Le LABA

What Le LABA does

Le LABA is a French non-profit association (Association loi 1901) founded in 2013 in Bordeaux, operating under a dual-structure model. Le LABA carries and develops international cooperation projects for culture and heritage in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, while its related arm ALBA International functions as a specialized agency for European funding acquisition, project engineering, and Qualiopi-certified professional training for the cultural and creative industries, education, sport, and tourism sectors.

The organization serves cultural venues, artistic companies, audiovisual producers, local authorities, and cultural entrepreneurs across Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, Europe, and Asia (notably China). Its service portfolio includes project diagnosis and design, funding opportunity analysis, team training, monitoring, legal advisory, project writing, partnership research, and tailored intra-company training. ALBA International is Qualiopi-certified, and the organization has developed a partner network of 300+ entities across 35+ countries, with memberships in CREA Fed, YOUROPE, Trans Europe Halles, On The Move, ENCATC, and ENCC.

The business model combines non-profit project delivery (largely grant-funded through European programs including ERASMUS+, INTERREG, ESF, FEDER, LEADER, Creative Europe MEDIA, and AFDAS) with fee-based professional services via ALBA International. Active programs include the LABA Mobility Hub, NA Créatives, MindEd (an Erasmus+ project with an AI-driven Social Prescribing App), ACTD digital transition advisory, SEWEM for Sino-European music cooperation, JEUNES MOBILITÉS CRÉATIVES, and MOBILITÉS MÉTIERS CULTURE NA. Pricing for ALBA's training and consulting services is quote-based, with collective/inter-company training (1–3 days) and individualized intra-company formats; OPCO coverage may apply to professional training fees.

Name

Le LABA

Legal name

Le LABA (Association loi 1901)

Website

https://lelaba.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Le LABA is a French non-profit association (with ALBA International as its consulting arm) that helps cultural and creative organizations in Nouvelle-Aquitaine and Europe access European funding, develop international partnerships, and receive Qualiopi-certified training across a 300-partner, 35-country network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cultural consulting and European funding advisory services

NAICS

Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

International Development & Donor-Funded Education Programs (EDADALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Intergovernmental Education Cooperation & Bilateral/Multilateral Programs (EDADALAA), Consortia & Network Exchange Programs (EDAIABAF)

Keywords

• European funding consulting
• Cultural project engineering
• Professional training programs
• International partnership services
• Creative industries advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Bordeaux

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Consulting and Advisory Services: ALBA International provides specialized consulting for European funding acquisition, project management, and internationalization strategy for cultural and creative organizations. Revenue is generated through service fees for project accompaniment and advisory engagements.
2. Professional Training Services: ALBA International is a Qualiopi-certified continuing professional training organization offering collective training, individual training, and tailor-made intra-company training. Training covers European funding programs, project management, and international cooperation. Revenue generated through training fees, with potential OPCO (joint vocational training fund) coverage.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Le LABA is a French non-profit association developing international cooperation projects for culture and heritage, primarily in Nouvelle-Aquitaine. ALBA International, its consulting arm, sells European funding acquisition advisory, integrated project engineering, professional training (Qualiopi-certified), and international partnership development services to cultural and creative organizations, public authorities, and creative professionals across Europe and Asia.

Product overview

Le LABA operates as a dual-structure organization consisting of Le LABA (the main project-carrying entity) and ALBA International (the funding and training arm). Le LABA develops international cooperation projects for culture and heritage in Nouvelle Aquitaine, while ALBA International specializes in raising, managing, and training around European funds for the cultural and creative industries, education, sport, and tourism sectors. The organization offers a comprehensive suite of services including project engineering, administrative support, partnership research, and professional training programs. Key project programs include the LABA Mobility Hub for cultural sector mobility, NA Créatives for women entrepreneurs in creative industries, MindEd for mental health on campuses (featuring an AI-driven Social Prescribing App), the Digital Transition Support Program (ACTD), and various mobility programs for creative professionals. ALBA International provides structured training under its Qualiopi certification, including Action Training modules (Media Production, Local Development, International Cooperation), Individual and Collective Information Sessions, and Intra-Company tailored programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LABA Mobility Hub: Mobility centre dedicated to mobility in the culture, media and audiovisual sector
• SEWEM

Products and services

• ALBA International Project Engineering and Consulting Services Integrated consulting services for European funding acquisition including project diagnosis, funding opportunity analysis, team training, monitoring, legal advisory, conflict resolution, evaluation, intelligence gathering, and project writing. Targeted at cultural and creative organizations, local authorities, and education/sport/tourism operators seeking EU funding for international projects.
• Qualiopi-Certified Professional Training Programs Continuing professional training covering European funding programs, project management, and international cooperation, delivered as collective sessions, individual sessions, inter-company training, and intra-company bespoke training (1/2 day to multi-day formats). Targeted at cultural professionals, public territorial civil servants, and private operators; OPCO coverage available.
• Action Training: Media Production Three-day paid training program for audiovisual producers covering European funding programs (Creative Europe MEDIA), project writing, budget management, and evaluation. Targeted at audiovisual production companies and cinema professionals.
• Action Training: Local Development Three-day paid training deepening knowledge of European funding mechanisms and local development strategies. Targeted at public territorial civil servants and local development practitioners.
• Action Training: International Cooperation Paid training providing tools for international cooperation project development and management. Targeted at cultural and creative professionals engaged in cross-border European and international cooperation projects.
• Collective Information Sessions (Europe in Action) Paid half-day collective sessions to discover European funds and understand funding mechanisms. Targeted at cultural professionals, local authority staff, and creative entrepreneurs seeking an introduction to EU funding programs.
• Individual Information Sessions (Europe in Action) Paid one-on-one interviews and individual sessions to discover European funding opportunities tailored to the client's specific profile and project. Targeted at cultural operators and project leaders needing personalized EU funding advisory before committing to a full training program.
• Intra-Company Tailored Training Bespoke paid training programs built with and for an organization after a prior diagnostic interview analyzing context, needs, and challenges in European project engineering and local development. Targeted at cultural organizations, local authorities, and private operators seeking fully customized European training delivery.
• Partnership Research and Networks Services Paid network identification and partner matching service leveraging a network of 300 partners across more than 35 countries. Targeted at cultural organizations and project leaders seeking European and international collaboration partners for EU-funded projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• 43 partnerships achieved, 85% project success rate, 1200+ beneficiaries served since 2013
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• YARI ProductioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing collaboration with YARI Production (directed by Haiying Song) serving as the point of contact between Asia and Europe in music and performing arts sectors. YARI Production also directs the CECCC (China-Canada Cultural Exchange Centre), federating a powerful Chinese network of organizations and experts in the creative sector.
• CREA FedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of CREA Fed (European Network of Innovation and Inclusion), a European network supporting cultural and creative sector innovation and inclusion projects.
• YOUROPEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of YOUROPE, a European network related to cultural events and festival cooperation.
• Trans Europe HallescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of Trans Europe Halles, a European network of cultural centers and multidisciplinary venues.
• On The MovecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of On The Move, a European cultural mobility network.
• ENCATCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of ENCATC (European Network of Cultural Management Training), the European network for cultural management education and research.
• ENCCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of ENCC (European Network of Cultural Centres), connecting cultural centers across Europe.
• MEWEM FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner in the NA Créatives program, supporting women entrepreneurs in the cultural and creative sector in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
• SINGA BordeauxcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner in the NA Créatives program, promoting entrepreneurship and social inclusion for women in creative industries.
• L'OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the ACTD (Digital Transition Support and Advisory Program), providing expertise in digital transition support for cultural organizations. Located at loffice.coop.
• CEMEA Nouvelle-AquitainecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in JEUNES MOBILITÉS CRÉATIVES project, focused on youth mobility and professional development in creative sectors.
• Ligue de l'Enseignement Nouvelle-AquitainecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in JEUNES MOBILITÉS CRÉATIVES project for youth professional development and international mobility.
• WIPSEE / Maison Europe LandescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in JEUNES MOBILITÉS CRÉATIVES project, contributing to youth mobility and creative professional development.
• ALIFScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in JEUNES MOBILITÉS CRÉATIVES project, supporting international mobility for youth and creative professionals.
• Le RIMcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in MOBILITÉS MÉTIERS CULTURE NA project, supporting mobility for cultural sector professionals in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
• ASTREcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in MOBILITÉS MÉTIERS CULTURE NA project, contributing to the regional network for cultural professional mobility.
• La Cité du CuirminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in MOBILITÉS MÉTIERS CULTURE NA, representing craft sector professionals in cultural mobility programs.
• Pôle européen de la CéramiqueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in MOBILITÉS MÉTIERS CULTURE NA, representing ceramic arts professionals in cultural mobility programs.
• Université de Bordeaux MontaignecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead partner in the MINDED Erasmus+ project (€400,000 budget), focused on mental health and well-being on university campuses using AI-driven social prescribing.
• Compagnie l'OubliéecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Saines en Scène project, focused on women's health in the performing arts sector in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
• Opéra de LimogescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Saines en Scène project, addressing women's health in performing arts.
• Dominique Barneaud / Bellota FilmsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTrainer and MEDIA expert for ALBA's audiovisual production training, providing expertise in Creative Europe MEDIA program applications and evaluation.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Pro Helvetia: Swiss Arts Council supporting Swiss arts and culture internationally, including EU cultural cooperation and international mobility programs. Broader incumbent with comparable function in supporting international cultural cooperation and mobility programs.
• IDEA Consult: Brussels-based consultancy providing EU policy and funding advisory across multiple sectors including culture, education, and research. Broader incumbent offering similar EU funding consulting services but with wider sector coverage and larger scale.
• European Cultural Foundation: Pan-European cultural foundation supporting cultural cooperation across Europe through grants, advocacy, and programs. Broader incumbent operating at European-wide scale with overlapping mission in supporting cultural cooperation and EU cultural policy.

Direct peers

• Relais Culture Europe: French cultural cooperation agency that supports cultural organizations in accessing European programs and developing cross-border projects. Closest direct peer to ALBA International, with overlapping mission in European cultural funding facilitation for French and European cultural sectors.
• ENCATC: European network on cultural management and policy, focusing on education, research, and training for cultural professionals. Comparable in cultural management training and European cultural sector knowledge intermediation; existing partner of Le LABA.
• Trans Europe Halles: Network of European cultural centers and multidisciplinary venues supporting cultural cooperation and EU-funded projects. Comparable in operating EU-funded cultural cooperation projects across European venues; existing partner of Le LABA.
• Culture Action Europe: European network advocating for culture at EU policy level and supporting cultural organizations across Europe. Comparable in European cultural sector intermediation and project development, with similar function as a cultural network convener.
• IETM: International network for contemporary performing arts with focus on international mobility, cross-border cooperation, and EU funding access for performing arts professionals. Directly comparable on mobility and EU project support services for cultural professionals.
• KEA European Affairs: Brussels-based consultancy specializing in EU funding and policy advisory for the cultural and creative sectors. Highly comparable on European cultural funding consulting services, though operating at significantly larger scale.
• On The Move: European cultural mobility information network supporting cross-border mobility for artists and cultural professionals. Directly comparable to LABA Mobility Hub; existing partner of Le LABA and operates in same cultural mobility domain.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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