Uriopss Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

What Uriopss Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes does

Uriopss Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes is a regional non-profit association (association loi 1901), founded in 1948 and headquartered in Lyon with a secondary site in Clermont-Ferrand, that operates as the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes chapter of the national Uniopss-Uriopss federation. Its functional role is to unite and represent private non-profit associations active in the health, social, and medico-social sectors, covering service areas such as elderly care, disability, family, youth, and anti-poverty. The organization functions as a membership-based federation rather than a technology company: its core 'products' are the Espace adhérents member portal, the Base d'expertise expert knowledge database (rolled into the E-Solidarités digital platform launched in 2026), the Espace emploi job board, a training catalog, and recurring publications including the monthly Union Sociale magazine, the regional Trait d'Union review, and the annual Document conjoncturel. Underlying technology consists of conventional web platforms (Drupal-based public site, member portal, expert database) with no proprietary AI or software stack disclosed.

The organization has 19 employees and operates a community-led go-to-market model, engaging members through commissions, working groups, training programs, events, press relations, and direct advocacy. Revenue is generated through recurring membership fees paid by non-profit associations in exchange for access to expert analyses, legal and technical commentaries, preferential training rates, employment board services, and political representation. Uriopss ARA also functions as a privileged interlocutor with public authorities at regional and national levels, coordinating signature programs such as Semaine Bleue (national elderly week, 70+ years) and Prix Chronos de littérature (since 1996). Strategic partnerships are channeled through the Club des Partenaires, which includes Banque des Territoires, Crédit Coopératif, Caisse d'Epargne d'Auvergne et du Limousin, Chorum, Delsol Avocats, and specialized IT and HR providers.

Name

Uriopss Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Legal name

Uriopss Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Website

https://uriopss-ara.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Uriopss Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes is a Lyon-based non-profit regional union (founded 1948, 19 staff) that represents private non-profit associations in the health, social, and medico-social sectors across the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, providing them with training, expert publications, an employment board, advocacy, and member services as part of the national Uniopss network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Non-profit Association Member Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Health & Health Equity Organizations (BPAGACAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Human Rights & Anti-Discrimination Organizations (BPAGAFAB), Global Health Advocacy, Policy & Rights Organizations (HLAJAKAO)

Keywords

• Nonprofit member services
• Social sector advocacy
• Association training programs
• Medico-social consulting
• Policy expertise services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lyon

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: Revenue is generated through membership fees from private non-profit associations in the health, social, and medico-social sectors. Members receive access to services including training, expert database, job board, events, and publications.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Uriopss Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes is a regional union that unites private non-profit associations operating in health, social, and medico-social sectors to develop solidarity and represent them as a privileged interlocutor with public authorities. It delivers membership-based services including expert analyses and policy publications, a reserved member portal and expertise database, an employment job board, a training catalog, regional events and working groups, and political advocacy on social and solidarity economy issues. The organization also coordinates national programs such as Semaine Bleue (elderly week) and Prix Chronos de littérature on behalf of the broader Uniopss federation.

Product overview

Uriopss Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes operates as a regional union within the Uniopss-Uriopss network, providing a portfolio of services to member associations in the social, medico-social, and health sectors. The core member offering consists of the Base d'expertise (expert knowledge database) and the reserved member portal (Espace adhérents), complemented by an employment portal (Espace emploi), training catalog, and publications including Union Sociale magazine, the regional Trait d'Union review, and the annual Document conjoncturel. The network also operates E-Solidarités, a digital expertise platform launched in 2026, alongside public programs such as Semaine Bleue (national elderly week) and the Prix Chronos de littérature (literary award). The organization functions as a service and coordination body rather than a software product company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Base d'expertise Online expertise database providing policy analyses, legal notes, position papers, and technical commentary on social, health, and medico-social themes, accessible to members after authentication.
• Espace emploi Employment portal featuring job listings, internship opportunities, apprenticeship contracts, and Service Civique positions from member associations of the Uriopss ARA region.
• Espace adhérents Reserved member portal providing access to the expertise database, training catalog, event registration, publications, and expert support services for member associations.
• Formation Training services providing a catalog of professional development courses for member associations at preferential membership rates.
• E-Solidarit\u00e9s Digital platform carrying the expertise of the Uniopss-Uriopss network, providing news, analysis, and member-exclusive content on social, medico-social, and health topics at national and regional levels.
• Semaine Bleue National week for retirees and elderly persons, coordinated by Uniopss since over 70 years, promoting the role of seniors in society and intergenerational solidarity through thousands of events across France.
• Prix Chronos de littérature

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 650,000 young people have participated as jurors in the Prix Chronos de littérature since 1996
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Banque des TerritoirescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBanque des Territoires (Caisse des Dépôts) is a key partner providing expertise and financial support for social and solidarity economy projects. Contact: Anne-Laure Badaut.
• Crédit CoopératifcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBanking institution specializing in social economy, supporting the network's initiatives and prospective work. Contact: Boris Atechian, Regional Director.
• Caisse d'Epargne d'Auvergne et du LimousincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional savings bank partner supporting the Club des Partenaires initiative.
• ChorumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial economy player providing HR and professional development solutions. Contacts for Auvergne and Rhône-Alpes regions.
• APOGEES ESSminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial economy expertise and support organization. Contact: Jean-Laurent Ganimi.
• Delsol AvocatsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLaw firm partner specializing in associative law. Contact: Jean-Baptiste Autric, Partner.
• Cabinet Laurent CocquebertminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLaw firm specializing in health, social, and medico-social sectors.
• Virtua Legis (Hubert de Segonzac)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerData protection officer (DPO) and personal data law services.
• EndrixminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConsulting firm partner. Contact: Laurent Pradere.
• YvelinminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProfessional services firm in the Club des Partenaires. Contact: Séverine Bossy.
• ERP – Espace Recherche ProspectivecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch and prospective network bringing together associative networks and teaching/research poles in social policies and practices. Uriopss ARA participates in this initiative.
• France StratégiecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational strategy organization with which Uniopss contributed on 'après soutenable' (sustainable future) following the COVID-19 crisis.
• FondacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational associative research and prospective organization collaborating on future-oriented projects.
• Fondation du Crédit CoopératifcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation associated with Crédit Coopératif supporting prospective work and associative innovation.
• CNIS (Conseil National de l'Information Statistique)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational statistical information council collaborating on data and statistics related to associative sector.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• NEXEM: National federation of non-profit employers in the social, medico-social and health sectors. Comparable as another membership/employer federation representing similar associations in overlapping sub-sectors.
• Uniopss: National federation and direct parent organization of Uriopss ARA, uniting private non-profit associations across health, social and medico-social sectors in France. Highly comparable as the umbrella body for the same membership model and advocacy mission.
• Fédération des Acteurs de la Solidarité: National network of associations fighting exclusion and supporting disadvantaged people. Comparable as another French federation of social-sector associations offering training, advocacy and member services.
• France Assos Santé: National umbrella of patient and health-sector user associations in France. Comparable as a federated association network focused on health advocacy, representation and policy influence.
• Uriopss Nouvelle-Aquitaine: Another regional Uriopss union providing analogous services (advocacy, training, expert database, member space) to private non-profit associations in the social, medico-social and health sectors.
• Uriopss Île-de-France: Sister regional Uriopss union serving associations in the Île-de-France region with the same mission, services (expertise database, training, advocacy, publications) and membership-based funding model.

Broad incumbents

• Croix-Rouge française: Major French non-profit operating across health, social and medico-social sectors. Comparable as a large, established organization in the same social/health sector that Uriopss ARA's members serve.
• FEHAP: Federation covering private non-profit hospitals, clinics and medico-social establishments. Comparable as a broader incumbent federation representing health and medico-social non-profit employers with advocacy and advisory services.

Others

• Fonda: National association supporting prospective and research work on the associative sector, identified as a direct partner of Uriopss ARA. Comparable as an ecosystem player serving non-profit associations with research and forward-looking studies.

Emerging players

• UNAPEI: National federation of associations representing people with intellectual disabilities and their families. Comparable as a sector-specific federation within the broader social/medico-social nonprofit landscape Uriopss ARA serves.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xbsky.app/profile/uriopssara.bsky.social
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/UriopssRA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/uriopss-ara

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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