Intergruppo Parlamentare Giovani Universitari in Parlamento GUP

What Intergruppo Parlamentare Giovani Universitari in Parlamento GUP does

Giovani Universitari in Parlamento (GUP) is a non-profit civic association founded in 2018 in Rome, Italy, established on the initiative of the XIX Parliamentary Intergroup to provide Italian university students with structured access to parliamentary institutions. The organization operates a formal Intergruppo Parlamentare that brings together parliamentarians from major Italian political parties with students from across Italy, and runs a think tank publication called the Gazzetta Ufficiale dei Giovani, which publishes policy analyses across six thematic commissions covering education, economy, foreign affairs, artificial intelligence, the environment, and out-of-town student issues. Its operational structure includes six thematic sections (Esteri, Femminile, Culturale, Sport, Atenei, Licei) that conduct parliamentary simulations, institutional dialogues, and cultural exchanges with embassies and cultural foundations.

The organization does not develop technology products; it has no API, no proprietary software, and no patents. Its assets are intangible: a membership network of dozens of student contributors and editors, partnerships with over 25 civic and student associations (including Plastic Free Odv Onlus, Junior Enterprises Italy, and ACLI), and bilateral relationships with 12+ embassies (Afghanistan, Armenia, France, Ukraine, Hungary, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Brazil, Greece, India, Iraq, Latvia, Mexico, Poland) and cultural institutions (Biblioteca Apostolica Vaticana, École Française de Rome, Japan Foundation, Istituto Culturale Coreano, Fondazione Roma, among others). The business model is membership-fee-based and contribution-driven, with no commercial revenue streams, no external investors, and no public funding disclosures. All activities are free to members, and the organization publishes its IBAN and Codice Fiscale (96576300584) for transparency.

Name

Intergruppo Parlamentare Giovani Universitari in Parlamento GUP

Legal name

Giovani Universitari in Parlamento

Website

https://giovaniuniversitariparlamento.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Giovani Universitari in Parlamento is a Rome-based non-profit civic association founded in 2018 that connects Italian university students with parliamentary institutions through a formal Intergruppo Parlamentare, think tank publication, and diplomatic exchange programs with embassies and cultural institutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Civic Engagement Association

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Legislative Bodies (921120)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Engagement & Social Integration Programs (Clubs, Events, Volunteering) (EDAIAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Short-Term Exchange & Visiting Student Programs (EDAIABAG), Third-Party Short-Term Academic Program Providers (Multi-Discipline) (EDAIAIAB)

Keywords

• Youth civic engagement
• Parliamentary intergroup
• Policy think tank
• Institutional dialogue programs
• Diplomatic cultural exchange

Headquarters

HQ city

Rome

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership fees and associative contributions: The organization operates as a non-profit civic association (Associazione) and relies on membership contributions and associative fees to fund its activities. Financial details are not publicly disclosed.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Giovani Universitari in Parlamento is an Italian non-profit civic association and parliamentary intergroup that connects university students with Italian parliamentary institutions. It operates a youth think tank publication (Gazzetta Ufficiale dei Giovani), organizes parliamentary simulations, hosts dialogues with parliamentarians and institutional representatives, and runs cultural-diplomatic exchange programs with foreign embassies and cultural institutions based in Italy.

Product overview

Giovani Universitari in Parlamento is a civic organization structured as an intergroup connecting university students with Italian parliamentary institutions. Its core product is the Gazzetta Ufficiale dei Giovani, a think tank publication that publishes policy analyses developed through specialized commissions (Istruzione e Cultura, Economia e Finanze, Esteri, Intelligenza Artificiale, Ambiente, Fuorisede). The organization also facilitates parliamentary simulations, institutional dialogues, cultural exchanges via embassy visits, and direct representation of youth interests to institutional representatives. The offering is a unified civic engagement platform rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Gazzetta Ufficiale dei Giovani: The official publication/think tank of Giovani Universitari in Parlamento, publishing policy analyses on national and international topics

Products and services

• Gazzetta Ufficiale dei Giovani The primary think tank publication of Giovani Universitari in Parlamento, where student contributors and editors publish policy analyses across six commissions: Istruzione e Cultura, Economia e Finanze, Esteri, Intelligenza Artificiale, Ambiente, and Fuorisede. Targeted at university students, parliamentarians, and the broader Italian public interested in youth-authored policy commentary.
• Parliamentary Simulations and Institutional Dialogues Structured simulation programs of Italian parliamentary proceedings and direct dialogue events with institutional representatives, open to university student members for hands-on civic education.
• Embassy and Cultural Institution Exchange Program Diplomatic and cultural exchange visits to foreign embassies in Italy (Armenia, Afghanistan, Ukraine, Hungary, France) and international cultural institutions (Biblioteca Apostolica Vaticana, École Française de Rome, Japan Foundation, Istituto Culturale Coreano), providing student members with direct exposure to international relations and cultural diplomacy.

Quantifiable outcome

• Hundreds of students engaged in institutional events, embassy visits, and policy discussions annually
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

48 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Plastic Free Odv OnlusminorOthersPartner organization listed in the Giovani Universitari in Parlamento partner network, contributing to environmental awareness and sustainability initiatives.
• Giovani delle ACLIminorOthersPartner organization listed in the partner network of Giovani Universitari in Parlamento.
• Next LeadersminorOthersPartner organization in the Giovani Universitari in Parlamento network.
• JELU ConsultingminorOthersPartner organization listed in the Giovani Universitari in Parlamento partner network.
• JESAP ConsultingminorOthersPartner organization listed in the Giovani Universitari in Parlamento partner network.
• Junior Enterprises ItalyminorOthersNational confederation of junior enterprises in Italy, listed as a partner of Giovani Universitari in Parlamento.
• Giovani BluminorOthersPartner organization in the Giovani Universitari in Parlamento network.
• MinervaminorOthersPartner organization in the Giovani Universitari in Parlamento network.
• Associazione AeneisminorOthersPartner organization in the Giovani Universitari in Parlamento network.
• Towards Financial CultureminorOthersPartner organization in the Giovani Universitari in Parlamento network focused on financial literacy.
• ASP - Associazione di Scienze Politiche Roma LUISSminorOthersPolitical science association at LUISS University in Rome, listed as a partner of Giovani Universitari in Parlamento.
• Universitari LiberaliminorOthersPartner organization in the Giovani Universitari in Parlamento network.
• Studenti alla TerzaminorOthersPartner organization in the Giovani Universitari in Parlamento network.
• Studenti per la Libertà - SapienzaminorOthersStudent association at Sapienza University of Rome, listed as a partner.
• Universitari LiberiminorOthersPartner organization in the Giovani Universitari in Parlamento network.
• Gruppo FUCI Roma La SapienzaminorOthersFederazione delle Universitarie Cattoliche Italiane (FUCI) group at Sapienza University of Rome, listed as a partner.
• Associazione Donne e ScienzaminorOthersAssociation for women in science, listed as a partner of Giovani Universitari in Parlamento.
• Associazione libeRI! - Appello LibdemminorOthersLiberal democratic association listed as a partner in the network.
• AISEC Roma TreminorOthersAIESEC Rome Tre University chapter, listed as a partner organization.
• Consensus RivistaminorOthersMagazine/publication listed as a partner in the Giovani Universitari in Parlamento network.
• Nemani MicrocreditminorOthersMicrofinance organization listed as a partner.
• BeCal APSminorOthersAssociation for civil promotion listed as a partner.
• Treenacria Innovazione e CreativitàminorOthersInnovation and creativity organization listed as a partner.
• Stereotypes CrewminorOthersCreative/cultural organization listed as a partner.
• Ambasciata dell'Armenia in ItaliacoreOthersThe Sezione Esteri of Giovani Universitari in Parlamento conducts diplomatic exchanges with the Embassy of Armenia in Italy, engaging in cultural dialogues and discussions on regional conflicts and stability in the Caucasus.
• Ambasciata dell'Afghanistan in ItaliacoreOthersDiplomatic exchange conducted with the Ambassador of Afghanistan to Italy, focusing on human rights, peace, stability, and international cooperation in the Middle East.
• Ambasciata dell'Ucraina in ItaliacoreOthersEvent hosted at the Embassy of Ukraine in Italy on July 9, 2026, as part of the organization's international dialogue program.
• Ambasciata dell'Ungheria in ItaliacoreOthersEvent hosted at the Embassy of Hungary in Italy on June 26, 2026, as part of bilateral cultural exchange activities.
• Ambasciata d'Italia presso la Santa SedecoreOthersThe organization participated in the event 'I Giovani Motore della Conversione Ecologica' at the Italian Embassy to the Holy See, discussing youth-driven ecological transition policies.
• Ambasciata di Francia presso la Santa Sede (Villa Bonaparte)coreOthersDelegation visit to the French Embassy to the Holy See at Villa Bonaparte, with Ambassador Florence Mangin, for cultural and diplomatic exchange.
• Delegazione UE presso la Santa SedecoreOthersThe organization participated in the EU Delegation to the Holy See event titled 'European Values: Challenges from AI to Elections' on May 16, 2024.
• Accademia d'Ungheria in RomacoreOthersVisit to the Hungarian Academy in Rome on July 8, 2026, as part of the organization's international cultural exchange program.
• Biblioteca Apostolica VaticanaminorOthersListed as a foundation/enti partner of Giovani Universitari in Parlamento, participating in cultural and educational initiatives.
• École Française de RomeminorOthersFrench cultural and research institute in Rome, listed as a partner foundation/enti for cultural exchanges.
• Fondazione Franco ZeffirelliminorOthersCultural foundation listed as a partner in the Giovani Universitari in Parlamento network.
• Fondazione RomaminorOthersFoundation listed as a partner entity in the organization's cultural network.
• Fondazione Vaticana Giovanni Paolo IminorOthersVatican foundation listed as a cultural partner, with which the organization conducted a dialogue event on the life and writings of Pope John Paul I.
• Fondo Andrea CamilleriminorOthersCultural fund listed as a partner entity in the organization's network.
• Institut Français - Centre Saint-LouisminorOthersFrench cultural institute in Rome, with which the organization conducted a visit and cultural exchange on February 13, 2025.
• Istituto Culturale CoreanominorOthersKorean Cultural Institute listed as a partner in the Giovani Universitari in Parlamento foundation and cultural entity network.
• Istituto Romano della Società di GörresminorOthersCultural institute listed as a partner entity.
• Japan FoundationminorOthersJapanese cultural institute listed as a partner in the foundation and cultural entity network.
• Levi-Montalcini FoundationminorOthersFoundation listed as a partner in the Giovani Universitari in Parlamento network.
• Pontificio Istituto di Musica SacraminorOthersPontifical institute listed as a cultural partner.
• Società Dante AlighieriminorOthersItalian language and culture organization listed as a partner in the cultural network.
• Istituto Teutonico / Pontificio Istituto di Archeologia CristianaminorOthersGermanic historical institute and Pontifical institute of Christian archaeology, with which the organization conducted a cultural visit on January 10, 2025.
• Senato della Repubblica ItalianacoreOthersThe Sezione Femminile of Giovani Universitari in Parlamento organized a conference at the Italian Senate on May 13, 2024, titled 'Carriere senza ostacoli: la maternità', with Senator Elena Sironi and other institutional speakers.
• ITAMAT (Festival della Democrazia)minorOthersOrganization that organized the 'Festival della Democrazia' in which Giovani Universitari in Parlamento participated on May 20, 2024.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• AIESEC: Global youth-run organization providing leadership development, international exchanges, and cross-cultural engagement for university students. GUP is already a partner with AIESEC Roma Tre, and shares the model of student-led civic engagement with institutional and corporate partnerships.
• ELSA (European Law Students' Association): World's largest independent law students' association operating through national chapters with activities including moot courts, academic conferences, and institutional dialogue. Comparable to GUP in its student-led structure, institutional engagement, and policy-oriented programming for Italian university students.
• European Youth Parliament: Pan-European youth parliamentary simulation organization that engages students in legislative debates and policy drafting across Europe. Directly comparable to GUP's parliamentary simulation and youth-policy engagement model, though operating at a transnational rather than Italian-national scale.
• Junior Enterprises Italy: National confederation of university student-run enterprises providing experiential learning and professional development. Listed as a GUP partner, with a comparable student-led model of national coordination across Italian universities through a structured membership organization.
• Civita - Associazione per la partecipazione civita: Italian non-profit association promoting civic engagement, cultural participation, and democratic dialogue. Comparable to GUP's mission of connecting citizens (especially young people) with institutions and policy debates in Italy.

Others

• Società Italiana degli Autori ed Editori (SIAE) - Youth Programs: Major Italian cultural institution with cultural exchange and youth engagement programs. Adjacent to GUP's cultural section activities and partnerships with cultural foundations, but not a direct peer in the political/civic engagement space.

Broad incumbents

• Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI): Major Italian think tank on international affairs producing policy research and convening institutional dialogue. GUP's Gazzetta Ufficiale dei Giovani operates at a smaller scale but covers similar international policy themes through its Esteri commission.
• ActionAid Italia (Giovani): Italian branch of global NGO with active youth volunteer and civic engagement programs. Comparable in mobilizing young Italians around policy advocacy and institutional dialogue, though operating at much larger scale with diversified funding.

Regional players

• Fondazione Italia USA: Italian foundation promoting bilateral relations with the United States through youth programs, conferences, and exchanges. Comparable to GUP in its use of international dialogue programs and embassy-style partnerships to engage Italian youth.

Emerging players

• CesPI (Centro Studi di Politica Internazionale): Italian research center focused on international policy, migration, and development. Comparable to GUP's foreign affairs and policy-analysis activities, though serving a more academic and institutional audience rather than student members.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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