Officina futuro fondazione W-Group ETS

What Officina futuro fondazione W-Group ETS does

Officina Futuro Fondazione W-Group ETS is an Italian non-profit foundation (Ente del Terzo Settore) headquartered in Bologna and founded by W Group to extend 20 years of labor market expertise into social inclusion programming. The foundation targets three primary beneficiary groups: girls in Italian secondary schools (through the flagship Girls Code it Better project), workers aged 50 and above facing re-employment challenges, and people with disabilities requiring inclusive employment pathways, alongside broader gender-equality and work-culture awareness initiatives delivered via workshops, motivational talks, and public events.

The foundation's core product is Girls Code it Better, an educational initiative that adapts the Lepida Scuola methodology to deliver STEM orientation and coding workshops for young women in secondary schools across Italy. The programme operates through in-school clubs facilitated by trained teachers (docenti maker), with closing Code&Tell events where participants present their projects; it had reached at least its 7th edition by the 2020-2021 school year and was invited to the 6th edition of the Stati Generali della Scuola Digitale in November 2021. Beyond this flagship, the foundation runs short training workshops (1-3 days), long-scheduled projects, motivational talks, and inclusion-focused activities delivered in partnership with schools, public libraries, municipalities, and industrial associations across Emilia-Romagna, Lombardy, Veneto, Trentino-Alto Adige, Piedmont, and Tuscany.

Revenue is generated entirely through donations and grants, with no commercial product or pricing model. Funding sources include an annual grant from founding partner W Group, private contributions from national corporates (MAW, Ubisoft, Sew EuroDrive, Blackship, Maggioli, Mecaer Aviation Group) and local sponsors, plus institutional support from municipalities (Comune di Formigine, Comune di Ferrara, Comune di Marene, Comune di Casalgrande, Comune di Concesio, Provincia autonoma di Trento, Città di Imola), public libraries, and industrial associations (Confindustria Veneto EST, Unindustria Reggio Emilia). A Code of Ethics and Minor Protection Policy approved by the Board of Directors on 22 November 2021 governs operations involving minors, and the foundation is GDPR-compliant. All programmes are provided free of charge to beneficiaries.

Name

Officina futuro fondazione W-Group ETS

Legal name

Officina Futuro Fondazione W Group ETS

Website

https://officinafuturofondazione.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Officina Futuro Fondazione W-Group ETS is an Italian non-profit foundation running STEM education, gender inclusion, and re-employment programmes, anchored by the Girls Code it Better initiative for secondary school girls and funded by founding partner W Group and public grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Inclusion & Workforce Orientation

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Educational Services (611), Human Rights Organizations (813311)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

STEM, Digital Literacy & Maker Education Nonprofits (BPAGADAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Workforce Development & Inclusive Employment (Job Training, Placement) (BPAGALAB), Education Access & EdTech for Equity (Low-cost Learning, Skills Platforms) (BPAGALAH), Gender Equality & Women’s Empowerment (BPAGABAF)

Keywords

• Stem education programs
• Gender equality training
• Workforce reorientation
• Social inclusion projects
• Digital literacy workshops

Headquarters

HQ city

Bologna

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Private donations and grants: The foundation receives financial and material contributions from private companies and organizations (sostegno privato). Partners provide technical, managerial, and financial support to sustain ongoing projects and new initiatives. W Group (founding partner) provides an annual grant for the execution and achievement of the foundation's objectives.
2. Institutional support and public grants: The foundation receives support from public institutions, municipalities, provinces, and public libraries (sostegno istituzionale) that contribute to the funding and facilitation of projects, particularly those targeting local communities.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Officina Futuro Fondazione W-Group ETS is an Italian non-profit foundation (ETS - Ente del Terzo Settore) that delivers free STEM orientation programmes for girls in secondary schools through its flagship Girls Code it Better project, workforce re-employment and reorientation support for workers over 50, and inclusive projects for people with different abilities. Its programmes are delivered through direct partnerships with schools, municipalities, public libraries, and private companies across multiple Italian regions, using workshops, long-scheduled projects, motivational talks, and public events.

Product overview

Officina Futuro Fondazione W Group operates as a foundation focused on job market orientation, education, training, and social inclusion. The organization centers its work on young people and aims to promote equal opportunities and inclusion. Its primary programmatic offering is the 'Girls Code it Better' project, which targets girls in secondary schools to encourage STEM education and careers. The foundation also organizes workshops, talks, and events aimed at orientation, reorientation, gender equality, and the re-employment of people over 50.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Girls Code it Better: A project aimed at encouraging girls to consider STEM careers by involving girls from secondary schools in technology and coding activities, using the Lepida Scuola method.

Products and services

• Girls Code it Better An educational project that engages girls from secondary schools in STEM learning activities, using the Lepida Scuola methodology to encourage young women to consider training courses and careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields. The programme operates through school-based clubs facilitated by docenti maker (teacher mentors).
• Over 50 Workforce Reorientation Programme A programme supporting workers aged 50 and above who face re-employment challenges and professional fragility, providing skills development, career reorientation, and inclusion support. Specific launch date not disclosed.
• Inclusive Projects for People with Different Abilities Targeted, inclusive projects designed to help individuals facing barriers to professional inclusion develop their potential and participate in the workforce, with accessibility-focused design. Specific launch date not disclosed.

Quantifiable outcome

• Girls Code it Better reached its 7th edition during the 2020-2021 school year, with a Code&Tell closing event featuring participant girls.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

36 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and moderate.

• MAW S.p.a.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerNational supporter providing private sponsorship. MAW S.p.a. is listed under 'sostegno nazionale' (national support) on the Partners page.
• BlackshipminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed under 'sostegno nazionale' (national support) as a private sector partner contributing to foundation projects.
• Sew EuroDriveminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed under 'sostegno nazionale' as a national supporter of foundation projects.
• UbisoftminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a local supporter. Ubisoft's involvement aligns with STEM/gaming education themes relevant to the Girls Code it Better project.
• Mecaer Aviation GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed under local supporters contributing to foundation projects.
• Women in 3D PrintingmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlignment with Girls Code it Better's mission to promote women in technology. The partnership supports gender equality objectives and the breaking of STEM stereotypes.
• QuestITmoderateTechnology or IntegrationQuestIT is listed as a technology company supporter, potentially providing technical expertise relevant to digital literacy and AI-themed projects.
• Men At CodemoderateTechnology or IntegrationMen At Code is credited for the website design (credits appear on all pages: '© 2023 — credits menatcode.it'). Likely provides ongoing technical and web development support.
• Maggioli S.p.A.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed under local supporters. Maggioli is a major Italian publishing and technology company that may contribute to dissemination and project reach.
• NavigerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed under local supporters (sostegno locale).
• Galdi S.r.l.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed under local supporters.
• PasubiominorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed under local supporters.
• Confindustria Veneto ESTmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerConfindustria Veneto EST (part of the Assindustria Veneto Centro network) is an institutional partner providing access to the business community and potential employment pathways for foundation beneficiaries.
• Fondazione Erminio BonattiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed under local supporters as a private foundation contributing to foundation projects.
• Prosilas S.r.l.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed under local supporters.
• Comune di ConcesiominorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed under institutional support (sostegno istituzionale). Provides local government backing and potentially venue access.
• Biblioteca di ConcesiominorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed under institutional support. Public libraries serve as local hosts for foundation activities and workshops.
• C2 GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed under 'They believed in the project' (Hanno creduto nel progetto).
• AIMAG S.p.a.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed under 'Hanno creduto nel progetto'.
• Delta Tre GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed under 'Hanno creduto nel progetto'.
• ValsirminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed under 'Hanno creduto nel progetto'.
• KohlerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed under 'Hanno creduto nel progetto'.
• Unindustria Reggio EmiliamoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed under 'Hanno creduto nel progetto'. Unindustria is a major industrial association that can provide industry connections and employment pathways.
• ARAN World S.r.l. UnipersonaleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed under 'Hanno creduto nel progetto'.
• Comune di FormigineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed under 'Hanno creduto nel progetto'. Municipal partner providing local support and venue access.
• Comune di FerraraminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed under 'Hanno creduto nel progetto'.
• Provincia autonoma di TrentominorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed under 'Hanno creduto nel progetto'.
• Distretto Family Valle del ChieseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed under 'Hanno creduto nel progetto'.
• BCC San CataldominorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed under 'Hanno creduto nel progetto'. A cooperative bank (Banca di Credito Cooperativo) providing financial sector backing.
• Città di ImolaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed under 'Hanno creduto nel progetto'.
• Biblioteca Comunale Falcone-BorsellinominorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed under 'Hanno creduto nel progetto'.
• Amici delle Bioblioteca MareneminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed under 'Hanno creduto nel progetto'.
• Credit AgricoleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed under 'Hanno creduto nel progetto'.
• Fondazione Piacenza VigevanominorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed under 'Hanno creduto nel progetto'.
• Comune di MareneminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed under 'Hanno creduto nel progetto'.
• Comune di CasalgrandeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed under 'Hanno creduto nel progetto'.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Women in Tech Italy: Italian association promoting women's participation in technology and STEM careers, with school-facing programs and corporate partnerships. Directly comparable to Officina Futuro's Girls Code it Better mission of closing the gender gap in STEM.
• Fondazione Adecco: Italian corporate foundation focused on workforce inclusion, training, and re-employment of disadvantaged groups. Highly comparable to Officina Futuro's over-50 re-employment and disability-inclusion programs, with similar nonprofit, donation-funded model.
• Programma il Futuro (CINI): National initiative by the Italian University Consortium for Informatics (CINI) that brings digital literacy and coding into Italian secondary schools. Directly comparable delivery model to Girls Code it Better in Italian school settings.
• Codemotion: Italy-based tech community and education platform running coding events, training, and youth programs. Comparable in its mission to grow tech skills among young Italians and its engagement with schools and developer ecosystems.

Broad incumbents

• Fondazione TIM: Corporate foundation of Telecom Italia dedicated to digital culture, inclusion, and education. Comparable mission in using technology for social inclusion, with substantially greater resources and broader geographic reach than Officina Futuro.
• Fondazione Vodafone Italia: Corporate foundation of Vodafone Italy focused on digital education, social inclusion, and connectivity. Larger and better-funded than Officina Futuro, with overlapping themes of digital literacy and inclusion but operating at national scale.

Others

• WeWorld: Italian NGO working on inclusion, education, and women's empowerment both in Italy and internationally. Comparable in mission around women-inclusion and disadvantaged group support, though with a broader international footprint and donor base.
• Save the Children Italia: Major Italian NGO focused on children's rights, education, and combating youth poverty and exclusion. Comparable in addressing youth education and inclusion for disadvantaged populations, though at much larger scale and broader mandate.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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