UGLE

What UGLE does

UGLE (Urola Garaiko Lanbide Eskola) is a non-profit vocational training foundation (Urola Garaiko Fundazioa, NIF G20567327) operating in Zumarraga, Gipuzkoa, in the Basque Country of Spain. Founded in 1970 and operating continuously for over 25 years in the Urola Garaia comarca, UGLE delivers secondary education (Batxilergoa), vocational training cycles at basic, middle, and upper grades, Master's-level specialization courses in Smart Manufacturing and Industrial Cybersecurity, and continuous training programs for employed and unemployed workers under Lanbide (the Basque Employment Service). Its core technology asset is UGLE Lab 4.0, an industrial simulation laboratory equipped with KUKA and Fanuc industrial robots, UR collaborative robots, Omron PLCs, Cognex and Keyence vision systems, 3-axis measurement machines, and Hololens mixed-reality training infrastructure, used both for student training and SME Industry 4.0 projects.

The institution serves four primary customer segments: prospective students seeking formal qualifications (baccalaureate and vocational cycles), employed and unemployed workers accessing Lanbide-funded reskilling, industrial SMEs in the Basque manufacturing ecosystem (metal-mechanics, forging, plastics, automotive, heat treatment, packaging, aerospace) that access FP Dual, custom training, and the Lan Poltsa job pool via the MOUGLE platform, and youth aged 10-14 enrolled in fee-paying summer STEM workshops. Strategic partners include the Basque Government (Eusko Jaurlaritza), Lanbide, Diputación Foral de Gipuzkoa, the European Union (Next Generation funds and Erasmus+), the Urola Garaia Foundation (parent entity), and the TKgune network of Basque FP centers. Revenue derives predominantly from public funding of accredited courses, supplemented by bespoke corporate training fees, facility rental, and youth workshop tuition (€100/participant). UGLE also operates PRESTLAN, a productive-training workshop where students perform paid assembly, machining, CAD, welding, and tooling work for external clients as part of the Urola Garaia Foundation.

UGLE reports graduate employment rates of 67-94% across vocational programs and a 95% repeat-participation rate among companies in the FP Dual program. Its competitive position rests on regulatory accreditation, deep regional embedding in the Basque industrial ecosystem, the UGLE Lab 4.0 infrastructure, and structured participation in the TKgune technology-transfer network — assets that are difficult to replicate without comparable institutional standing and capital investment.

Name

UGLE

Legal name

Urola Garaiko Fundazioa (UGLE ESKOLA)

Website

https://ugleskola.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

UGLE is a non-profit vocational training foundation in Zumarraga, Basque Country, delivering secondary education, vocational cycles, and Industry 4.0 training to students, workers, and regional industrial SMEs, funded primarily by Lanbide and the Basque Government.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education and Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Regional Education Service Agencies (ESAs/BOCES/Intermediate Units) (EDADABAC)

Keywords

• Vocational training
• Industrial automation
• Dual education
• Manufacturing skills
• Professional training

Headquarters

HQ city

Zumarraga

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Lanbide-Funded Training (Empleo y Formación Profesional): UGLE delivers vocational training courses fully funded by Lanbide (the Basque employment service, part of the Gobierno Vasco's Department of Employment and Work). Courses are free for participants and target both unemployed and employed workers. Funding covers all operational costs including instructor salaries, materials, and certifications.
2. Installation and Facility Rental: UGLE rents out its modern facilities (audiovisual rooms, meeting rooms, classrooms, and workshops with updated equipment) to companies and organizations for seminars, training courses, video conferences, and corporate meetings. Revenue is generated through rental fees.
3. Custom / Bespoke Training (Formación a Medida): UGLE designs and delivers training programs tailored to specific company needs. Courses are adapted in content and schedule and can be delivered at UGLE facilities or on-site at the company. Examples include PLC programming, industrial robotics, industrial cybersecurity, machine vision, hydraulics, welding, and CNC programming.
4. Technological Workshops (Talleres Tecnológicos): Short-term science and technology summer workshops for youth aged 10-14 covering robotics, electronics, 3D printing, and augmented reality. These workshops have a fee (100€ per participant for the 2024 edition, June 25 to July 1, 09:00-13:00).
5. TKgune — Enterprise Services: As part of the TKgune network of FP centers, UGLE provides innovation services to companies including technology projects, feasibility studies, and knowledge transfer. These are co-funded through the Basque Government's Vice-ministry of Vocational Training.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

UGLE (Urola Garaiko Lanbide Eskola) is a vocational education and training institution in Zumarraga, Basque Country, Spain, operated by the non-profit Urola Garaiko Fundazioa. It offers secondary education (Bachillerato), basic, middle, and upper-grade vocational training cycles, specialization courses, custom enterprise training, and dual vocational training programs focused on industrial automation and manufacturing sectors.

Product overview

UGLE (Urola Garaiko Lanbide Eskola) is a vocational education and training institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs and enterprise services. The core offering includes three tracks of Batxilergoa (high school programs), Lanbide Heziketa (vocational training) across Basic, Middle, and Upper grades covering disciplines from machining to mechatronics, and Espezializazio Ikastaroak (specialization courses/Master's degrees) in Smart Manufacturing and Industrial Cybersecurity. Supporting programs include C Graduak (partial professional certifications), FP Duala (dual training modality), and PRESTLAN (work-study program). For enterprises, UGLE provides UGLE Lab 4.0 (industry simulation laboratory), TKgune (Industry 4.0 support), Lan Poltsa (job bank), Neurrirako Prestakuntza (customized training), and facility rental. Employment-focused services include courses for employed workers and unemployed individuals subsidized by Lanbide, plus entrepreneurship support through the UrratsbAT and Ikasenpresa programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PRESTLAN: A productive-training activity within the Urola Garaia Foundation that provides students with practical work experience in a simulated company environment, offering paid positions for enrolled students.
• UGLElab 4.0

Products and services

• Bachillera Secondary education program providing the academic foundation needed prior to higher education or vocational specialization.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% of companies participating in FP Dual training repeat the experience
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers23 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, moderate and minor.

• TKgune (Red de Centros de FP de Euskadi)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014TKgune is a Basque Government initiative (Viceconsejería de Formación Profesional, launched 2014/15 academic year) connecting all public and concerted FP centers in the Basque Country. UGLE participates as a member center, providing technology transfer and innovation services to regional companies through the network. The program's mission is to facilitate bidirectional knowledge transfer between FP centers and businesses, bringing together the accumulated infrastructure, equipment, personnel, and knowledge of FP centers for SME use.
• Lanbide (Servicio Vasco de Empleo)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLanbide is the Basque Employment Service (part of the Gobierno Vasco's Department of Employment and Work) that fully funds and co-finances UGLE's vocational training offerings for both employed and unemployed individuals. UGLE is an authorized training center delivering Lanbide-accredited courses, with diplomas issued under Lanbide's authority.
• Diputación Foral de Gipuzkoa (Provincial Council of Gipuzkoa)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Provincial Council of Gipuzkoa, through its UGGASA comarcal agency, co-organizes training courses with UGLE such as Auxiliares de Comercio, within the framework of the Elkar-EKIN Lanean strategy. Funding and administrative support is provided by the provincial government.
• Eusko Jaurlaritza - Gobierno Vasco (Basque Government)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Basque Government, through its Department of Education, oversees the official FP accreditation system and academic calendar. It also funds scholarships for non-university students (Becas del Gobierno Vasco) and language study abroad grants (English, French, German) for Bachillerato students.
• European Union (Next Generation / Erasmus+)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerEU funding through Next Generation funds (managed under the Recovery Plan) finances the Recognition of Professional Competencies program. Additionally, the Erasmus+ program enables UGLE students to undertake internships at European companies/organizations, providing international mobility opportunities.
• UGGASA (Agencia Comarcal Urola Garaia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUGGASA is the comarcal development agency for Urola Garaia that co-organizes vocational training courses (such as Actividades Auxiliares de Comercio) with UGLE, providing additional funding and institutional support within the regional development framework.
• Urola Garaiko Fundazioa (Urola Garaia Foundation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUrola Garaiko Fundazioa is the parent foundation of UGLE Eskola (Tax ID: G20567327), providing institutional governance and hosting programs like PRESTLAN. The foundation's mission is to strengthen the training and development of the Urola Garaia region's human capital and economic competitiveness.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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