SUPER TINERI - ASIRYS Association

What SUPER TINERI - ASIRYS Association does

Asociația SUPER TINERI (ASIRYS) is a Romanian non-profit youth association founded in 2009 (informal activities from May 2008), headquartered in Târgu Frumos, Iași County, with a branch in Pașcani since 2012. The organization delivers non-formal education, international mobility, and cultural-heritage programs for young people aged roughly 13-30, plus targeted initiatives for Roma communities and rural Iași County populations. Its core offerings include the Arts Lab series (seven editions of 8-month international volunteer projects), the Open HeArt Hub youth cultural center in Târgu Frumos, the Moneda ASIRYS internal volunteer-engagement and incentive system, and recurring cultural events (Folcloristica, Festivalul Din Vatra Satului), alongside Erasmus+, European Solidarity Corps, DiscoverEU, and Turing Scheme mobility programs.

The underlying technology is deliberately lightweight: a Blogger-hosted website (supertineri.org), Facebook and LinkedIn pages, and standard communication channels. The Moneda ASIRYS virtual-currency program is the closest thing to a proprietary system and operates as a volunteer-tracking ledger rather than a software product. No APIs, no mobile apps, and no integrations are disclosed.

ASIRYS has no commercial customers or paying users; participation is free for volunteers. Funding comes from European Union programs (Erasmus+, European Solidarity Corps, EEA Grants), the UK Turing Scheme, and public donations. The go-to-market is community-led and event-driven: volunteers are recruited through the website, social media, direct outreach, and youth exchanges, while cultural festivals serve as visibility and recruitment vehicles. The organization has executed 200+ international projects and partners with entities including Citizens of Europe (Berlin), OES HUB Milano, RIS Dvorec Rakican (Slovenia), and Complexul Muzeal Național Moldova Iași.

Name

SUPER TINERI - ASIRYS Association

Legal name

Asociația SUPER TINERI (ASIRYS)

Website

https://supertineri.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Asociația SUPER TINERI (ASIRYS) is a Romanian non-profit youth association (founded 2009, headquartered in Târgu Frumos, Iași) that delivers non-formal education, international volunteering, and cultural-heritage programs for young people aged 13-30, Roma communities, and rural populations, funded primarily through EU grants (Erasmus+, ESC, Turing Scheme) and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development and Non-Formal Education Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (61171), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Volunteer Program Funding, Scholarships & Fundraising Support (EDAIAGAO)

Keywords

• Youth mobility programs
• Non-formal education
• International volunteering
• Cultural festival events
• Youth association services

Headquarters

HQ city

Târgu Frumos, Iasi

HQ country

Romania

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. European Union Funding Programs: Primary revenue comes from European funding programs including Erasmus+, European Solidarity Corps (ESC), and EEA Grants. These fund youth mobility projects, volunteering exchanges, and training activities.
2. Donations and Support: The organization accepts donations and public support ('Sprijină') to fund projects and activities. The website features a 'Donează' (Donate) section.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Asociația SUPER TINERI (ASIRYS) is a Romanian non-profit youth association that organizes international volunteer exchange programs (Erasmus+, European Solidarity Corps, EVS), non-formal education activities, and cultural festivals for young people aged 13-30. It operates volunteer hosting and sending activities, youth exchanges, training courses, and community development projects such as Arts Lab, Open HeArt Hub, Folcloristica, and Rural Greeners. All programs are delivered free of charge to participants, funded by European Union grants and donations.

Product overview

SUPER TINERI - ASIRYS Association is a non-profit youth organization based in Târgu Frumos, Romania, founded in 2008. The organization operates as a collection of programs and projects rather than a single unified technology product. Its portfolio includes Arts Lab (long-term international volunteering projects spanning 8 months across multiple editions), Open HeArt Hub (youth cultural center), Folcloristica Festival (annual folklore event), and various Erasmus+ mobility programs including EVS, youth exchanges, and training courses. The organization also runs internal programs like Moneda ASIRYS (volunteer incentive system) and projects such as Rroma HeArt (Roma cultural education), Cucuteni Alternativ (cultural heritage), and Rural Greeners (sustainable development). All programs share the common mission of developing youth into leaders of positive change through non-formal education, international mobility, and community engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Arts Lab: Series of international volunteer projects (1.0 through 7.0) focused on arts, community development, and cultural exchange.
• Open HeArt Hub
• Moneda ASIRYS
• Folcloristica
• Festivalul Din Vatra Satului
• Rroma HeArt
• Cucuteni Alternativ

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 200 international projects completed since 2012
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Various European Youth OrganizationscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Network of partner organizations across Europe (Spain, Italy, Turkey, Ukraine, Slovenia, Germany, and others) collaborating on Erasmus+ youth exchanges, training courses, and EVS projects.
• OES HUB MilanocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Italian partner requesting ASIRYS support in finding partners for a training course 'Boost your NGO' focused on developing entrepreneurial competences among young people through social entrepreneurship.
• RIS Dvorec Rakican (Slovenia)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Public institution managing Rakican Castle in Slovenia. Hosted Romanian ASIRYS volunteers in a 7-month EVS project 'PLANT A TREE – GROW A LIFE' focused on environmental protection and conservation.
• Centrul Cultural RuginoasaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Local partner in Ruginoasa collaborating on the Folcloristica festival. Co-organized the 3rd edition of the festival featuring traditional music, crafts, and cultural activities.
• Primăria RuginoasaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Local government authority in Ruginoasa partnering with ASIRYS for the Folcloristica festival and village development initiatives.
• Complexul Muzeal Național Moldova IașiminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017National Museum Complex involved as partner in the Folcloristica festival for preservation and promotion of traditional cultural heritage.
• Citizens of EuropecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Berlin-based partner organization with which ASIRYS collaborates on EVS (European Voluntary Service) projects. ASIRYS sends Romanian volunteers to participate in 12-month EVS placements in Berlin focused on active citizenship.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• European Youth Forum: Umbrella platform representing over 100 youth organizations to EU institutions. Comparable mission area (European youth civic engagement and mobility) but operates as an advocacy federation rather than a delivery NGO.
• AIESEC: Global youth-run organization facilitating international volunteer exchanges and leadership programs. Comparable in target demographic and international volunteer exchange focus, but operates at much greater scale with paid staff and a structured global brand.
• Romanian Red Cross (Crucea Roșie Română): Major Romanian humanitarian organization running youth branches (including volunteer-based programs) and engaging in EU-funded projects. Comparable volunteer-driven youth model and grant dependency, but at substantially larger scale and broader humanitarian scope.
• Erasmus Student Network (ESN): Pan-European student and youth mobility organization supporting Erasmus+ participants. Comparable in leveraging the Erasmus+ ecosystem and serving young people in international exchange contexts, but at significantly larger scale with paid staff across 40+ countries.

Others

• SALTO-YOUTH: EU resource centre supporting quality and capacity building in Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps projects. Not a competitor; ASIRYS is more likely a beneficiary/user of SALTO training resources and accreditation pathways.

Direct peers

• Cercetașii României (Romanian Scouts): Romanian scouting association focused on non-formal youth education, civic engagement, and international exchanges through Erasmus+ and similar frameworks. Comparable in mission, beneficiary demographic, and reliance on volunteer-driven local chapters.
• YMCA Romania: Established Romanian youth-focused NGO delivering non-formal education and youth mobility programs, including within Erasmus+ and EVS ecosystems. Highly comparable mission and operating model to ASIRYS, but at larger national scale.
• Fundația Noi Orizonturi: Romanian NGO running long-term community-based youth development and volunteer programs in rural areas. Highly comparable focus on rural Iași-region youth, non-formal education, and volunteer-driven community impact.

Regional players

• Fundația Părinți din România: Romanian non-profit focused on youth and community development with non-formal education and volunteer engagement. Comparable Romanian non-profit youth development focus, though with stronger national-parenting advocacy orientation.
• Fundația Comunitară Iași: Community foundation based in Iași supporting local NGOs and youth initiatives in the same region where ASIRYS operates. Comparable regional focus and reliance on grant/donation funding, though oriented toward grantmaking rather than direct youth program delivery.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ASIRYS
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/supertineri

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