Europe XXI

Name

Europe XXI

Legal name

Europe XXI

Website

https://europexxi.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Civic Engagement & EU Policy Research

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (81341), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Democratic Governance & Public Administration Reform (BPADAGAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Electoral Support & Election Observation (BPADAGAA)

Keywords

• Civic engagement programs
• EU policy research
• European affairs advocacy
• Democratic participation events
• Non-profit civic education

Headquarters

HQ city

Lisbon

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Project-based EU Funding: Europe XXI operates as a non-profit organization that secures funding through EU co-funding programs, project grants, and institutional partnerships with organizations like the European Parliament and European Commission in Portugal.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Europe XXI is an independent non-profit organization that produces research publications, opinion articles, and policy analysis on European Union affairs, and delivers public engagement programs including a monthly webinar series ("The Essentials of the EU in Less Than 1 Hour"), community events such as "Copo com a Europa" wine-and-discussion sessions, inclusive sports initiatives (Inclusive Surf Sessions), and civic participation campaigns (the "21 for 24" European Elections campaign). The organization targets European citizens — particularly youth — civil society organizations, and institutional partners, with the goal of building consensus on EU policy challenges, strengthening democratic participation, and amplifying citizens' voices vis-à-vis EU institutions.

Product overview

Europe XXI is an independent non-profit organization offering policy research, publications, public events, and educational programs focused on European affairs. Its core offerings include research publications and opinion articles on EU policy, monthly webinars on EU essentials conducted with the European Parliament, and public engagement events like the 'Copo com a Europa' series combining cultural activities with EU education. The organization also runs inclusive sports initiatives and civic participation campaigns.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Publications Independent research publications, opinion articles, and analysis on European affairs covering topics such as EU policy, transatlantic cooperation, climate action, and European democracy, produced for European citizens and civil society audiences.
• Webinars: The Essentials of the EU in Less Than 1 Hour Monthly webinar series delivered with the European Parliament Office in Portugal, providing accessible insights into EU institutions and citizen engagement for European citizens and youth.
• Copo com a Europa (A Glass with Europe) Event series combining wine tasting with discussions about the European Union, exploring EU regulation, production, and trade of wines alongside cultural heritage, delivered to European citizens across Portugal.
• Inclusive Surf Sessions Sport-for-inclusion initiative promoting accessibility for people with disabilities, delivered in partnership with the European Parliament and Surfing Life Club, including the "Inclusive Surf Session at Praia de Matosinhos."
• 21 for 24 Campaign European Elections campaign aimed at reducing abstention and promoting voting participation across a six-month period from January to June 2024, targeting European citizens and youth across Europe.

Quantifiable outcome

• Organized '21 for 24' campaign to reduce abstention and promote voting in European elections
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• European Parliament (Portugal Office)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 August 2023Europe XXI became an official local partner of the European Parliament in August 2023. This partnership strengthens the shared commitment to amplifying citizens' voices and safeguarding their viewpoints. The collaboration aims to tackle pressing challenges that resonate with people throughout Europe and promote positive change.
• European Economic and Social Committee (EESC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEurope XXI participates in EESC-organized civil society conferences and contributes to discussions on defending and strengthening European democracy. The EESC Civil Society Organizations' Group addresses topics including the value organizations create for European democracies and challenges faced by civil society.
• European Commission Representation in PortugalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEurope XXI collaborates with the European Commission in Portugal on SummerCEmp seminars, presenting their project to Vice President Vera Jourova. They also participate in the Europe Direct network, engaging with EU institutional representatives and promoting EU awareness.
• Surfing Life ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for inclusive surf sessions promoting non-discrimination and disability inclusion. Europe XXI joined with the European Parliament and Surfing Life Club for 'Inclusive Surf Session at Praia de Matosinhos,' giving practical visibility to the principle of non-discrimination.
• CAID (Cooperativa de Apoio à Integração do Deficiente)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial initiative partnership with disability support organization CAID. Europe XXI visited the institution and organized a festive lunch, learning about their work promoting social, professional, and occupational inclusion for individuals with diverse disabilities.
• Portugal-Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHKCCI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEurope XXI attended PHKCCI's Chinese New Year Reception hosted by Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Brussels, connecting with the HK-Portugal business community and participating in international cultural diplomacy.
• Hong Kong Trade Development CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration through PHKCCI events and Year of the Dragon celebrations at Museu do Oriente in Lisbon, facilitating international networking and cultural exchange.
• Presidency of the Portuguese RepubliccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEurope XXI met with the Presidency team to discuss key critical issues including management of European funds in Portugal, Portugal's geopolitical position as a bridge between Europe and other regions, and collaboration to tackle challenges faced by Portugal and the EU.
• Europe Direct Baixo AlentejominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCollaboration partner for 'Copo com a Europa XXI' event in Serpa, supporting EU awareness activities at regional level.
• Faculty of Law of the University of Porto (FDUP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the 1st International Conference 'A Digital Europe for Citizens.' Europe XXI members Tiago Rocha and Inês Neves participated in the Organization Committee and presented on digital services and digital markets topics.
• Europe Direct NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEurope XXI engages with the network of 15+ Europe Direct Centers across Portugal that play a crucial role in communicating the European Union's policies and values to local audiences.
• Parlamento Europeu – Gabinete em PortugalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean Parliament Office in Portugal collaborates with Europe XXI on webinars, inclusive sports initiatives, and civic engagement activities including the '21 for 24' European Elections campaign.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Spinelli Group: Pro-European cross-party advocacy initiative in the European Parliament pushing for deeper integration; comparable federalist/civic positioning but operates from inside EP rather than as an external NGO.

Direct peers

• European Alternatives: Citizen-led organization promoting democracy, equality, and culture across Europe through events and campaigns; comparable grassroots event-driven GTM and civil-society/citizen engagement model.
• European Movement International: Brussels-headquartered pan-European pro-European civic advocacy network running campaigns, debates, and youth programs across member states; directly comparable to Europe XXI in mission, audience, and EU institutional engagement model.
• European Civic Forum: Pan-European network of civil society associations promoting civic participation, rights, and democracy; directly comparable civil-society advocacy positioning and EU institutional partnerships.
• European Youth Forum: Platform of over 100 youth organizations advocating for young people's participation in EU policy; directly comparable target audience (European Youth) and EU civic engagement mission.
• Union of European Federalists: Pro-European federalist advocacy organization running campaigns, publications, and youth programs; comparable mission around EU deepening, democratic participation, and EU institutional access.
• JEF (Young European Federalists): Youth-led, pan-European pro-federalist network running local chapters, trainings, and campaigns for deeper European integration; comparable youth-targeted civic advocacy and EU policy engagement model.
• Pulse of Europe: Grassroots pro-European citizens' movement organizing public demonstrations and local events across multiple EU member states; comparable grassroots civic activation and community-led GTM motion.

Broad incumbents

• European Policy Centre: Established Brussels think tank producing EU policy analysis and convening decision-makers; comparable EU policy focus and Brussels institutional access, but as a larger incumbent rather than a grassroots civic NGO.
• Friends of Europe: Brussels-based leading think-tank convening EU stakeholders through events and publications; overlaps on EU affairs thought leadership and EU institutional partnerships, but at significantly larger scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

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