IVAJ

What IVAJ does

IVAJ (Institut Valencià de la Joventut) is an autonomous public organism (organisme autònom) of the Generalitat Valenciana, with its own legal personality (CIF Q-9650007-I), established under Law 15/2017 of November 10 on Comprehensive Youth Policies (Llei 15/2017, de 10 de novembre, de la Generalitat, de Polítiques Integrals de Joventut) and Decree 54/2019. It serves as the legally mandated regional coordinator for youth policy across the Valencian Community in Spain, operating under the Vicepresidència Primera i Conselleria de Vivenda, Ocupació, Joventut i Igualtat. Director General Vicent Ripoll leads the organization.

The agency delivers a portfolio of free or subsidized services targeting young people aged 14-35. Core offerings include Carnet Jove (a free youth discount card affiliated with EYCA, providing access to 8,000+ discounts nationally and internationally), a network of youth hostels and residences (Albergs Juvenils), seasonal activity programs under the Viu JOVE umbrella (Viu l'Estiu, Viu la Tardor, Viu l'Hivern, Viu la Primavera), volunteer camps for ages 18-30, Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps mobility programs, training and employment services (UNED MOOCs, Avalem Joves, Jove Oportunitat), cultural programming (CinemaJove, Teatre Jove, Festival 10 Sentidos, La Senda del Poeta), and youth health information services. Underlying technology is a web-based government services portal (ivaj.gva.es) using standard Google Analytics for traffic measurement; no proprietary technology stack is disclosed.

The Xarxa Jove program funds 154 local government entities (31 mancomunidades and 123 ayuntamientos) with €9.2M in 2025 to maintain decentralized youth service professionals across the territory. Housing assistance includes the Bo Lloguer Jove rental voucher (up to €250/month for 24 months for under-35s), with the 2025 allocation totaling €29.8M (€22.8M state + €7M regional supplement) covering 5,210 young people. IVAJ has no commercial revenue model — funding flows entirely from regional, state, and European Social Fund budgets. The organization has no equity, private investors, or applicable M&A activity; it operates three offices (central Valencia headquarters plus territorial units in Alicante and Castellón) and is governed as a public-law entity.

Name

IVAJ

Legal name

Institut Valencià de la Joventut

Website

https://ivaj.gva.es

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

IVAJ (Institut Valencià de la Joventut) is the Valencian regional government agency coordinating youth policy in Spain, providing free programs and services — including the Carnet Jove discount card, youth hostels, Erasmus+ mobility, and housing vouchers — to young people aged 14-35 across the region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Youth Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Educational Support Services (611710), Other Community Housing Services (624229)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Youth-to-Adult Transition & Life Skills (Independent Living, Soft Skills) (EDAAAFAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

In-Country Placement, Homestay & On-Ground Coordination Services (EDAIAGAM), Adult Learner Support Services (Advising, Case Management, Wraparound Supports) (EDAAABAJ)

Keywords

• Public youth services
• Government youth programs
• Youth discount cards
• Youth hostel accommodation
• Youth policy coordination

Headquarters

HQ city

Valencia

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

IVAJ is the autonomous public organism of the Generalitat Valenciana that coordinates youth policies in the Valencian Community. It delivers free youth services including the Carnet Jove discount card (EYCA-affiliated), youth hostels and residences, volunteer camps, housing assistance (Bo Lloguer Jove voucher up to EUR 250/month), Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps programs, training/employment support (UNED MOOC, Avalem Joves, Jove Oportunitat), cultural programs (CinemaJove, Teatre Jove), seasonal leisure activities (Viu JOVE), and a network of 154 Xarxa Jove local entities subsidized to hire youth professionals.

Product overview

IVAJ (Institut Valencià de la Joventut) is a Valencian regional government agency operating as an autonomous organism under the Generalitat Valenciana, responsible for coordinating youth policies across the Valencian Community. The organization provides a comprehensive portfolio of youth services through both direct provision and collaborative networks. Core offerings include the Carnet Jove discount card (EYCA-affiliated), a network of youth hostels and residences, volunteer camps, and seasonal activity programs (Viu JOVE). Education and employment support encompasses Erasmus+ mobility programs, UNED MOOC courses, language learning, and the Jove Oportunitat program. Cultural programming includes CinemaJove, Teatre Jove, La Senda del Poeta, and Festival 10 Sentidos. Housing assistance features the Bo Lloguer Jove rental voucher (up to 250 monthly), mortgage guarantees through IVF, and subsidized public housing with 40% reserved for youth. The Xarxa Jove network subsidizes 154 local entities to maintain youth services professionals across the territory.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Carnet Jove: Free youth card program offering discounts and benefits to young people
• Xarxa Jove
• Viu JOVE
• REAJ
• Càtedra Joventut

Products and services

• Carnet Jove (Youth Card) A free youth card offering discounts and benefits to young people in Spain and internationally through the EYCA network, providing access to over 8,000 discounts.
• Youth Hostels (Albergs Juvenils) Network of youth hostels across the Valencian Community offering affordable accommodation for young people, managed directly by IVAJ or through the concerted offer network within REAJ.
• Youth Residences (Residències Juvenils) Long-term accommodation for young people studying or working, with provisional lists published annually for the academic year.
• Volunteer Camps (Camps de Voluntariat) Summer volunteer camps for youth aged 18-30 in the Valencian Community, promoting solidarity and community engagement.
• Xarxa Jove (Youth Network) Valencian public services system for youth, providing subsidies to 154 entities including municipalities and consortiums to hire specialized youth professionals, with 9.2 million euros allocated in 2025.
• Bo Lloguer Jove (Youth Rental Voucher) Rental assistance program for youth up to 35 years old, providing up to EUR 250 monthly for up to 24 months for renting housing or rooms in the Valencian Community.
• Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps Programs European mobility programs including Erasmus+ projects and the European Solidarity Corps, providing opportunities for youth participation, volunteering, and international exchange.
• Training and Employment (Formació i Ocupació) Training and employment services including MOOC courses from UNED, language learning, employment guidance through Avalem Joves, and the Jove Oportunitat (JOOP) program for early school leavers.
• Cultural Programs Cultural initiatives including CinemaJove film festival, Teatre Jove theater program, La Senda del Poeta Miguel Hernández hiking route, Festival 10 Sentidos, and the Saló del Còmic comic convention.
• Viu JOVE Seasonal Activities Seasonal activity programs (Viu l'Estiu, Viu la Tardor, Viu l'Hivern, Viu la Primavera) offering leisure and educational activities for youth throughout the year.
• Educational Leisure (Oci Educatiu) Educational leisure services including youth animation training, director of recreational activities courses, and accreditation of leisure education programs.
• Càtedra Joventut (Youth Chair) Academic collaboration with the University of Valencia to promote research and studies on youth issues, producing educational content and the Pin_Jove video series.
• Expedició Cavanilles Annual sociocultural program bringing together 50 young people for outdoor experiences and educational activities in different regions of the Valencian Community.
• Youth Health Programs (Salut) Youth health information services covering nutrition, sexuality, harassment prevention, addictions, and mental health support.
• Youth Housing Services (Habitatge) Housing assistance including information on housing, Generalitat aids, youth mortgage guarantees through IVF, 25% reduction in Property Transfer Tax, and 40% reservation of public housing promotions for youth.

Quantifiable outcome

• 9.2 million EUR invested in 154 local entities for youth services in 2025
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• XarxaJovecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of youth organizations and services across the Valencian Community, coordinated by IVAJ to provide decentralized youth services. Includes youth information centers, local youth services, and municipal youth programs.
• REAJ (Red Española de Albergues Juveniles)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish Youth Hostel Network allowing Carnet Jove holders to access discounted accommodation across Spain. IVAJ operates hostels within this network and validates international youth cards.
• EYCA (European Youth Card Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean Youth Card Association enabling Carnet Jove holders to access discounts internationally. IVAJ participates in this network for cross-border youth card validation and benefits.
• FOTUR (Federación de Ocio, Turismo, Juego, Actividades Recreativas e Industrias Afines de la Comunidad Valenciana)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerFederation of leisure, tourism, gaming, and recreational activities joined Carnet Jove in 2025, providing thousands of young people access to new discounts and benefits.
• 154 Local Entities (31 mancomunidades and 123 ayuntamientos)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner154 local government entities receiving 9.2 million EUR in subsidies through Xarxa Jove 2025 to hire specialized youth professionals and implement local youth policies.
• Joves.NetmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth network organization collaborating with IVAJ through conventions to develop youth policies in the territory.
• Iniciatives solidàriesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSolidarity initiatives organization partnering with IVAJ through conventions to develop youth policies.
• Associació de Professionals de JoventutmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation of Youth Professionals collaborating with IVAJ through conventions for youth policy development.
• Universitat Jaume ImajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity collaborating with IVAJ on studies about rural youth, including a 20,000 EUR agreement to analyze leisure elements and pandemic implications for rural youth identity.
• CALCSICOVA (Coalición de Organizaciones de Salud Sexual)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerSexual health coalition collaborating with IVAJ on the 'Prova la vida sense dubtes' campaign for sexual health information targeting youth at summer festivals.
• CAVAS (Centro de Asistencia a Víctimas de Agresiones Sexuales)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSexual assault victims assistance center whose campaign on chemical submission IVAJ supports through social media.
• ERYICA (European Youth Information and Communication Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean Youth Information and Communication Agency, part of ERYICA Quality initiative, providing quality standards for youth information services.
• EurodeskcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean youth information network providing cross-border information to young people, with IVAJ operating the local Eurodesk point.
• Generalitat ValencianacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent government body under Vicepresidència Primera i Conselleria de Vivenda, Ocupació, Joventut i Igualtat. IVAJ is an autonomous organism under this department.
• Càtedra Joventut (Universitat de València)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChair of Youth at University of Valencia producing educational content (Pin_Jove) on youth topics including mental health and youth work.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• European Youth Card Association (EYCA): Pan-European network of 38 national youth card organizations. IVAJ is an active member through Carnet Jove. Comparable as a peer because EYCA sets service standards, discount infrastructure, and cross-border interoperability that directly shape IVAJ's offering.
• Eurodesk: European youth information network providing cross-border mobility information. IVAJ operates the Valencian Eurodesk point; comparable as a peer because it is the umbrella organization for the mobility information services that IVAJ delivers locally.

Direct peers

• Dirección General de Juventud de la Comunidad de Madrid: Madrid's regional youth authority providing the Carné Joven, training programs, cultural activities, and youth housing support. Comparable to IVAJ in service portfolio, though operating in a much larger urban market.
• INJUVE (Instituto de la Juventud): Spain's national youth institute under the Ministry of Youth and Childhood. It is the federal-level counterpart to IVAJ and provides directly comparable services: Carné Joven, youth information, training, and international mobility programs (Erasmus+, Eurodesk).
• Agència Catalana de la Joventut: Catalonia's regional youth agency, operating under the Generalitat de Catalunya with an analogous mandate to IVAJ: youth card, hostels, mobility, training, and housing support for young people aged 12–35 in its territory.
• Instituto Valenciano de la Juventud (historical reference): The historical predecessor and current legal entity of IVAJ itself; included as a structural reference for the organization's own legacy governance and service continuity under Generalitat Valenciana.
• Instituto Andaluz de la Juventud (IAJ): Andalusia's regional youth agency delivering Carné Joven, youth hostels, training, cultural activities, and Erasmus+ programming. One of IVAJ's closest regional peers by scope, scale, and service mix.

Regional players

• Dirección General de Juventud y Deportes de Castilla-La Mancha: Regional youth authority for Castilla-La Mancha, providing youth information, training, and leisure programs similar to IVAJ but with a smaller population base and budget envelope.
• Dirección General de Juventud de Aragón: Aragon's regional youth authority providing youth information, training, and Carné Joven services. Comparable in scope to IVAJ but with a smaller regional population and a different demographic profile.
• Consejería de Juventud del Gobierno de Canarias: Regional youth authority for the Canary Islands, delivering Carné Joven, training, mobility, and cultural programming in a distinct island geography but with a service portfolio structurally comparable to IVAJ.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/GVAivaj
• YouTubeyoutube.com/gvaJOVE
• Facebookfacebook.com/GVAivaj
• Instagraminstagram.com/gvaivaj
• TikToktiktok.com/@gvaivaj
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ivaj

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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