Stichting Prodas

What Stichting Prodas does

Stichting Prodas is a Dutch nonprofit primary education foundation (onderwijsstichting) founded in 2000 and headquartered in Asten-Heusden, Netherlands. It operates 21 schools — 20 regular primary schools (basisscholen) and 1 special primary school (SBO de Brigantijn) — across three municipalities in the Peel region: Deurne, Asten, and Someren. The foundation serves approximately 4,500-4,700 students aged 4-12 with more than 530 employees, offering a portfolio that includes standard primary education, specialized Leo-onderwijs for gifted children (~50 students across 3 groups), NT2/Nieuwkomersklassen for non-Dutch speaking newcomers, Plusklassen enrichment, and grief/loss support services (Verlies en Rouw Begeleiding).

The foundation operates a non-commercial educational technology stack consisting of the Prodas Webshop (Wilik) for internal resource sharing, the Prodas-Talentmanager HR system, the Prodas-Academie professional development platform, and centralized enrollment for Someren-Dorp schools. Prodas-innovatie, the foundation's innovation center launched in 2020, consolidates the Ontdeklab, makerspace, muzieklab, leenkisten, and the Kinderraad (transitioning into Ontwikkelteam junior in 2025-2026). The organization adopted ZIVVER secure communications on 26 February 2025 and operates under an AVG/GDPR-compliant IBP policy with Lumen Group as external Data Protection Officer. No public APIs, developer-facing integrations, or AI/ML capabilities are documented.

The business model is non-commercial: Prodas is financed primarily through Dutch government primary education funding (the lumpsum system tied to student enrollment), supplemented by membership in SWV Helmond-Peelland PO 30-08 for additional student support funding. Education is free for families; voluntary parental contributions may be sought for supplementary activities. Governance separates execution (College van Bestuur led by Bestuurder Mischa Kleukers) from supervision (Raad van Toezicht with six members). The foundation has no parent company and no external investors.

Name

Stichting Prodas

Legal name

Stichting Prodas

Website

https://prodas.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Stichting Prodas is a Dutch nonprofit primary education foundation operating 21 schools across Deurne, Asten, and Someren municipalities, serving approximately 4,500-4,700 students aged 4-12 with 530+ staff, financed via government lumpsum funding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Primary Education Services

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJAAAH

Public Special Education Schools & Programs

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Public K–12 Schools & Districts

SECONDARYBPAGADAH

Special Education, Disability Support & Inclusive Education Nonprofits

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Education & Youth Development Nonprofits

SECONDARYEDAJAGAH

Newcomer & Refugee Student Support Programs

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/K–12 Special Programs (Gifted, ESL/ELL, Remedial, RTI/MTSS)

Keywords

• Primary education services
• Elementary school network
• Gifted education programs
• Language support classes
• Student support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Asten-Heusden

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Education Funding: As a Dutch primary education foundation (onderwijsstichting), Prodas receives government funding based on student enrollment numbers. This public funding covers operational costs including staff salaries, school facilities, and educational materials.
2. Support Services Revenue: Revenue from providing specialized educational services such as language classes (NT2), gifted education (Leo-onderwijs), and expert network support to other schools or regions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Stichting Prodas is a Dutch primary education foundation operating 21 elementary schools (20 regular and 1 special primary school) across the municipalities of Deurne, Asten, and Someren in the Peel region of the Netherlands. It provides free public primary education to approximately 4,500-4,700 children aged 4-12, supplemented by specialized programs including Leo-onderwijs for gifted students, NT2 language classes for newcomers, an Expert Network for learning and behavioral support, and Prodas-innovatie as a citizenship and digital literacy innovation center.

Product overview

Stichting Prodas is a primary education foundation operating 21 elementary schools (20 regular and 1 special basic school) across Deurne, Asten, and Someren in the Netherlands. The organization functions as an educational services provider rather than a technology product company. Its portfolio consists of educational programs (Leo-onderwijs for gifted students, NT2/Nieuwkomersklassen for language support, Taalklassen), student support services (Expertise Netwerk, Verlies en Rouw Begeleiding, Plusklassen), professional development (Prodas-Academie), and innovation initiatives (Prodas-innovatie incorporating the Ontdeklab, Webshop at prodaswilik.nl, Ontwikkelteam junior/Kinderraad, Muzieklab, Makerspace). The foundation also operates internal operational systems including Prodas-Talentmanager for HR purposes. The organization does not offer a public technology platform with developer-facing integrations or APIs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Prodas-innovatie: The innovation center of Prodas focusing on citizenship and digital literacy in education, including the Prodas webshop, Ontdeklab, Kinderraad, muzieklab, and makerspace.
• Prodas Ontdeklab
• Prodas Webshop (Wilik)
• Leo-onderwijs

Products and services

• Prodas-innovatie The innovation, knowledge, and inspiration center of Stichting Prodas focused on citizenship (burgerschap) and digital literacy (digitale geletterdheid). Integrates all innovation initiatives including Ontdeklab locations, lending materials, innovation fund, children's council, makerspace, and music lab across the foundation's 21 schools. For internal staff and students across the school network.
• Prodas Webshop (Wilik) The Prodas Webshop (prodaswilik.nl) providing Prodas employees with information, lending materials, guest lessons, and online/offline offerings in citizenship, media wisdom, digital literacy, and educational reinforcement. Features internal and external expert content for all Prodas staff.
• Leo-onderwijs (Full-time education for highly gifted children) Full-time specialized education program for highly gifted children (groups 3-8) at basisschool De Aventurijn in Deurne. Serves approximately 50 children who have stalled or are at risk of stalling in the regular system. Includes primary support in regular groups through challenging materials, compacting, and enrichment. For parents of gifted primary school children in the region.
• NT2/Nieuwkomersklassen Taalonderwijs Language education program for non-Dutch speaking students (NT2-leerlingen) including asylum migrants, labor migrants, knowledge workers, and children from war zones. Includes NT2 kleutergroep (toddler language group), Nieuwkomersklas (full-time first-year newcomers), and Vliegende brigade (support for years 2-5) across Deurne, Asten, and Someren. For newcomer families and children requiring Dutch language education.
• Expertise Netwerk Expert network providing support for learning and behavioral challenges on behalf of primary school teachers and students. Offers research, coaching, workshops, advice, and individual guidance for teams or classrooms on topics including language problems, dyslexia suspicion, behavioral issues, and work attitude. For teachers and students across the foundation's schools.
• Ontwikkelteam junior (formerly Kinderraad) A program in which group 7 or 8 students from Prodas schools work with a teacher and expert to address real questions from entrepreneurs or municipalities, including background research, brainstorming, company visits, and presentations. Transforms into Ontwikkelteam junior in 2025-2026 for enhanced student voice and development. For students in upper primary grades.
• Prodas-Academie Staff professional development platform investing in quality of personnel through training, leadership conferences, and time for intervision groups and professional learning communities. For Prodas teachers and staff.
• Verlies en Rouw Begeleiding Loss and grief support services including designated contact teachers at each school, peer group meetings for children of divorced parents and those experiencing family loss, and grief suitcases containing picture books and materials for classroom use. For students experiencing family bereavement or divorce.
• Plusklassen Plus classes available in each municipality (Deurne, Asten, Someren) providing enriched educational offerings for students requiring additional challenges beyond the regular curriculum.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 4,500 students educated across 21 schools
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• Stichting Leergeld DeurnemajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 March 2026Prodas donated 90 laptops to three organizations including Stichting Leergeld Deurne. Leergeld supports children (4-18 years) from families with financial difficulties to participate in education, sports, culture, and wellness activities. Leergeld provides school supplies, bikes, sports equipment, and cultural lessons. Prodas collaborated with Leergeld to reduce inequality of opportunity.
• Stichting Leergeld Asten-SomerenmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 March 2026Prodas donated approximately 30 laptops to Stichting Leergeld Asten-Someren, which supports children from financially limited families to participate in school and extracurricular activities in the Asten-Someren region.
• Stichting The Future GambiamajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 March 2026Prodas donated approximately 30 laptops to Stichting The Future Gambia, an organization dedicated to improving educational opportunities for children and youth in Gambia. This international partnership demonstrates Prodas's commitment to reducing educational inequality beyond the Netherlands.
• ZIVVERcoreTechnology or Integration · 26 February 2025Prodas uses ZIVVER, a secure email and file sharing solution, for exchanging privacy-sensitive information including personal data and care plans. ZIVVER encrypts messages with sensitive content and prevents sending information to wrong recipients. Used by intern begeleiders, ENP employees, directors, administrative staff, and central office staff.
• Lumen GroupcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2020Prodas has an external Functionaris Gegevensbescherming (Data Protection Officer) from Lumen Group who independently monitors compliance with privacy legislation. Lumen Group provides FG services including phone (030 - 889 65 75), email ([email protected]), and secure contact form.
• SWV Helmond - Peelland PO 30-08coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2014Prodas belongs to the regional cooperation association SWV Helmond - Peelland PO 30-08, which includes school boards from 10 municipalities (Asten, Boekel, Deurne, Geldrop-Mierlo, Gemert-Bakel, Heeze-Leende, Helmond, Laarbeek, Nuenen-Gerwen-Nederwetten, and Someren). The association makes agreements about extra support for students and corresponding funding, covering regular primary schools, special primary schools, and special education.
• Samen Opleiden NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProdas is a member of the Samen Opleiden training network consisting of 8 school boards (7 for Primary Education) and the board of Hogeschool de Kempel. Member boards work together on quality of (future) teachers and quality of education. Prodas has two pilot schools (voorloperscholen): basisschool Het Talent and the former Tijl Uilenspiegel.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Penta: Dutch primary education foundation with a multi-school stichting model comparable to Prodas in scale, structure, and reliance on government lumpsum funding.
• SKPO (Stichting Katholiek Primair Onderwijs): Catholic primary education foundation serving multiple schools in the Tilburg region. Comparable multi-school Dutch PO foundation operating under government lumpsum with regional concentration and specialized programs.
• Stichting Ronduit: Dutch primary education foundation operating multiple basisscholen with comparable stichting structure and government lumpsum funding. Direct peer in the multi-school Dutch PO foundation landscape.
• Swalm & Roer: Primary education foundation (stichting) operating basisscholen in the Roermond/Midden-Limburg region. Directly comparable to Prodas as a regional multi-school PO board with similar governance and funding model.
• Salomo: Dutch primary education foundation (stichting) operating basisscholen in the Utrecht region. Comparable in size and as a multi-school PO board under government lumpsum funding with regional concentration.
• Conexus: Stichting for primary education in the Nijmegen region. Comparable multi-school Dutch PO foundation with similar governance, government funding model, and mix of standard plus specialized programs.
• INNOVO: Dutch primary education foundation (stichting) operating multiple basisscholen in South Limburg with comparable scale, governance model, and reliance on government lumpsum funding. Directly comparable to Prodas as a multi-school PO board.
• MOVARE: Primary education foundation in the Parkstad Limburg region operating a comparable multi-school stichting model. Directly comparable in scale, structure, and reliance on government-funded Dutch primary education.

Broad incumbents

• PO-Raad: Sector organization representing all Dutch primary education foundations (stichtingen and school boards). Not a direct operator but the umbrella body shaping funding, policy, and sector standards that govern Prodas's operating environment.

Others

• KPC Groep: Dutch educational consultancy and training provider serving primary education institutions. Adjacent service provider offering professional development similar to Prodas-Academie and Samen Opleiden programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@prodasinontwikkeling
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/prodas
• Instagraminstagram.com/prodasinontwikkeling

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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