IVAP

What IVAP does

IVAP (Instituto Vasco de Administración Pública / Administrazio Publikoaren Euskal Institutua) is the official public administration institute of the Basque Government (Eusko Jaurlaritza), established in 1983 and headquartered in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Basque Country, Spain. It operates as a government state entity — not a commercial company — with a headcount of 11–50 employees, delivering an integrated portfolio of services to public servants across the Basque Autonomous Community. Its core mandate is the training, linguistic certification (Basque language profiles A1–C2), official translation, and professional development of Basque public administration staff, including civil service examination management through the HAUTANET platform.

IVAP's technology stack consists of multiple specialized, internally operated platforms: HAUTANET for public employment selection; IZO (Itzultzaile Zerbitzu Ofiziala), the official translation service with a neural-juridical administrative translator; Euskalterm (public terminology database), DUDANET (linguistic query service), IDABA (translation memory database), and ELET (computing tools for working in Basque) — all delivered over the EuskalSarea public administration network and accessible through IZENPE-authenticated digital certificates. Azternet handles online linguistic profile certification procedures; Moodle-based online learning runs through autoprestakuntza.euskadi.eus. The institute publishes journals and books, operates three physical training sites (Vitoria-Gasteiz, Bilbao, Donostia-San Sebastián), and runs the "Administrazio hizkera argia" (Clear Administrative Language) blog.

The revenue model is hybrid and institutional. Core funding flows from the Basque Government budget under the Department of Public Governance and Self-Governance; direct commercial revenue is generated through (i) training course fees regulated by ministerial order (approximately €106–€263 per course, established June 2022), (ii) linguistic profile certification exam fees, (iii) official translation fees, and (iv) publication sales. Distribution is direct-to-institution via the IVAP Application Portal (for Basque Government employees), Solaskidegune (for collaborating municipalities and provincial administrations), and channel partnerships with Euskaltegis (Basque language schools) for summer intensive courses. All customer relationships sit within the Basque public administration ecosystem — Government of Basque Country, the three provincial councils (Araba, Bizkaia, Gipuzkoa), Basque municipalities, and educational entities such as UPV/EHU under collaboration agreements.

Name

IVAP

Legal name

Administración General de la Comunidad Autónoma de Euskadi

Website

https://ivap.euskadi.eus

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

IVAP is the official Basque Government institute providing mandatory language certification, official translation, civil service examination management, and professional training exclusively to Basque Country public administration employees across the Eusko Jaurlaritza, provincial, and municipal administrations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Public Administration Services

NAICS

Language Schools (611630), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Administration of Education Programs (92311), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Management Services (8741), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Psychometric Standards, Test Development & Validation Authorities (EDADAFAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Language Proficiency Exam Prep (CEFR, TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test, PTE) (EDANACAD), ESL for Specific Industries (Healthcare, Hospitality, Construction, etc.) (EDAAACAD), Language Proficiency & Communication Assessments (BPACAMAK), Adult & Workplace English (ESP) Materials (EDAGAHAH), English Language Learner (ELL/ESL) Academic Intervention (EDAKADAF)

Keywords

• Public administration training
• Basque language certification
• Official translation services
• Civil service examinations
• Terminology database services

Headquarters

HQ city

Vitoria-Gasteiz, Basque Country

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Training Course Fees: IVAP charges public fees for training courses as established by official order (Order of June 20, 2022). Prices vary by course type and duration, ranging from approximately 106€ to 263€ per course.
2. Linguistic Profile Certification: Fees for language certification exams and accreditation services for Basque language profiles (A1-C2 levels)
3. Translation Services (IZO): Official translation services for Basque public administrations including translation, revision, and interpretation
4. Publication Sales: Sale of IVAP publications including books, journals (Revista Vasca Administración Pública, Administrazioa Euskaraz, Revista Vasca de Gestión de Personas), and specialized materials

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

IVAP is the Basque Institute of Public Administration, delivering professional training courses, official Basque language proficiency certification (A1-C2 levels), official translation and interpretation services (IZO), standardized administrative terminology (EUSKALTERM), public employment selection process management (HAUTANET), and specialized documentation/library services exclusively for public administration employees in the Basque Country.

Product overview

IVAP (Instituto Vasco de Administración Pública) is a Basque government institute providing an integrated public administration services portal rather than a single product. The portfolio centers on HAUTANET for public employment selection, IZO for official translation services, Euskalterm terminology database, Azternet for linguistic certification, and Dudanet for linguistic consultations. Supporting offerings include the ELEBI language training seminars, Linguistic Profile (HE) certification examinations, IVAP Library specialized in urban planning, the ELET Basque language work tools, IDABA translation memory database, Administrazio hizkera argia clear language blog, and EVETU environmental-territorial training. These services operate through unified web platforms connecting Basque public administration staff to training, certification, translation, terminology, and documentation resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IZO: Official Translation Service of the Basque Government
• ELEBI
• ELET
• EVETU
• Azternet
• Idazlagun
• Dudanet
• Euskalterm

Products and services

• HAUTANET Public Employment Selection Platform Online platform managing competitive examinations, temporary employment pools, and job offers for the Basque public administration, including call listings and selection process administration.
• IZO Official Translation Service Official translation service providing translation, revision, and interpretation services for Basque Public Administrations, including a neural legal-administrative translator accessible via the EuskalSarea network.
• EUSKALTERM Public Terminology Bank Public terminology database providing standardized Basque terminology for administrative and technical use across public institutions.
• Azternet Linguistic Certification System Online portal for managing linguistic profile certifications, examination registration, and credential verification for Basque public administration employees.
• DUDANET Linguistic Consultation Service Online linguistic consultation service providing answers to Basque language usage questions for public administration staff.
• IVAP Library and Documentation Center Specialized research and consultation center focusing on urban planning and environmental topics for Basque public administration staff.
• ELEBI Linguistic Training Seminar Program Specialized linguistic training program through seminars for Basque Government employees to improve bilingual workplace communication skills.
• Linguistic Profile Certification (A1-C2) Certification system for Basque language proficiency at six levels (A1-C2) required for public administration positions, including examinations and accreditation.
• ELET Basque Language Work Tools Application providing computing tools for working in Basque language, accessible to public administrations via the euskalsarea network.
• IDABA Translation Database Internet-accessible database of administrative translations for consultation, supporting consistent terminology across public administration.
• EVETU Territorial Planning Program Training, research, and dissemination program in territorial planning, urban planning, and environmental matters for Basque public administration.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 90 training courses offered across multiple categories
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Euskaltegis (Basque Language Schools)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEuskaltegis are authorized providers of IVAP-approved Basque language training courses, particularly for summer courses. They operate under collaboration agreements and deliver courses in July, August, and September with over 80 hours of intensive instruction or residential programs.
• Municipalities and Provincial Councils (Ayuntamientos, Diputaciones)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal and provincial administrations participate through collaboration agreements (Convenio de colaboración) to provide language training and certification services to their employees through IVAP programs.
• IZENPE (Basque Public Entity for Electronic Certification)coreTechnology or IntegrationIZENPE provides digital certificate authentication required for accessing IVAP services including translation requests, course registrations, and linguistic profile certification procedures.
• EuskalSarea NetworkcoreTechnology or IntegrationThe Basque public administration network (euskalsarea) provides the IT infrastructure for accessing IVAP services including the EL Elet application and IZO neural translator. Public administrations integrated in the network can access these tools.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• LanguageWire: Commercial enterprise translation and language-services platform with neural MT and translation-memory capabilities. Comparable to IVAP's IZO and IDABA offerings from a technology-architecture perspective, though serving private-sector rather than government clients.
• INAP (Instituto Nacional de Administración Pública): Spain's national public-administration training institute providing civil-service training, selection process management and publications across all central-government bodies. IVAP can be viewed as its Basque-country regional equivalent with additional language-policy responsibilities.

Others

• HAZI (Basque Government rural development and training entity): Public entity of the Basque Government providing training and capacity-building services to rural and primary-sector professionals. Comparable as a Basque-government public training body with overlapping channels and administrative infrastructure, though in a different policy domain.

Direct peers

• EGAP (Escola Galega de Administración Pública): Galician regional government's training institute for civil servants, offering courses, selection processes and language-related services for Galician administration. Comparable to IVAP in mission, scale and minority-language orientation within another Spanish autonomous community.
• Escola d'Administració Pública de Catalunya (EAPC): Catalan government's public-administration training school offering training, selection processes and language services (including Catalan proficiency) to public employees. Closest functional analogue to IVAP, including language certification and translation components within an autonomous-community framework.
• Cymraeg / Welsh Language Commissioner: Statutory Welsh-language regulator and promoter with remit over public-sector Welsh language standards and training. Highly comparable to IVAP in being a government-backed body promoting a regional minority language across public administration.
• Instituto Andaluz de Administración Pública (IAAP): Andalusian autonomous-community institute providing training, selection and professional development to regional civil servants. Comparable in scope and role to IVAP, though without the explicit minority-language mandate.
• Foras na Gaeilge: All-Irish body responsible for the promotion of the Irish language across public administration and society, including training and certification functions. Comparable in mandate and minority-language orientation to IVAP's Basque language work.

Regional players

• Secretaría Xeral de Política Lingüística (Xunta de Galicia): Galician government secretariat responsible for Galician language policy, including civil-service language requirements and terminology services. Overlaps with IVAP's EUSKALTERM/DUDANET-style terminology and HE-style certification mandate for another Spanish minority language.
• Comisión para la Normalización Lingüística / Centro de Normalización Lingüística (CNL): Catalan network of language normalization centers providing Catalan language training and certification across Catalonia. Overlaps with IVAP's ELEBI/HE linguistic training and certification remit but serves a different geographic territory.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/IVAP_eus
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCg-m5OeSbW2cHo8CVproP_g
• Facebookfacebook.com/IVAP-367368860124901
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ivap-ejgv
• Instagraminstagram.com/ivapeuskadi

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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