourism) Project: MEET is an EU-funded network coordinating experiential learning and mobility opportunities across Mediterranean countries. Comparable to ETEN as a programme-funded network orchestrating European cross-border mobility, though MEET focuses specifically on eco-tourism and sustainable development rather than VET.

Direct peers

• ELIX (European Learning and Mobility Experience): ELIX is a Brussels-based Erasmus+ mobility provider offering KA1/KA2 project coordination and hosting services across multiple European destinations. Directly comparable to ETEN in targeting schools and VET learners with end-to-end mobility coordination, language courses, and cultural programmes.
• IAESTE (International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience): IAESTE coordinates paid technical internships for students across 80+ countries with strong European coverage. Directly comparable to ETEN's VET-focused internship placement model, though IAESTE operates at higher education level rather than VET schools.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ETEN.Network
• Instagraminstagram.com/eten_network
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/european-training-and-education-network

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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