zaVie
Stichting zaVie is a Dutch non-profit advocacy organization (stichting) founded in 2018 in Groningen, serving as the provincial interest representative for people with disabilities, seniors, chronically ill individuals, and informal caregivers in the Province of Groningen through free community programs, events, and policy advocacy funded primarily by a Province of Groningen subsidy.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded-
- HeadquartersGroningen, Netherlands
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
What zaVie does
Stichting zaVie is a Dutch non-profit advocacy organization (stichting) founded in 2018 and headquartered at Leonard Springerlaan 13 in Groningen, Netherlands. With five employees and a volunteer-driven operating model, it functions as the provincial interest representative (belangenbehartiger) for vulnerable populations in the Province of Groningen — specifically people with physical, psychological, or intellectual disabilities, chronically ill individuals, seniors, and informal caregivers (mantelzorgers). The organization delivers advocacy, community programming, and policy representation rather than a technology product, and explicitly identifies no proprietary technology stack.
zaVie's core offerings are organized into an integrated activity portfolio: the Vrijetijdscafé (Leisure Café), Stigma Café, Seniorenplatform, Themamiddagen (thematic afternoons), Lokale Versterking, Onderling Sterk, Passend Wonen (housing), Veur Mekander Stad, the Cheiron Werkgroep on complementary medicine, and Toegankelijk Groningen (an accessibility-directory platform). It is also a co-founding member of Stichting Dementietafel Groningen and operates Platform Hattinga Verschure, a caregiver-advocacy platform. Two light digital products — Toegankelijk Groningen (toegankelijkgroningen.nl) and the Sociale Kaart resource directory — sit alongside the predominantly in-person program suite. Major events such as the Seniorenconferentie and Dementietafel Noord congress draw 150–250+ participants.
zaVie's business model is a non-commercial advocacy model funded principally by a provincial subsidy (subsidie) from the Province of Groningen. All core programs are offered free of charge to participants; a small minority of events (e.g., 'Koken met Tim') charge a €4–€5 contribution. Go-to-market is community-led, relying on partnerships with Zorgbelang Groningen, Platform Hattinga Verschure, Senioren Groningen, ANBO/PCOB, KBO, Humanitas, and UMCG, and on outreach via a website, newsletter, and active social media presence on Facebook, X/Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube. The organization has no disclosed revenue, no headcount growth signals, and no commercial sales motion.
zaVie firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- zaVie
- Legal name
- Stichting zaVie
- Website
- https://zavie.nl
- Company type
- Private
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Stichting zaVie is a Dutch non-profit advocacy organization (stichting) founded in 2018 in Groningen, serving as the provincial interest representative for people with disabilities, seniors, chronically ill individuals, and informal caregivers in the Province of Groningen through free community programs, events, and policy advocacy funded primarily by a Province of Groningen subsidy.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
zaVie industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Community Advocacy and Social Support Services
- NAICS
- Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Individual and Family Services (6241)
- SIC
- Services-Social Services (8300)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Legal Aid & Client Advocacy Services (BPAGAEAM), Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGACAD), Recreational Outings, Community Participation & Mobility Support (Non-Clinical) (HSABAAAI)
Keywords
Where zaVie is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Groningen
- HQ country
- Netherlands
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
zaVie business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others
Revenue model
- Government Subsidy: zaVie operates as a non-profit organization and receives a subsidy from the Province of Groningen (Provincie Groningen) to fund its advocacy activities and programs.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Free community programs and events |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels5 records
zaVie product offering
Product offeringCore offering
zaVie is a non-profit advocacy foundation (stichting) that serves as the provincial interest representative (belangenbehartiger) for vulnerable populations in the Province of Groningen, including people with physical, psychological, or intellectual disabilities, chronically ill individuals, seniors, and informal caregivers (mantelzorgers). It organizes and delivers community programs such as the Vrijetijdscafé, Stigma Café, senior conferences via the Seniorenplatform, the Cheiron Werkgroep on alternative medicine, the Toegankelijk Groningen accessibility platform, and the Sociale Kaart resource directory, alongside advocacy campaigns in partnership with Zorgbelang Groningen, Platform Hattinga Verschure, and the Province of Groningen. Activities are delivered free of charge to participants and funded primarily through a provincial government subsidy.
Product overview
zaVie operates as a belangenbehartiger (advocacy organization) rather than a commercial technology company. The organization functions as a platform for community programs and advocacy services, offering an integrated activity program that includes the Vrijetijdscafé, Stigma Café, Seniorenplatform, Dementietafel Noord, Platform Hattinga Verschure (caregiver platform), Cheiron werkgroep, Toegankelijk Groningen accessibility platform, and a Sociale Kaart resource directory. These programs are organized under a single organizational umbrella focused on advocacy, accessibility, and social support for people with disabilities, seniors, and caregivers in Groningen province.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Vrijetijdscafé (Leisure Café) A free community program at zaVie where participants discuss how they spend their free time and how it contributes to relaxation, recovery, and health, featuring inspiring stories and shared experiences. Themes include nature excursions, workshops, and cultural activities. It is intended for inhabitants of Groningen province, particularly people with disabilities, seniors, and chronically ill individuals.
- Stigma Café A free forum at zaVie where stigma and prejudices are discussed openly, examining how to address them collectively. Topics include single life, visual impairment, autism in women, work disability, and unconscious biases. It is intended for inhabitants of Groningen province who experience or wish to address stigma.
- Seniorenplatform (Senior Platform) A platform organized in collaboration with Senioren Groningen and ANBO/PCOB, hosting free conferences on topics like healthy aging, housing preferences, dementia, and life planning including living wills and estate law. It is intended for older adults in the Province of Groningen.
- Cheiron Werkgroep (Alternative Medicine Working Group) A working group at zaVie advocating for the use of alternative and complementary medicine, organizing two major meetings and two workshops annually on topics like positive psychology, sleep, vital movement, and deprescribing. It is intended for Groningen residents interested in complementary healthcare approaches.
- Toegankelijk Groningen An online platform at toegankelijkgroningen.nl where businesses in Groningen province can indicate their accessibility level, helping people with disabilities check the accessibility of venues and services beforehand. It is intended for people with disabilities and accessibility-conscious residents of Groningen province.
- Sociale Kaart (Social Map) An online resource providing information about social services, support networks, and community resources available to residents of Groningen province. It is intended for vulnerable residents of Groningen needing to navigate social services.
Quantifiable outcome
- zaVie organizes events attended by over 150 participants (senior conferences), 20 workshops at the Dementietafel Noord congress (250+ attendees), and multiple thematic afternoons and café meetings per year.
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use zaVie
Customer profileSegments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
zaVie technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
zaVie partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.
- Zorgbelang GroningencoreZorgbelang Groningen is a core strategic partner of zaVie. The two organizations collaborate on advocacy activities, joint events (such as the Academie Zorgbelang thematic meetings), client support initiatives, and the Commission on Mobility. They also partner in the Dementietafel Noord and the ELSA Lab Noord Nederland AI-in-healthcare advisory group. Zorgbelang Groningen provides organizational support to zaVie's work.
- Platform Hattinga Verschure (Mantelzorgplatform)corePlatform Hattinga Verschure is a Groningen-based platform advocating for informal caregivers (mantelzorgers). zaVie works with this platform on shared advocacy goals. The platform's logo appears in zaVie's partner section, indicating an established collaborative relationship in support of caregivers in the province.
- Provincie GroningencorezaVie receives a subsidy (subsidie) from the Province of Groningen, which funds its advocacy activities and programs. This is a government funding relationship supporting zaVie's mission to serve vulnerable populations in the province.
- Stichting Dementietafel Groningen (SDTG)coreStichting Dementietafel Groningen is a collaboration of organizations including Alliade, Cosis, De Zijlen, 's Heeren Loo, Vanboeijen, Rijksuniversiteit Groningen/UMCG, zaVie, and Zorgbelang Groningen. The foundation organizes Dementietafel events — low-threshold meetings (like Alzheimer cafés) about dementia in people with intellectual disabilities, especially Down syndrome. zaVie is one of the founding member organizations. The 10th anniversary congress was held in 2026 with over 250 participants.
- Senioren Groningen and ANBO/PCOBmajorzaVie collaborates with Senioren Groningen (senior citizen union), ANBO, and PCOB on senior conferences and lectures on topics such as healthy aging, housing, AI, and estate planning. These partnerships expand zaVie's reach among the senior population in Groningen province.
- Humanitas (Steunpunt Mantelzorg)majorHumanitas (specifically its informal caregiver support center) collaborates with zaVie on events such as a parent meeting for caregivers of children with disabilities turning 18. Humanitas provides venue space and co-organizes the event with zaVie.
- ELSA Lab Noord NederlandminorzaVie participates in the advisory group (klankbordgroep) of the ELSA Lab Noord Nederland, which focuses on responsible development and application of AI in healthcare. This collaboration allows zaVie to represent the interests of vulnerable populations in AI governance discussions in northern Netherlands. The group is facilitated by Zorgbelang Groningen.
- Academie Zorgbelang GroningenmajorThe Academie Zorgbelang Groningen organizes thematic meetings on topics such as client support and mentorship. zaVie co-organized the 'Zo willen wij wonen' (How we want to live) meeting with the Academie in September 2024, combining research presentations and panel discussions.
Scale indicators1 record
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
zaVie competitors and assessment
Company assessmentOthers
- Toegankelijk Groningen (separate from zaVie's program): Accessibility directory platform on which zaVie is a partner. Listed separately because the platform involves multiple Groningen organizations; a comparable adjacent initiative serving accessibility information for disabled residents.
Broad incumbents
- Mezzo: National Dutch association for informal caregivers (mantelzorgers). Directly comparable to zaVie's caregiver segment and Platform Hattinga Verschure, but operating nationally with member organizations, lobbying capacity, and grant funding.
- ANBO-PCOB: National Dutch senior citizens' organization that partners with zaVie on senior conferences. Comparable in mission to zaVie's elderly advocacy segment, but operates nationally with significantly greater membership, funding, and policy reach.
- Humanitas (Mantelzorg): Large Dutch voluntary organization providing informal caregiver support and other social services. Partners with zaVie on caregiver events (e.g. parent meetings) and operates a comparable caregiver-support mission, though as one program within a much broader portfolio.
- Ieder(in): National Dutch umbrella organization for people with disabilities and chronic illness. Operates the same advocacy mandate as zaVie's disability segment but at national scale and with significantly greater funding and policy influence.
Emerging players
- Per Saldo: National Dutch interest group for personal budget (PGB) holders, primarily serving people with disabilities who arrange their own care. Comparable to zaVie's advocacy role on care navigation and disability empowerment, though focused specifically on the PGB instrument.
Direct peers
- Stichting Dementietafel Groningen: Collaboration of which zaVie is a founding member, focused on dementia in people with intellectual disabilities. Operates in the same Groningen geography with overlapping organizational membership (Alliade, Cosis, UMCG, Zorgbelang Groningen), making it structurally a peer network rather than a competitor.
- Zorgbelang Groningen: Core strategic partner and de facto peer operating in the same Groningen province on client support, healthcare accessibility, and care navigation. Both organizations co-organize events and share advocacy goals for vulnerable populations, making them directly comparable in mission and geography.
- Platform Hattinga Verschure: Groningen-based mantelzorg (informal caregiver) advocacy platform. Operates as a provincial interest representative for caregivers alongside zaVie, co-branded as a partner, and structurally similar in mandate, funding posture, and program mix.
- Senioren Groningen: Groningen-based senior citizen union that co-organizes the Seniorenplatform with zaVie. Comparable in advocacy mission for the elderly segment and operates on a similar regional scale within the same province.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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zaVie leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
zaVie funding detail
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Frequently asked questions about zaVie
What does zaVie do?
zaVie is a non-profit advocacy foundation (stichting) that serves as the provincial interest representative (belangenbehartiger) for vulnerable populations in the Province of Groningen, including people with physical, psychological, or intellectual disabilities, chronically ill individuals, seniors, and informal caregivers (mantelzorgers). It organizes and delivers community programs such as the Vrijetijdscafé, Stigma Café, senior conferences via the Seniorenplatform, the Cheiron Werkgroep on alternative medicine, the Toegankelijk Groningen accessibility platform, and the Sociale Kaart resource directory, alongside advocacy campaigns in partnership with Zorgbelang Groningen, Platform Hattinga Verschure, and the Province of Groningen. Activities are delivered free of charge to participants and funded primarily through a provincial government subsidy.
Is zaVie a public or private company?
zaVie is a private company. It is classified as nonprofit foundation owned and is currently operating.
When was zaVie founded?
zaVie was founded in -1. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is zaVie based?
zaVie is headquartered in Groningen, Netherlands, in the Europe region.
How does zaVie make money?
One revenue line is on record: government Subsidy.
Who are zaVie's main competitors?
Toegankelijk Groningen (separate from zaVie's program) is listed as an others. Broad incumbents are Mezzo, ANBO-PCOB, Humanitas (Mantelzorg) and Ieder(in). Per Saldo is listed as an emerging player. Direct peers are Stichting Dementietafel Groningen, Zorgbelang Groningen, Platform Hattinga Verschure and Senioren Groningen.
Does zaVie have an API?
No public API is recorded for zaVie.
What industry is zaVie in?
zaVie's product category is Community Advocacy and Social Support Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAGACAG, Disability Services & Independent Living Support, with a secondary code of BPAGAEAM, Legal Aid & Client Advocacy Services. Its NAICS code is 62412 and its SIC code is 8300.