Giovanisì - Regione Toscana

What Giovanisì - Regione Toscana does

Giovanisì is a public initiative of Regione Toscana (the Tuscan Regional Government) that delivers youth autonomy programs across five thematic lines: education, employment, entrepreneurship, civic participation, and culture. It serves Tuscan residents aged 18-40 at no cost to beneficiaries and is operated by Ufficio Giovanisì, an in-house office of approximately 20 employees headquartered in Florence. The initiative acts as a structural delivery vehicle for regional and EU youth policy, channeling public funds into scholarships, training vouchers, competitions, and civil-service placements.

The program's core products are grants and co-financed projects rather than commercial offerings, distributed through a network of institutional partners including ARTI (the Tuscan Employment Agency, partnered since 2017), ITS Academy, Fondazione PIN Scuola, universities (Scuola Normale, Scuola IMT, UNIFI, UNIPI and others), UISP Firenze, third-sector organizations, and municipalities. Notable operational components include Regional Civil Service (with 3,858 applicants for 2,396 positions in the 2026 cycle), Start Cup Toscana business plan competition, Hackcortona innovation event, PIN graduate-level training tracks such as the Cyber Security Specialist, and EU co-financed cycles under PR FSE+ 2021-2027 and PSR FEASR.

The business model is fully publicly funded: the program has no commercial revenue stream, no pricing model, and no enterprise sales motion. Funding flows from the Regione Toscana budget with EU structural-funds co-financing, and the program is structurally insulated from churn risk because its funder and its institutional owner are the same public entity. Reported cumulative reach exceeds 740,000 beneficiaries in education, 410,000 in employment, and 137,000 in entrepreneurship, with additional engagement across civic and cultural programs.

Name

Giovanisì - Regione Toscana

Legal name

Regione Toscana - Giunta regionale

Website

https://giovanisi.it

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Giovanisì is a public initiative of Regione Toscana providing free youth autonomy programs in education, employment, entrepreneurship, civic participation, and culture for Tuscan residents aged 18-40, funded by the regional budget and EU structural funds.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Youth Development Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (6117), Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (925120)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

International Development & Donor-Funded Education Programs (EDADALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Education Systems & Skills Technical Assistance (BPADAEAI), Youth-to-Adult Transition & Life Skills (Independent Living, Soft Skills) (EDAAAFAN)

Keywords

• Youth employment programs
• Regional education initiatives
• Entrepreneurship grants
• Vocational training services
• Civic engagement programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Florence

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Funding: Giovanisì is a regional initiative funded by Regione Toscana, co-financed by the European Union through programs including PR FSE+ 2021-2027 (European Social Fund Plus) and PSR FEASR 2014/2020 (Rural Development Programme). The project provides free opportunities to young people, not commercial services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels16 records

Core offering

Giovanisì is a free regional government program of Regione Toscana that coordinates opportunities for youth autonomy across five areas: education and training (ITS, IeFP, IFTS courses, doctoral scholarships), employment (internships, job incentives, regional civil service), entrepreneurship (microcredit, business subsidies, startup competitions), civic participation (volunteer programs, regional civil service), and culture (music competitions, festivals, artistic training). All programs are offered free to young beneficiaries aged 18-40 in Tuscany, funded by Regione Toscana and co-financed by the European Union through programs like PR FSE+ 2021-2027.

Product overview

Giovanisì is a unified regional government portal project for youth autonomy in Tuscany, operating as a central hub that aggregates opportunities across five interconnected service categories: Studio e mi formo (educational and training programs including ITS courses, IeFP professional training, and doctoral scholarships), Lavoro (employment initiatives including internships and regional civil service), Faccio Impresa (entrepreneurship support including microcredit and business subsidies), Partecipo (civic participation programs), and Cultura (cultural and artistic initiatives). The project complements its programmatic offerings with communication products including #StoriePossibili (a storytelling format featuring beneficiary testimonials), recurring events such as Next Generation Fest and Giovanisì Fest, and coordination through the Task Force body. A free email newsletter keeps youth informed of new opportunities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Studio e mi formo (Study and Training) Educational opportunities including ITS (Istruzione Tecnica Superiore) courses, IeFP (Istruzione e Formazione Professionale) professional training, Pegaso doctoral scholarships, IFTS (Istruzione e Formazione Tecnica Superiore) courses, and vocational training programs designed for young people aged 18-40 in Tuscany.
• Lavoro (Work) Employment-related opportunities including non-curricular internships (tirocini non curriculari), job incentives, apprenticeship programs, regional civil service, and information services through ARTI-managed Employment Centers for young people in Tuscany.
• Faccio Impresa (Business Creation) Entrepreneurship support including business creation subsidies with interest allowances and guarantees (sovvenzioni conto interesse e garanzia), microcredit programs, coworking vouchers, and startup competitions like Start Cup Toscana 2026 and Hackcortona 2026 for aspiring young entrepreneurs in Tuscany.
• Partecipo (Participation) Civic engagement opportunities including regional civil service (servizio civile regionale) with 506.30 euro monthly contributions, volunteer programs, and initiatives promoting active citizenship and civic participation among youth in Tuscany.
• Cultura (Culture)

Quantifiable outcome

• 740,000+ beneficiaries in education and training
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Scuola IMT Alti Studi LuccacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Scuola IMT Alti Studi Lucca organizes Start Cup Toscana 2026, the regional competition for high-tech business ideas, as part of Giovanisì. The competition winner qualifies for the National Innovation Prize.
• Università di Perugia, Firenze, Siena, Pisa, Scuola Normale Superiore di Pisa, Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna di PisacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Multiple universities participate in Hackcortona 2026, a competition organized by Banca Popolare di Cortona and Camera di Commercio di Arezzo e Siena, promoted by Giovanisì. Each university sends students to work on real business development projects.
• Banca Popolare di CortonamajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Banca Popolare di Cortona organizes Hackcortona 2026, a program that connects university students with companies to develop real projects. Promoted within Giovanisì, the winning team receives 500€ each, a 6-month paid internship, and profile publication in a national management magazine.
• Camera di Commercio di Arezzo e SienamajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026The Chamber of Commerce co-organizes Hackcortona 2026 with Banca Popolare di Cortona, promoted within Giovanisì to foster connections between universities and businesses.
• Ufficio Regionale di Trasferimento Tecnologico (Urtt)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Urtt collaborates with Scuola IMT Alti Studi Lucca and Tuscan universities to organize Start Cup Toscana 2026, promoting technology transfer and new entrepreneurial ventures.
• ARTI (Agenzia Regionale per il Lavoro)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017ARTI manages the network of Employment Centers (Centri per l'Impiego) across Tuscany. Since 2017, operators have met over 1.2 million young people up to 40 years old, providing information on Giovanisì opportunities. This partnership ensures physical accessibility throughout the region.
• ITS Academy Toscana (various foundations)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerITS Academy Toscana foundations offer Higher Technical Institute courses in sectors including Tourism, Arts, Cultural Heritage, Mechatronics, Fashion, Energy, Agribusiness, Health, Nautics, ICT, and Logistics. Giovanisì co-finances these courses which have trained over 4,000 students.
• Fondazione PIN - Polo di Prato dell'Università di FirenzecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFondazione PIN offers IFTS courses (Higher Technical Formation) including Cyber Security Specialist and Sinobiltex programs, supported by Giovanisì. Alumni have founded companies like Nis Group (Cyber Security) which now teaches current students.
• ControradiomajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerControradio organizes music competitions including Rock Contest, 'Mai in Silenzio' (against gender violence), and 'Toscana 100 band' with support from Giovanisì and the European Social Fund. These competitions provide up to 5,000€ grants for music projects.
• Next Generation FestcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNext Generation Fest is a major annual event organized by Giovanisì where young beneficiaries (from IeFP, IFTS, ITS courses) can participate in the organization and gain experience.
• Giovanisì Fest (Cultural Festivals)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerGiovanisì Fest collects cultural and musical festivals across Tuscany organized with contributions from Comuni (municipalities) and promoted by Regione Toscana – Giovanisì. Includes events like Immersioni Culturali, Live Rock Festival, BEAT FESTIVAL.
• Botteghe della SalutecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBotteghe della Salute are community service points managed by associations and municipalities that provide digital access support and information on Giovanisì opportunities, particularly for elderly and disadvantaged populations.
• UISP FirenzemajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUISP (Unione Italiana Sport Per Tutti) Florence committee provides sports programs for youth including Giovanisì beneficiaries, with special provisions for refugees and disadvantaged youth through fully-funded internship reimbursements.
• Task Force GiovanisìcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTask Force Giovanisì is a bridge between young people and Regione Toscana, organizing events and promoting opportunities. Members are young people engaged in various capacities within the project.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• EURES (European Employment Services): EU-wide job mobility portal and network providing employment information, training, and job-matching services. Comparable as a publicly funded, EU-co-financed program promoting employment and skills development, but operating at pan-European rather than regional scale.
• Pôle Emploi (France Travail): French national public employment agency offering job placement, training, and unemployment benefits. Comparable as a publicly funded integrated employment and training service for working-age citizens, with physical branch network and digital channels, but serves all ages nationally.
• European Solidarity Corps: EU program funding young people aged 18-35 to participate in volunteering, internships, and solidarity projects across Europe. Comparable target segment (youth 18-35) and civic participation/civil service offerings, but EU-wide mandate rather than regional.
• Bundesagentur für Arbeit: German federal employment agency providing job placement, vocational training, career counseling, and benefits administration. Comparable as a publicly funded integrated employment/training service with strong youth-targeted vocational pathways, though operating at national scale with millions of beneficiaries.
• Erasmus+ (EU Education and Youth Program): EU's flagship education, training, youth, and sport program offering scholarships, mobility grants, and learning opportunities. Comparable in EU co-financing structure, youth education focus, and multi-country delivery, but operates at much larger scale and across borders.

Direct peers

• Eurodesk: European youth information network providing information on EU opportunities for young people aged 13-30. Comparable as a multi-channel information hub (website, social, events) targeting youth with EU-funded programs across education, employment, mobility, and culture.
• Garanzia Giovani (Italy Youth Guarantee): Italy's national Youth Guarantee program offering training, internships, and employment support to NEET youth aged 15-29. Most direct comparable: public program targeting youth autonomy through education-to-employment pathways, fully EU-co-financed, with similar multi-channel distribution and Employment Center integration.
• ARTI - Agenzia Regionale per il Lavoro (Tuscany): Tuscan regional employment agency operating the Employment Centers (Centri per l'Impiego) network across Tuscany. Directly comparable: same region, same youth target, co-delivers Giovanisì programs, and operates the 1.2M+ beneficiary physical touchpoint infrastructure.

Others

• Salto-YOUTH (EU Training and Cooperation Resource Centre): EU resource centre supporting youth work and non-formal learning across Europe through training, publications, and partnership-building. Comparable as an EU-co-financed capacity-building network supporting youth education and civic engagement programs, but focused on practitioner support rather than direct beneficiary services.

Regional players

• Regione Lombardia - GIOVANI ENERGIA: Lombardy region's youth policy and programs offering education, training, entrepreneurship, and employment support to young residents. Comparable as an Italian regional government youth autonomy program, but serving Lombardy rather than Tuscany and with its own distinct program structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/giovanisi
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/progettogiovanisi
• Facebookfacebook.com/GiovanisiRegioneToscana
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/giovanisi-regione-toscana
• Instagraminstagram.com/giovanisi.it
• TikToktiktok.com/@giovanisi_regionetoscana

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