SIB-Utrecht

What SIB-Utrecht does

SIB-Utrecht, legally Utrechtse Studentenvereniging voor Internationale Betrekkingen, is a Dutch non-profit student association founded in 1982 and registered with the Dutch Chamber of Commerce (KvK 40479675). It is headquartered at Bolognalaan 101, Utrecht, and currently operates under its 45th board (constituted 26 August 2025 under the motto "United in Difference"), led by President Emma Boersma. The organization serves students from mbo, hbo, and university backgrounds in the Utrecht region, operating on three pillars: Enjoy (social activities such as game nights and trips), Explore (the Tuesday Intellectual Programme of lectures, workshops, and excursions), and Experience (international trips several times a year).

Its core products are the Member Dashboard (a WordPress-based portal for registration, event sign-up, and content access), the weekly Intellectual Programme, the annual Symposium (planned for March 2026 at Parnassos), the September Introduction ("Introductie") for new members with a buddy system, and seven interest-based Societies covering niches from D&D/TTRPGs to needlework. Supporting products include the SIB-Link quarterly magazine and the European Solidarity Corps (ESC) committee activities. The underlying technology stack is a standard WordPress CMS with member dashboard, an integrated webshop (shop.sib-utrecht.nl), and a bespoke JSON-based regional map system used by the SimulaTee committee for crisis-simulation gameplay. There is no mobile app, no disclosed API, and no AI/ML functionality.

SIB-Utrecht is member-funded through a portfolio of small-ticket revenue streams: annual alumni membership at €15 (with a €45 board-year option), symposium tickets priced at €4.50 (members) to €8 (non-members), donations starting at €1 with recurring options and designations for the Intellectual Programme or the 2026-2027 lustrum, and sponsorships from partners including U-Fonds, VIDIUS, Café de Beuntjes, Drukbedrijf, Stricters, and Parnassos. Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, with top-of-funnel recruitment via Instagram, LinkedIn, Bluesky, TikTok, the website, and the annual UIT (Utrecht Introduction Time) week, supported by a weekly e-SIB newsletter. The organization is governed by its board under oversight of a Board of Advisors and Audit Committee, with no parent company and no disclosed headcount beyond the 6-person volunteer board.

Name

SIB-Utrecht

Legal name

Utrechtse Studentenvereniging voor Internationale Betrekkingen

Website

https://sib-utrecht.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SIB-Utrecht is a Dutch non-profit student association founded in 1982 serving mbo, hbo, and university students in Utrecht through weekly intellectual lectures, workshops, excursions, interest-based societies, and an annual symposium, funded by small membership fees, ticket sales, donations, and local sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Student Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Meeting & Conference Planning & Coordination (HSACADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Executive Summits & Invitation-Only Forums (MPAGAGAK), Training, Enablement & Talent Development Summits (THAHAMAH)

Keywords

• Student association services
• Intellectual programming
• International relations education
• Student community activities
• Cultural excursions trips

Headquarters

HQ city

Utrecht

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees; regular alumni fee is €15 per year, with board year contribution option at €45. Members can also contribute additional amounts to the Intellectual Program or lustrum celebrations.
2. Event Tickets: Revenue from symposium ticket sales: €4.50 for SIB members, €5.50 for students, €8.00 for regular attendees.
3. Donations: One-time or recurring donations from members, alumni, and supporters. Donation amounts include €1, €10, €25, €50, or custom minimum €1. Specific designations available for Intellectual Program or lustrum celebrations.
4. Sponsorship and Partnerships: Funding from partners including U-Fonds, VIDIUS, and other local organizations to support the intellectual program and activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

SIB-Utrecht is a non-profit student association that delivers a weekly Intellectual Programme (lectures, workshops, excursions), social activities, interest-based Societies, an annual symposium, and international trips for students in the Utrecht region. Members pay annual fees and gain access to events, a member dashboard, a webshop for merchandise, and a buddy/mentor system for new joiners.

Product overview

SIB-Utrecht is a student association for International Relations at Utrecht University and HU University of Applied Sciences, operating on three pillars: Enjoy (social activities), Explore (intellectual lectures), and Experience (international trips). The core offering includes a member dashboard for online access, a weekly Intellectual Programme featuring lectures/workshops/excursions, an annual Symposium, September Introduction programme, and various interest-based Societies. The association is non-hierarchical with no hazing, open to students at all educational levels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Intellectual Programme Weekly Tuesday programme for SIB-Utrecht members built on three pillars (lectures, workshops, excursions), covering topics ranging from pigeons to election debates, organized by students to promote social engagement, broaden horizons, and foster critical thinking.
• Annual Symposium
• Alumni Membership Annual alumni membership subscription at €15 per year (with optional board-year contribution of €45), providing alumni with the Ad Infinitum magazine, invitations to events and borrels, and the ability to donate additionally to the Intellectual Programme or lustrum celebrations.
• September Introduction (Introductie) Programme Mandatory introduction period in September where new members are paired with mentors through the buddy system to learn about SIB, meet other members, and become acquainted with all aspects of the association.
• Societies (Genootschappen) Interest-based subgroups within SIB-Utrecht, including Nacha Society (nachos), D.R.A.G.O.N. (D&D/TTRPGs), Boomer Society (nostalgia), Prose Before Hoes (books), Game On Society (board/card games), Tangled (needlework), and Trekkers Society.
• SIB-Utrecht Webshop Online shop selling symposium tickets and merchandise such as sweaters, socks, tumblers, and tote bags to members and supporters.
• European Solidarity Corps (ESC) Activities Activities organized under the European Solidarity Corps programme, including initiatives around student wellbeing and inclusivity, with an inclusivity report published as part of the ESC programme.
• Donation Programme Online donation form accepting one-time or recurring contributions from members, alumni, and supporters, with tiered preset amounts (€1, €10, €25, €50) or custom minimum €1, and designation options for the Intellectual Programme or lustrum celebrations (2026-2027).
• SIB-Utrecht Member Dashboard Online portal for SIB-Utrecht members to access exclusive content, manage their membership, register for activities, and participate in the association's digital community.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Universiteit Utrecht (UU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor educational partner of SIB-Utrecht. The association serves students from UU and maintains institutional connections for activities and resources. The U-Fonds (Utrecht University Fund) provides funding support for the intellectual program.
• Hogeschool Utrecht (HU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of Applied Sciences partner. SIB-Utrecht is open to hbo students from Hogeschool Utrecht alongside university students, serving as a cross-institutional student association.
• VIDIUScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent organization association. SIB-Utrecht references VIDIUS confidential contact persons as an additional resource, indicating collaborative relationship for student welfare support.
• Café de BeuntjesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal café partner, with logo displayed on the SIB-Utrecht partners section of the website.
• DrukbedrijfminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrinting partner displayed in the partners section, providing printing services for association materials.
• StrictersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner logo displayed on website partners section, nature of partnership not fully specified.
• ParnassoscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVenue partner for the annual symposium, located at Parnassos cultural center in Utrecht. The 2026 symposium will be held at Parnassos.
• Utrecht Debating SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with SIB-Utrecht for symposium workshop activities, specifically leading debate sessions during the annual symposium.
• Network Serve the City UtrechtminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership displayed on symposium page, indicating collaboration for the 2026 symposium event.
• Wellbeing Weeks (UU)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUniversity wellbeing initiative partnered with SIB-Utrecht for the symposium, as shown on the symposium partners section.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• ESN (Erasmus Student Network): Largest European student network supporting international exchange students through events, trips, and cultural integration. Directly comparable as an international, student-led membership organization running trips and intellectual/social programming.
• ELSA (European Law Students' Association): International network of law students running academic events, moot courts, and study exchanges across Europe. Comparable as an internationally-oriented, student-run professional association with a similar events and membership model.
• AIESEC: Global youth-led network providing international experiences and leadership programs for students and recent graduates. Directly comparable as a student-run international relations and cross-cultural organization with a similar member-driven model.
• Utrecht Debating Society: Local debating society in Utrecht collaborating with SIB-Utrecht on symposium programming. Directly comparable as a Utrecht-based, student-run association focused on intellectual activities and discussion-based events.
• VIDIUS: Utrecht-based student welfare and support organization. Directly comparable as a Dutch student association operating in the same city with overlapping student population and serving as an existing partner of SIB-Utrecht.

Broad incumbents

• ISO (International Student Organisation Netherlands): National Dutch student organization focused on internationalization of higher education. Broader incumbent that overlaps with SIB-Utrecht's international relations focus but operates at national advocacy level.
• LSVb (Landelijke Studentenvakbond): National Dutch student union representing interests of all Dutch students. Broader incumbent in the Dutch student association ecosystem with national scope and institutional advocacy focus, beyond SIB-Utrecht's local programming niche.

Regional players

• NSIC (Netherlands Student Investment Conference): Dutch student-run organization hosting a large annual investment conference. Comparable as a student-led association producing a major annual event, but with a narrower finance focus versus SIB-Utrecht's broader international relations scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sib-utrecht
• Instagraminstagram.com/sibutrecht
• TikToktiktok.com/@sibtok_utrecht

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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