STANDOUTEDU

What STANDOUTEDU does

STANDOutEdu is the education and training brand of STANDO LTD, a privately held Cyprus-based research and educational organization founded in 2016 and headquartered in Engomi, Nicosia. It operates with approximately 7 employees across Cyprus, Bulgaria, and Spain, delivering professional development programs for educators and professionals across Europe. The organization holds HRDA Cyprus accreditation and Erasmus+ coordination credentials (PIC 915551282, OID E10168250), positioning it as a hosting organization for staff mobility training courses and a partner in EU-funded research consortiums.

The core offering consists of ten accredited Erasmus+ KA1 training courses — including Artificial Intelligence Tools in Education, the Pedagogy of Loss and Grief, Refugee Support, Differentiated Instruction for Special Education, Robotics and STEM (Bots in the Classroom), Emotional Intelligence, Physical Education, Healthy Lifestyles, Art & Environment, and Outdoor Odyssey — each delivered as a 5-day intensive program combining classroom and outdoor modules at Troodos, Cape Gkreko, and Riverland Biofarm. A second track offers HRDA-funded open multi-company and customized in-house training in Cyprus, including MOSSA Group Core fitness programs delivered under an exclusive regional agency arrangement with MOSSA USA. The underlying platform is a WordPress-based multilingual website (30+ languages) with an accessibility toolbar, supported by digital marketing across social channels. No proprietary software product, mobile app, or AI/ML pipeline is disclosed.

Revenue is generated primarily through three streams: EU-funded Erasmus+ KA1/KA2 training courses where participant fees are covered by sending institutions' grants; HRDA-subsidized open and in-house vocational training in Cyprus; and participation as a partner in EU research and innovation projects (HORIZON, INTERREG, CERV, AMIF and others) such as SensED, FARMS 5.0, Blue Houses, COMPETENCE+, and DIVINEF. Direct course pricing for self-paying participants ranges from €400 (Bronze) to €580 (Physical Education with transportation). The organization was recognized in 2025 as an Innovative SME under Article 9A of the Cyprus Income Tax Law and certified for Gender Equality in the Workplace.

Name

STANDOUTEDU

Legal name

STANDO LTD

Website

https://standoutedu.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

STANDOutEdu is the education and training brand of STANDO LTD, a Cyprus-based organization delivering accredited Erasmus+ staff mobility courses, HRDA-funded vocational training, and EU research consortium participation for European educators and professionals across Cyprus, Bulgaria, and Spain.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Development Training

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faculty-Led & Custom Group Study Abroad Programs (EDAIAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pre-Departure Orientation, Re-Entry & Intercultural Training for Study Abroad (EDAIAAAH), Provider-Run International Internship Programs (Multi-Country/Multi-Industry) (EDAIAFAA)

Keywords

• Professional development training
• Erasmus+ staff mobility
• Vocational education training
• Adult education courses
• EU-funded research projects

Headquarters

HQ city

Nicosia

HQ country

Cyprus

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Erasmus+ KA1 and KA2 Training Courses: EU-funded professional development training courses for educators. STANDOutEdu (PIC Number: 915551282) organizes Erasmus+ Staff Mobility training courses for school staff, VET providers, and Adult Education Centre staff across Europe. Course fees are covered through Erasmus+ funding allocated to participants' home institutions.
2. HRDA-Funded Training Programs: Human Resource Development Authority of Cyprus accredited training programs. Offers both open (multi-company) training bringing together employees from different companies, and in-house (single-company) customized training. HRDA funds a significant portion of costs for employers, with unemployed individuals able to join completely free of charge.
3. EU Research and Innovation Projects: Participation in funded research projects including HORIZON, INTERREG, CERV, FORWARD, AMIF, COVE, CB VET, CB YOUTH, CB ADULT, POLICY EXPERIMENTATION, and VIRTUAL EXCHANGES FOR SOUTH MEDITERRANEAN. These projects involve collaboration with international partners on co-funded initiatives.
4. Direct Course Fees: Course packages sold directly to participants. Bronze package at €400 includes training, materials, administration, beverages, snacks, and certificate. Silver package at €450 adds lunches. Physical Education course at €580 includes daily transportation to outdoor venues.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

STANDOutEdu delivers five-day intensive Erasmus+ Staff Mobility training courses for school staff, VET providers, HEI staff, and adult education professionals across Europe, hosted at its Cyprus facilities with practical outdoor modules. It also offers HRDA-accredited training programs in Cyprus (open multi-company and in-house single-company formats) and participates in EU-funded research and innovation projects (HORIZON, INTERREG, CERV, AMIF) as a consortium partner. Course topics include AI in education, grief pedagogy, refugee education, differentiated instruction, physical education and group fitness, robotics/STEM, emotional intelligence, healthy lifestyles, environmental art, and outdoor education.

Product overview

STANDOutEdu is a Cyprus-based research and educational organization offering professional training programs primarily through Erasmus+ KA1 and KA2 funding. The core offering consists of professional development courses for educators and professionals across Europe, including ten distinct Erasmus+ training courses covering topics such as AI in education, grief pedagogy, refugee support, special education, physical education, robotics/STEM, emotional intelligence, healthy lifestyles, environmental art, and outdoor education. Additionally, the organization provides HRDA-funded training programs in Cyprus, including fitness programs like MOSSA Group Core. The company also manages various EU-funded research and innovation projects under programs including HORIZON, INTERREG, CERV, AMIF, and others. The portfolio operates as a multi-course training platform without a unified software product architecture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Artificial Intelligence Tools In Education A five-day intensive Erasmus+ Staff Mobility training course equipping educators with knowledge, skills, and confidence to harness AI tools effectively within their classrooms, covering personalized learning, student engagement, and ethical considerations.
• The Pedagogy of Loss and Grief A training course developing grief literacy — the ability to recognize, understand, express, and meaningfully engage with experiences of loss and grief across the lifespan.
• Immigrants And Refugees A training course supporting educators to work with refugee learners, covering refugee rights, overcoming language barriers, mental health, and social integration.
• Differentiated Instruction For Special Education Students A comprehensive program equipping educators with knowledge, skills, and strategies for providing effective instruction to students with diverse learning needs in inclusive classrooms.
• Revolutionising Physical Education A group fitness training course for schools covering contemporary fitness methodologies including Group Fight, Athlete, 3D30, Centergy, and Core programs. Priced at €580 to include daily transportation from STANDOutEdu to outdoor venues.
• Bots In The Classroom A robotics and STEM training course promoting the role of robotics, technology, engineering, math, and science in education using LEGO Mindstorms, LEGO WeDo, Sphero SPRK+, drones, and Scratch 3.0.
• Emotional Intelligence A course on emotional intelligence (EQ) covering self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills for personal and professional growth.
• Inspiring Healthy Lifestyles To Learners A transformative course focusing on physical, mental, and emotional well-being through interactive workshops, mindfulness practices, and outdoor activities in Cyprus.
• Art & Environment An earth-inspired art course teaching diverse artistic techniques using natural and sustainable materials, focusing on eco-friendly painting, sculpting, and environmental awareness.
• Outdoor Odyssey An environmental education course using outdoor settings to build a more sustainable and environmentally conscious society through experiential learning in nature.
• HRDA-Funded Training Programs (including MOSSA Group Core) HRDA-funded training programs in Cyprus for professional development, offered as open multi-company training bringing together employees from different organizations and in-house single-company customized training. Includes MOSSA Group Core (16 hours) and other certified vocational training programs.

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Human Resource Development Authority (HRDA) of CypruscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHRDA accreditation enables STANDOutEdu to provide certified vocational training programs. The partnership involves open (multi-company) and in-house (single-company) training options funded by HRDA, aligning programs with Cyprus job market needs and quality standards.
• ASTY HotelminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPreferred hotel partner for accommodating Erasmus+ course participants. Located at 12 Prinkipos Karolou, 2373, Ayios Dometios, Nicosia, Cyprus. Offers accommodation options including Single, Twin, and Triple rooms with extra night bookings available.
• Kapnos Airport ShuttleminorOthersAffordable airport transfer service connecting Larnaka and Paphos airports to Nicosia. Available for course participants traveling to Cyprus for training programs.
• Aristotle University of ThessalonikicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational university partner collaborating on EU-funded research and educational projects. One of the largest universities in Greece contributing to project consortiums.
• University of Wrocław (Uniwersytet Przyrodniczy we Wrocławiu)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural university in Poland partnering on sustainability and environmental education projects including FARMS 5.0 focused on agriculture and environment.
• Wyższa Szkoła (Higher School)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigher education institution partner in Poland collaborating on educational research and VET training projects.
• Moldova National Museum ComplexcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural institution partner collaborating on cultural heritage and arts education projects including DIVINEF focused on culture and arts.
• EUPHORIA Bodies in MotionminorOthersFitness centers established and owned by STANDO LTD through Theodoros Gounaris, providing group fitness training infrastructure and expertise supporting Physical Education courses.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• EAEA (European Association for the Education of Adults): European-wide umbrella organization for adult learning providers coordinating Erasmus+ KA1 adult education staff mobility. Overlaps with STANDOutEdu's adult education segment and could be either a referral channel or competing consortium lead.
• Cedefop (European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training): EU agency setting policy for vocational education and training across Europe. Influences VET staff mobility funding priorities that drive demand for STANDOutEdu's VET-focused courses; comparable in stakeholder positioning though not a direct training provider.
• European Schoolnet (EUN): Consortium of 34 European education ministries operating major Erasmus+ initiatives including the School Education Gateway. Broader institutional player influencing the same educator mobility pipeline STANDOutEdu serves, with potential partnership or competitive overlap.

Direct peers

• Euneos: Finnish Erasmus+ training provider delivering in-country teacher training courses in Finland and across Europe. Closely comparable 5-7 day intensive model with course catalog similar in breadth to STANDOutEdu's offering.
• Erasmus Learning Academy: Portugal-based Erasmus+ KA1 training provider organizing staff mobility courses in Lisbon and other European destinations. Comparable business model targeting European educators with multi-topic course portfolio.
• Europass Teacher Academy: Italy-based Erasmus+ KA1 course provider offering structured 1-2 week teacher training programs across multiple European locations. Direct competitor to STANDOutEdu for Erasmus+ Staff Mobility enrollment with overlapping course themes (inclusion, technology, well-being).

Emerging players

• Teachmint: India-based EdTech platform increasingly expanding into professional development for teachers globally with digital delivery model. Represents the digital-first competitive threat to experiential in-person providers like STANDOutEdu.

Others

• European Training Foundation (ETF): EU agency supporting vocational education reform and trainer mobility across partner countries. Comparable stakeholder role in VET ecosystem; could serve as policy-aligned referral source or partner for STANDOutEdu's VET-focused courses.
• SchoolEducationGateway: European Schoolnet-operated platform connecting teachers with Erasmus+ opportunities and course providers. Functions as an indirect distribution channel where STANDOutEdu's courses can be discovered by European educators seeking mobility programs.

Regional players

• InService Teacher Training (Cyprus): Cyprus-focused teacher training organization offering accredited professional development programs for local educators. Comparable audience and HRDA-aligned accreditation framework though primarily serves domestic Cypriot market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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