Fertility Europe

What Fertility Europe does

Fertility Europe is a Pan-European non-profit NGO founded in 2009 and registered in Belgium, headquartered at Clos de la Ballade 11 in Evere (Brussels). It functions as the umbrella network for 35 national patient associations across 29 European countries, dedicated to issues of infertility and involuntary childlessness. Its primary constituents are the individuals and couples affected by infertility — an estimated 25 million EU citizens given the cited 'one in six couples' prevalence — as well as the national associations that represent them, policymakers, healthcare professionals in reproductive medicine, and (via educational programs) teenagers aged 15-18.

The organization's core products and programs are advocacy- and education-oriented rather than technology-driven. Flagship outputs include the European Atlas of Fertility Treatment Policies (co-produced with the European Parliamentary Forum for Sexual and Reproductive Rights in 2021 and 2024), the White Paper on Equal Access to Fertility Treatments (2023), the annual European Fertility Week awareness campaign, FActs! The Game (an interactive web-based educational quiz launched in 2023 for teenagers aged 15-18, hosted at myfacts.eu), and the B2-Inf fertility education project. Technology infrastructure is minimal and comprises the fertilityeurope.eu content website and the FActs! quiz platform; no proprietary AI systems, data flywheels, or enterprise software platforms are disclosed.

Fertility Europe operates a non-commercial revenue model funded through three streams: recurring membership fees from its 35 member associations, donations via its 'Way to Give' program, and event-based fundraising (notably the annual ESHRE Charity Fun Run). It is governed by a volunteer Executive Committee elected from member associations and supported by approximately six staff handling administration (Satu Rautakallio-Hokkanen), communications (Monika Bulmanska-Wingett), and advocacy (Anita Fincham). Strategic partnerships anchor its reach: ESHRE (official patient partner since 2016), European Patients Forum, European Parliamentary Forum for Sexual & Reproductive Rights, the Coalition for Fertility (co-founded October 2024), and corporate partners Merck, IBSA, Ferring Pharmaceuticals, and Organon.

Name

Fertility Europe

Legal name

Fertility Europe

Website

https://fertilityeurope.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Fertility Europe is a Pan-European non-profit NGO founded in 2009 that represents 35 patient associations across 29 countries, advocating for reproductive rights, equal access to fertility treatment, and fertility education through policy publications, awareness campaigns, and youth-targeted educational programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Patient Advocacy & Reproductive Health

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Family Planning Centers (621410)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Fertility, Reproductive Endocrinology & IVF Centers (HLAFAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Contraception & Family Planning Telehealth (birth control, counseling, follow-up) (HLALAHAB)

Keywords

• Patient advocacy organization
• Fertility education programs
• Reproductive health policy
• Infertility awareness campaigns
• NGO network coordination

Headquarters

HQ city

Brussels (Evere)

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Fertility Europe is funded through membership fees from its 35 member associations from 29 countries. Member associations pay dues to be part of the pan-European network.
2. Donations: The organization accepts donations through its 'Way to Give' program. Supporters can donate to support the organization's advocacy, education, and awareness initiatives.
3. ESHRE Charity Fun Run: Annual charity fun run during ESHRE Congress raises funds for Fertility Europe. ESHRE members run 5 kilometers to support patient associations.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Fertility Europe is a Pan-European non-profit NGO that serves as a network hub for 35 patient associations across 29 countries dedicated to infertility. The organization produces educational programs (including the FActs! interactive game for teenagers), policy publications (European Atlas of Fertility Treatment Policies, White Papers), and runs the annual European Fertility Week awareness campaign to advocate for equal access to fertility treatments across Europe.

Product overview

Fertility Europe operates as a Pan-European advocacy organization representing patient associations dedicated to infertility. The organization functions as a network hub rather than a technology company, offering a portfolio of educational programs, policy publications, and awareness campaigns. Its core products include FActs! The Game (an interactive educational game for teenagers), the European Atlas of Fertility Treatment Policies (a research publication analyzing fertility regulations across Europe), the White Paper on Equal Access to Fertility Treatments, and the annual European Fertility Week campaign. These products work together to advance Fertility Europe's mission of raising awareness, advocating for equal access to fertility care, and providing education on fertility and reproductive health.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• European Fertility Week (EFW): Annual awareness week held every first full week of November to raise awareness of infertility issues across Europe
• FActs! The Game
• European Atlas of Fertility Treatment Policies
• B2-Inf – Be better informed about fertility

Products and services

• FActs! The Game An interactive online educational game accessible via desktop or mobile devices for teenagers aged 15-18. Players navigate through four everyday situations, answer questions with detailed explanations about how daily actions affect fertility, earn stars, and compare scores with other young people across Europe. Data collected contributes to mapping young people's fertility knowledge.
• European Atlas of Fertility Treatment Policies 2024 A comprehensive policy publication providing detailed analysis of fertility treatment regulations, funding, and access across European countries. Co-authored with the European Parliamentary Forum for Sexual and Reproductive Rights, targeting policymakers, healthcare professionals, and patient associations.
• White Paper on Equal Access to Fertility Treatments A joint policy white paper with the European Parliamentary Forum for Sexual & Reproductive Rights presenting information on infertility prevalence, treatment access discrepancies, and recommendations for equal access to fertility treatments across Europe.
• European Fertility Week (EFW) An annual awareness campaign held during the first full week of November, bringing together member associations across Europe to raise awareness about infertility. Each year focuses on a different theme (2025: Fertility Education and Public Information; 2024: Gamete Story; 2023: Psychological Support; 2021: Male Infertility). Includes events at the European Parliament, webinars, and social media campaigns with hashtags.
• B2-Inf - Be Better Informed about Fertility A project aimed at improving fertility awareness and public information to help individuals make informed decisions about their reproductive health.

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Coalition for FertilitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 October 2024Fertility Europe is a founding member of the Coalition for Fertility, a cooperation of 12 European organizations working to ensure fertility care is recognized as a fundamental right. The Coalition publishes policy statements on universal access, inclusive fertility care, and rights-based approaches to fertility and demography.
• ESHRE (European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerESHRE is the official patient partner organization of Fertility Europe. The partnership facilitates cooperation between patient advocacy and medical/scientific expertise in medically assisted reproduction. ESHRE's Annual Meeting includes the ESHRE charity fun run which benefits Fertility Europe. Both organizations collaborate on projects including FActs! the game and Atlas publications. Fertility Europe holds Patient Sessions at ESHRE Congress annually.
• European Patients Forum (EPF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEPF is the umbrella organization of pan-European patient organizations active in European public health and health advocacy. Fertility Europe's membership in EPF provides greater awareness of EU health-related projects and policies and builds a stronger patients' voice at EU level. Fertility Europe participates in EPF AGMs and workshops.
• European Parliamentary Forum for Sexual & Reproductive Rights (EPF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFertility Europe collaborates with EPF on policy documents including the European Atlas of Fertility Treatment Policies (2021, 2024) and the White Paper 'The Imperative of Equal Access to Fertility Treatments across Europe' (2023). The partnership brings together parliamentary and patient perspectives on fertility policy.
• MerckminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMerck is listed as a partner of Fertility Europe, appearing in the partner logos section on the organization's website.
• IBSAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIBSA is listed as a partner of Fertility Europe, appearing in the partner logos section on the organization's website.
• Ferring PharmaceuticalsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFerring Pharmaceuticals is listed as a partner of Fertility Europe, appearing in the partner logos section on the organization's website.
• OrganonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOrganon is listed as a partner of Fertility Europe, appearing in the partner logos section on the organization's website.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/FertilityEurope
• Instagraminstagram.com/fertilityeurope
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fertility-europe

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

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