UNIPEC-AFALVI

What UNIPEC-AFALVI does

UNIPEC-AFALVI is a private nonprofit educational association headquartered in Burgos, Spain, operating under two legal entities: Universidad Popular para la Educación y Cultura de Burgos and Asociación Para El Fomento Del Aprendizaje A Lo Largo De La Vida (AFALVI). Founded in 1988 with 38 years of continuous operation, the organization functions as a lifelong learning center serving approximately 78,385 cumulative members across two primary segments — adults (18+) and children/youth — plus a subsidized-training segment for unemployed participants. It operates from three physical facilities in central Burgos (C/ San Pablo, C/ San Francisco, and Pz. San Bruno) with 11–50 employees.

The core product is a broad course catalog spanning languages (English, French, Italian, including Cambridge-certified youth English), arts, humanities (philosophy, art history, world religions), technology (educational robotics via the Robotix program covering EV3, Lego Spike, Arduino, 3D design), physical fitness (Yoga Iyengar, Pilates, dance), and health/wellness. Supporting services include cultural excursions (Viajes Culturales), cultural activities, publications on local history and pedagogy, social welfare initiatives (Labor Social), a member library, free consulting (legal, economic, IT, career guidance), and an associated commerce network offering member discounts. The platform layer consists of an online enrollment portal (rincon.unipec.org) with DNI-based returning-student authentication and Matterport-powered virtual classroom tours that allow prospective students to explore facilities remotely.

The business model is member-funded through annual subscriptions (€30 for new students, €25 for returning students) plus course-specific fees, with installment financing (1–12 monthly payments) via Laboral Kutxa and a free subsidized tier funded through government employment programs. The organization holds no external investors, has no parent company, and operates as an independent association. Distribution combines in-person enrollment at reception with a self-serve online channel, and marketing is concentrated on the unipec.org website, email newsletter, and community events.

Name

UNIPEC-AFALVI

Legal name

Universidad Popular para la Educación y Cultura de Burgos / Asociación Para El Fomento Del Aprendizaje A Lo Largo De La Vida

Website

https://unipec.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

UNIPEC-AFALVI is a nonprofit lifelong learning association in Burgos, Spain, delivering continuing education courses (languages, arts, robotics, fitness, humanities) to ~78,385 adult and youth members across three city-center facilities, funded by annual memberships and government-subsidized training programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Burgos, Castilla y León

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Pricing tiers

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Core offering

UNIPEC-AFALVI is a nonprofit lifelong learning association in Burgos, Spain, offering continuing education courses for adults and minors across languages (English, French, Italian), arts, humanities, technology, physical fitness, dance, and health. It complements courses with cultural excursions, cultural activities, member publications, social welfare programs, free consulting services, and a member library, supported by an online enrollment platform and Matterport-powered virtual facility tours.

Product overview

UNIPEC/AFALVI (Universidad Popular para la Educación y Cultura de Burgos / Asociación Para El Fomento Del Aprendizaje A Lo Largo De La Vida) is a lifelong learning education center in Burgos, Spain, offering a diverse portfolio of courses and services. The core offerings include continuing education courses for adults (languages including English, French, Italian, artistic programs, humanities, technology, physical fitness, yoga, Pilates, dance, and health) and courses for minors (summer programs, languages, arts, sports, dance, and educational robotics via the Robotix program). Supporting services include cultural excursions (Viajes Culturales), cultural activities (Actividades Culturales), published works on local history and pedagogy (Publicaciones), social welfare initiatives (Labor Social), an online enrollment portal (Matrícula Online), free consulting services, and a member library. The organization operates from three locations: C/ San Pablo, C/ San Francisco, and Pz. San Bruno, serving approximately 78,385 members.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Adult Continuing Education Courses (Cursos para Adultos) Continuing education courses for adult learners covering languages (English, French, Italian), artistic programs, humanities, technology, physical fitness, dance, and health programs at various skill levels, offered at the San Pablo and San Bruno facilities in Burgos.
• Youth Education Courses (Cursos para Menores) Educational and recreational courses for children and youth including summer programs, languages (e.g., Cambridge preparation), artistic activities, sports, dance, and educational robotics covering ages 3 to 14+.
• Cultural Trips (Viajes Culturales) Cultural excursions and educational trips providing members with discounted access to travel experiences as part of the lifelong learning offering.
• Cultural Activities (Actividades Culturales) Cultural activities including academic formation programs and community events supporting the educational mission of the association.
• Publications (Publicaciones)

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Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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