ITS Red Academy

What ITS Red Academy does

ITS Red Academy is an Italian non-profit foundation (Fondazione) operating as an Istituto Tecnologico Superiore (ITS Academy) that delivers two-year post-diploma higher technical education programs focused on sustainability, energy efficiency, digital building technologies, and innovation applied to the built environment and business. The foundation operates eleven specialized two-year programs (Building Manager, Building Specialist 4.0, Construction Manager, Design Manager Sistema Arredo, Energy Manager, Energy Specialist 5.0, Green Manager, Green Specialist, Marketing Business Support Manager, Marketing Manager Sistema Arredo, and Public Administration Manager), each combining approximately 1,800 hours of classroom instruction with 630–860 hours of company-based internships and culminating in a Level 5 EQF diploma recognized under Italian law. The academy does not develop or sell a commercial technology product; its intellectual property is the curriculum itself, co-designed with more than 20 named industry partners across construction, energy, furniture, and design sectors, integrated with digital tooling (BIM, CAD 2D/3D, SCADA, KNX) and certifications (Certificatore Energetico, CasaClima, KNX, PES-PAV).

The business model is a hybrid of (i) modest student tuition fees (e.g., €650/year for Public Administration Manager), (ii) administration of publicly funded and privately endowed scholarships — including 57 merit scholarships in Veneto and multiple need-based scholarships in Varese (€2,481 to €6,000+ per student) sourced from regional governments and EU programs — and (iii) in-kind industry support through partner-company internships and curriculum co-design. The academy also holds an Erasmus Charter for Higher Education and operates a partnership with Intesa Sanpaolo to provide student credit access. Operations are organized from a legal headquarters and newly inaugurated ITS Red HUB in Padova (Via Orlandini 10, opened May 2026), with regional secretariats in Varese and course delivery at multiple secondary-school sites across Veneto (Padova, Verona, Treviso, Vicenza, Bassano del Grappa) and Lombardia (Varese). The organization reports a 90%+ employment rate within one year of graduation and 211 graduates in the 2026 cohort.

The go-to-market motion is dual-channel: a community/event-led acquisition engine anchored by orientation services to 4th- and 5th-year Italian secondary school students (recognized as PCTO hours under law 145/2018), open days at the new Padova HUB and regional sites, careers-fair presence (notably Job&Orienta 2025), and student-ambassador referral programs; combined with a multi-platform social media presence (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn) and a newly launched WhatsApp communication channel. Revenues and ownership structure are not publicly disclosed; the foundation is privately held with no parent company, venture, or private-equity ownership identified in the source materials.

Name

ITS Red Academy

Legal name

ITS Red Academy

Website

https://itsred.it

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

ITS Red Academy is an Italian non-profit foundation that delivers eleven two-year post-diploma technical education programs focused on sustainability, energy efficiency, construction, and digital business for secondary school graduates in Veneto and Lombardia, combining classroom instruction with extensive company internships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Technical and Vocational Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Junior Colleges (611210)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA)

Keywords

• Higher technical education
• Vocational training programs
• Post-diploma courses
• Sustainability education
• Energy efficiency training

Headquarters

HQ city

Padova

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and course fees: ITS Red Academy generates revenue primarily through tuition fees charged for its two-year post-diploma courses. Specific course pricing is partially disclosed (e.g., Public Administration Manager at €650/year). Revenue also includes examination fees (e.g., €25 for the Certificatore Energetico exam) and administrative fees for selection processes.
2. Scholarship and grant administration: The academy distributes publicly funded and privately endowed scholarships (up to €6,000+ per student per year) funded by regional government bodies (Veneto, Lombardia/Varese) and EU sources. Managing these funds may also represent a revenue-supporting function.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ITS Red Academy is a nonprofit foundation delivering 2-year post-diploma higher technical education programs (ITS courses) across construction, energy, sustainability, design, and marketing. Each program pairs classroom theory with 630–860 hours of company-based internships (stage), is co-designed with industry partners, and culminates in a Level 5 EQF (European) diploma recognized by the Italian Ministry of Education.

Product overview

ITS Red Academy offers a portfolio of 11 specialized 2-year post-diploma higher technical education programs (ITS courses) in the areas of construction, energy, sustainability, design, and marketing. All programs combine theoretical instruction with practical company internships (stages) and lead to a Level 5 European diploma. The courses are offered across two regions (Veneto and Lombardia) and emphasize digital skills, Industry 4.0 technologies, and sustainability principles. Programs include Building Manager, Building Specialist 4.0, Construction Manager, Design Manager Sistema Arredo, Energy Manager, Energy Specialist 5.0, Green Manager, Green Specialist, Marketing Business Support Manager, Marketing Manager Sistema Arredo, and Public Administration Manager.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Building Manager
• Building Specialist 4.0
• Construction Manager
• Design Manager Sistema Arredo
• Energy Manager
• Energy Specialist 5.0
• Green Manager
• Green Specialist
• Marketing Business Support Manager
• Marketing Manager Sistema Arredo
• Public Administration Manager

Quantifiable outcome

• 9 out of 10 students find employment in less than 1 year after graduation
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• FuturaSunminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFuturaSun, founded in 2008, is a photovoltaic module and panel manufacturer providing solutions for domestic and industrial structures. The company invests in young, qualified personnel in the growing renewable energy sector. It partners with ITS Red Academy to access trained graduates for its technical workforce needs.
• FBE WoodlivingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFBE Woodliving has 40 years of experience in natural wood construction, building healthy, innovative, and safe wooden buildings throughout Italy. It is the only Italian producer of MHM (Massive Wood Wall) panels. It collaborates with ITS Red Academy as a host company for student internships and curriculum input.
• Est PropertyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEst Property, active since 2005, is a real estate management company with approximately 15 employees focused on the Northeast Italy market. It manages and valorizes real estate assets through integrated administrative, technical, and consulting services.
• EspiùminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEspiù is an engineering company founded in 2012 specializing in energy efficiency and energy management design. Founded by a professional with 30 years of experience, the company focuses on sustainable solutions and invests in continuous staff training.
• EcosismminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEcosism is a company focused on technological innovation and environmental sustainability in construction. Its Geniale Cappotto Sismico (Seismic Thermal Coat) provides combined seismic improvement and energy efficiency for existing buildings. The partnership creates concrete connections between the training world and the production system.
• Daku ItaliaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDaku Italia operates in the building/construction market, specifically in extensive and intensive green roofing. Since 2016, it has pursued a path focused on research and innovation with attention to ethics and environmental, economic, and social sustainability. It developed the patented DAKU IRRIGA irrigation system.
• Corà Domenico e Figli S.p.A.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorà Domenico e Figli S.p.A., established in 1919, is a centenary wood and derived products company in Altavilla Vicentina (VI), specialized in cutting, planing, drying, and flooring. It serves over 6,000 wood sector clients worldwide with a drying capacity of over 6,000 mc per cycle. 2023 turnover approximately €97 million.
• Colfert S.p.A.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorColfert S.p.A. is a Benefit Company based in Mogliano Veneto (TV), a specialized distributor for over 50 years of hardware and accessories for wooden, aluminum, and PVC frames. It offers a catalog of over 20,000 articles and also provides technical training for fabricators and installers. Operates primarily in Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia, with expansion toward Brescia.
• Celenit S.p.A.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCelenit S.p.A., based in Onara di Tombolo (PD), has produced thermoacoustic insulating panels in mineralized spruce wood wool bound with Portland cement for over 50 years. Its products are certified PEFC, FSC, ANAB-ICEA, and natureplus. The approximately 30,000 sqm plant produces over 10,000 panels per day.
• Cattelan Italia S.p.A.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCattelan Italia S.p.A. is based in Carrè (VI), founded in 1979 by Giorgio and Silvia Cattelan, now led by Paolo Cattelan. It is an Italian leader and among the world's major players in 100% Made in Italy living furniture: tables, chairs, beds, sideboards, bookshelves, lighting, and accessories. Present in over 104 countries with more than 2,500 points of sale.
• Carretta SerramentiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCarretta Serramenti is a manufacturer of wooden and wood-aluminum windows based in Zanè (VI), in operation since 1930. It designs and produces internally windows, doors, and shading systems with high thermal insulation, with a CasaClima partnership active since 2008. Offers a complete service from measurement to production, delivery, and installation.
• BTicinominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBTicino is part of the Legrand Group and is among the world leaders in digital and electrical infrastructure for buildings. Known for quality, technology, and Italian design, it is recognized globally as representing 'Made in Italy.' The company has a strong orientation toward innovation and experimentation, introducing aesthetics and comfort to a functionality-dominated sector.
• Banfi SrlminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBanfi Srl is a construction and rental company based in Lomazzo (Como), specialized in construction and renovation of apartments, facades, residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. It also offers aerial platform rental (with and without operator) and asbestos/eternit roof disposal services.
• Apiservizi Varese SrlminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerApiservizi Varese Srl is a service company of Confapi Varese that supports SMEs and professionals in multiple areas: professional and funded training, HR intermediation and selection, workplace safety and environment, administrative and fiscal assistance, corporate welfare, and smart working. It delivers qualifying courses (safety, first aid, fire) and supports companies in accessing professional funds.
• Atlas PlanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAtlas Plan is a brand of Atlas Concorde, specialized in large-format porcelain stoneware slab production. The brand invests heavily in R&D and has become a reference point in the sector, while Atlas Concorde is a leader in porcelain tile production. Applications include furniture elements, floors and wall coverings, and ventilated facades.
• Albini e Castelli SrlminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlbini e Castelli Srl is a general construction company founded in 1913 in Varese with over 110 years of history. It carries out complex residential, commercial, industrial, hospital, shopping center, and logistics projects, as well as prestigious restorations including the Eremo di Santa Caterina del Sasso and the Basilica di San Vittore. Operates in central-northern Italy and internationally in Albania.
• AdaptevminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdaptev is a consulting and design firm focused on well-being of people and environmental sustainability. Through high-impact climate-positive solutions, it guides public entities and private subjects through urban innovation and territorial regeneration processes, promoting participatory processes and shared planning. It was founded by Emiliano Vettore and Diego Pellizzaro, urbanists from IUAV Venice.
• AES VenetominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAES Veneto (Ambiente, Efficienza energetica, Sostenibilità) is a non-profit association born from the CasaClima Network Padova-Rovigo-Venezia. It brings together professionals, companies, and craftsmen in the construction sector around CasaClima energy certification, energy saving, and environmental sustainability. It organizes courses, conferences, and study trips for members.
• AB LegnominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAB Legno was founded in Varese province in 1986 by Adriano Bevilacqua as a carpentry and wooden roofing specialist. Now led by the founder's children and operating on 2,000 sqm of production space, it involves over 50 qualified professionals and holds CasaClima and Passivhaus certifications.
• Erasmus+ / European partner companiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerITS Red Academy holds the ECHE (Erasmus Charter for Higher Education) enabling first-year students to undertake training periods abroad at European companies for a minimum of 5 weeks from May/June to September. 34 international mobility scholarships were offered for summer 2026.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ITS Angelo Rizzardi: Italian ITS Academy based in Longarone (Belluno, Veneto) focused on eyewear/optics and fashion-product technical training. Same ITS regulatory framework, same 2-year post-diploma dual model with industry internships, and same Veneto regional footprint as ITS Red Academy.
• ITS Academy Steve Jobs: Italian ITS Academy based in Brescia (Lombardia) focused on ICT, digital, and software development. Operates the same 2-year post-diploma dual-training model and shares the Lombardia regional footprint with ITS Red's Varese operations, competing for similar student pools and corporate partners.
• DHBW Baden-Württemberg: Germany's largest dual education university (Duale Hochschule), operating the same dual-training model (classroom theory + company internships) as ITS Red Academy. Both institutions combine academic instruction with extensive company-based stages and serve as talent pipelines for regional industrial employers.
• ITS Meccatronico Veneto: Italian ITS Academy headquartered in the Vicenza/Schio area focused on mechatronics and automation. Operates the same 2-year post-diploma dual-training model with industry partners in Veneto, targeting overlapping partner companies and student segments as ITS Red.
• ITS Lombardia Meccatronica: Italian ITS Academy operating in Lombardia focused on mechatronics. Same regulatory framework (ITS Academy), same dual-training model, and same regional footprint as ITS Red's Lombardia operations; targets similar industrial partner base.
• ITS Academy MITI - Made in Italy: Italian ITS Academy focused on Made in Italy sectors, including furniture, design, and fashion — directly overlapping with ITS Red's Design Manager Sistema Arredo and Marketing Manager Sistema Arredo programs. Same national ITS regulatory framework and dual-training approach.

Broad incumbents

• Politecnico di Torino: Italy's oldest technical university, based in Piemonte. Offers degree programs in engineering, architecture, and design that overlap with ITS Red's technical offerings but at full degree-granting level with much broader scope and longer duration.
• Università IUAV di Venezia: Italian state university specializing in architecture, urban planning, and design, based in Venice (Veneto region). Overlaps with ITS Red's Design Manager, Building Manager, and Marketing programs but offers full academic degree paths rather than 2-year post-diploma technical training.
• Università di Padova: Major Italian research university headquartered in Padova — the same city as ITS Red Academy's headquarters. Offers full degree programs in engineering, science, and management that compete for the same post-diploma student pool but with substantially broader academic scope and university credentials.
• Politecnico di Milano: One of Italy's largest and most prestigious technical universities, located in Lombardia with satellite campuses. Offers degree programs in engineering, architecture, design, and energy that overlap with ITS Red's curriculum (BIM, energy, construction) but at university degree level rather than post-diploma technical level.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/FONDAZIONEITSRED
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/its-red-academy
• Instagraminstagram.com/itsred_academy
• TikToktiktok.com/@itsred_academy

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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