INFOR ELEA Smart Business Academy

What INFOR ELEA Smart Business Academy does

INFOR ELEA Smart Business Academy is a private Italian professional training institution headquartered in San Secondo di Pinerolo (Turin province), formed from the merger of ELEA S.p.A. (founded 1979 by the Olivetti Group) and INFOR. The academy delivers education across three primary audiences: unemployed and disadvantaged workers routed through the EU PNRR-funded GOL (Garanzia Occupabilità Lavoratori) program; employed workers and self-employed professionals in Piedmont accessing courses 70% co-funded by Regione Piemonte; and Italian enterprises plus public administrations purchasing customized corporate training, apprenticeship qualification, and team-building services. The product portfolio spans ASFOR-accredited Executive Short Master programs (80-120 hours, 1,050 EUR) and an Intensive Master in Business Management & IA (delivered with SAA – School of Management), a catalogue of regional and EU-funded professional qualification courses, on-demand e-learning via Moodle-based platforms, and bespoke B2B training engagements.

Revenue mechanics combine one-time course fees with heavy reliance on regional and EU public funding streams: GOL/PNRR covers up to 100% of course fees for profiled unemployed learners, Regione Piemonte subsidizes 70% for employed workers, and Fondimpresa Avviso 4/2025 supports AI training for member companies. Distribution is anchored by seven physical campuses across Piedmont (San Secondo di Pinerolo, three Turin sites, Cuneo, Asti, Alessandria), live streaming delivery, a Moodle e-learning platform, and direct B2B corporate sales. Named enterprise clients include Lavazza, Iveco, L'Oréal, Ferrovie dello Stato, Alpitour, Bennet, Martini, New Holland, Valeo, Merlo, TIM, Monte dei Paschi di Siena, and Lottomatica, alongside public-sector buyers such as Camera di Commercio di Torino, Regione Piemonte, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Health, and the Ministry of Economic Development. The academy holds ASFOR, Regione Piemonte, and ICDL accreditations, and operates proprietary pedagogical assets including the trademarked 'Neuro Agilità Organizzativa' methodology, the Talenti loyalty currency, and an ECTS credit accumulation system.

The institution is currently pursuing geographic and product expansion beyond its Piedmont stronghold, notably via the Regione Lazio-funded MILESTONE project (Intensive Master access for Lazio graduates), the MOVE UP international internship project, and new training lines targeting EU AI Act compliance and graduate career orientation.

Name

INFOR ELEA Smart Business Academy

Legal name

INFOR ELEA

Website

https://inforelea.academy

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

INFOR ELEA Smart Business Academy is an Italian private training academy offering ASFOR-accredited executive masters, EU/regional-funded professional courses, and corporate B2B training across seven Piedmont campuses, serving individuals, enterprises, and public administrations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

San Secondo di Pinerolo

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Executive Short Master Programs: Full-price and subsidized master programs (80-120 hours) delivering diplomas recognized by ASFOR. Revenue is one-time at enrollment, with variants for private individuals (1,050 EUR) and enterprises (1,050 EUR + VAT). Talenti currency can cover up to 50% of fees.
2. Funded Individual Courses (Regione Piemonte): Courses co-financed 70% by Regione Piemonte for employed and self-employed workers residing in Piedmont. Learners pay 30% of listed price (e.g., 612 EUR course at 183.60 EUR). Revenue is one-time per course.
3. GOL (Garanzia Occupabilità Lavoratori) Free Courses: Fully funded professional qualification and specialization courses for unemployed workers profiled through the national GOL program. Revenue flows indirectly via public funding (PNRR/FSE+).
4. Workshop and E-learning Products: On-demand e-learning courses and scheduled workshops (with specific date/time) sold directly via the website. Pricing per unit (e.g., 90 EUR for e-learning safety training). Digital products delivered same day; workshops non-refundable.
5. Corporate Custom Training: Tailored business training, team building programs, and apprenticeship formation services sold B2B to companies. Revenue per engagement with no public price listing.
6. MILESTONE Project (Regione Lazio): High-training program for Lazio-region graduates, partially funded by Lazio region. Master fee (7,100 EUR) covered 20-100% based on ISEE. Revenue from student co-payment portion and regional disbursement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

INFOR ELEA Smart Business Academy is a professional training academy that delivers executive masters, professional qualification courses, corporate training, and e-learning programs across multiple campuses in Piedmont, Italy. Its catalog includes the ASFOR-accredited Intensive Master in Business Management & IA, modular Executive Short Master programs, Regione Piemonte 70% co-funded courses, free GOL-program courses for unemployed workers, ICDL digital literacy certification, and customized B2B corporate training (team building, apprenticeship qualification, AI upskilling). Courses are delivered through classroom, live streaming, and Moodle e-learning formats.

Product overview

INFOR ELEA Smart Business Academy is an educational services company formed from the merger of ELEA spa (founded 1979 by Olivetti group) and INFOR. The company offers a multi-tiered educational portfolio centered on Executive Short Master programs (modular 80-120 hour programs combining workshops), Intensive Master in Business Management & IA (ASFOR-accredited, 7 pathways + 63 workshops), GOL Program courses (EU-funded for unemployed), Regione Piemonte funded courses (70% co-funded), Business Workshop à la carte courses, E-Learning on-demand courses, and corporate training services. The product architecture combines ISCO-accredited qualifications, European ECTS credit system, and IVC (Individual Validation of Competences) services. AI-related offerings include document automation, process automation, and advanced AI training, while professional qualifications cover dental assistance, hairdressing, and aesthetics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Intensive Master in Business Management & IA ASFOR-accredited intensive master program combining Business Management with Applied AI. Structured with 7 executive pathways and 63 daily workshops plus project work and practical activities. Offered in collaboration with SAA - School of Management. Targeted at recent graduates, professionals, and managers.
• Executive Short Master Programs Modular executive education programs (80–120 hours) combining workshops, customizable based on participant experience. Includes Soft Skills and Effective Communication, Social Media and Digital Marketing, Marketing and Sales, and Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management. Priced at 1,050 EUR for private individuals, with Talenti loyalty currency providing up to 50% discount.
• GOL Program Courses (Garanzia Occupabilità Lavoratori) Free professional specialization and qualification courses funded by Regione Piemonte and EU PNRR for unemployed workers profiled through the national GOL program. Includes NEETs, welfare recipients, over-55 workers, disabled workers, women in disadvantaged conditions, and job seekers. Course topics include AI, Virtual Reality, Sustainability, Digital Marketing, and Administrative Secretary.
• Regione Piemonte 70% Co-Funded Courses Professional courses co-financed at 70% by Regione Piemonte for employed and self-employed workers, freelancers, entrepreneurs, trainees, and apprentices residing or working in Piedmont. Learners pay 30% of listed price (e.g., 612 EUR course at 183.60 EUR).
• Business Workshop Short Courses Single-day intensive à la carte workshops covering public speaking, communication, marketing, finance, and soft skills. Workshops can be combined to earn ECTS credits redeemable toward Executive Short Master diplomas. Non-refundable.
• E-Learning On-Demand Courses On-demand digital courses accessible via Moodle-based e-learning platform 24/7, including safety training (worker formation, manager safety, RLS, fire safety, first aid, ASPP), ICDL preparation, and professional certifications compliant with D.Lgs. 81/2008 and Accordo Stato-Regioni. Access granted by end of purchase day.
• Corporate Training Services Custom business training solutions for Italian companies and public administrations, including tailored courses, team building (including 'Team Building in Cucina'), apprenticeship formation, GOL labor placement services, Fondimpresa funding advisory, and Academy di Filiera programs with Regione Piemonte.
• ICDL Digital Literacy Certification International Computer Driving License (ICDL) certification testing and preparation for digital literacy credentials recognized in Italy and internationally, including for public tenders and competitions.
• MILESTONE Project

Quantifiable outcome

• Professional qualification certificates (regional and European EQF level) upon completion of GOL and professional courses
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers21 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability10 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Churchill British Centre (Torino)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Churchill British Centre in Turin to deliver language training courses (English, Spanish, German) using the British methodology. Courses are co-financed up to 70% by Regione Piemonte. The partnership extends INFOR ELEA's language offering at its new Turin location.
• SAA – School of Management (Torino)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSAA – School of Management is INFOR ELEA's academic partner for the Intensive Master in Business Management & IA, delivered at the Via Ventimiglia Turin campus. SAA provides academic rigor and the joint master is ASFOR-accredited. Collaboration extends to the Digital Marketing for Tourism master.
• Regione PiemontecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegione Piemonte is the primary public funding partner, co-financing individual and corporate training at 70% through the Regional Catalogue (2023-2027). The GOL employment program channels profiled unemployed workers to INFOR ELEA free courses. The regional government also sponsors Academy di Filiera programs.
• Regione LaziominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegione Lazio funds the MILESTONE project, enabling Lazio-resident graduates to attend the Intensive Master in Business Management & IA in Piedmont with partial or full tuition coverage, living allowance, and travel reimbursement.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• MIP Politecnico di Milano: Graduate school of business integrated with Politecnico di Milano, offering MBAs, executive masters, and corporate custom programs. Directly comparable as another ASFOR-accredited Italian business school delivering corporate training and accredited master programs.
• SDA Bocconi School of Management: Italy's premier business school based in Milan, offering executive masters, MBAs, and corporate training programs accredited by major international bodies. Comparable to INFOR ELEA as both target Italian professionals seeking business management credentials, though SDA Bocconi operates at a higher price point and broader geographic scope.
• ISTUD Business School: Italian management training institution offering executive masters and corporate education programs. Similar ASFOR-accredited positioning to INFOR ELEA, with comparable focus on management development and professional qualification programs in Italy.
• LUISS Business School: Rome-based business school offering executive masters, MBAs, and corporate training programs, with strong ASFOR accreditation. Comparable to INFOR ELEA in serving Italian professionals with management credentials and offering corporate training services.
• Cegos Italia: Italian subsidiary of global corporate training provider Cegos, delivering B2B corporate training, leadership development, and professional certifications. Comparable as a corporate-focused training provider operating in Italy, though with international scope.

Broad incumbents

• Adecco Italia: Leading Italian staffing and workforce solutions company operating extensive training programs for job seekers and corporate clients. Comparable as a large incumbent offering GOL-related training programs and corporate professional development.
• Manpower Italia: Major Italian HR services and staffing company with training and reskilling divisions serving corporate clients across Italy. Comparable as a larger incumbent offering professional training alongside workforce services.

Emerging players

• Talent Garden: Italy's leading digital education and innovation platform offering tech-focused training programs, coding bootcamps, and digital upskilling. Comparable as an Italian training provider with overlap in the digital/AI training segment INFOR ELEA is targeting.

Regional players

• Cesvip: Piedmont-based vocational training institution delivering professional qualification courses, GOL program training, and corporate education in the same geographic market as INFOR ELEA. Direct regional competitor for funded training programs and professional qualifications.

Others

• Fonditalia: Italian bilateral training fund managing subsidized training programs for employees of member companies, with similar role to Fondimpresa in funding corporate upskilling. Thematically related as a public training infrastructure provider, though not a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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