Stichting Kwaliteit in Basis GGZ

What Stichting Kwaliteit in Basis GGZ does

Stichting Kwaliteit in Basis GGZ (KiBG) is a Dutch non-profit foundation established in 2015 and headquartered in Leiden, Netherlands. The organization operates the 'Keurmerk Kortdurende GGz', a quality certification system that recognizes mental healthcare (GGZ) providers committed to short-term, goal-oriented treatment. Certified providers (417 as of the 2026 cycle) are assessed annually against defined norms covering treatment methodology, reflection and improvement, accessibility and transparency, and knowledge sharing, using self-evaluation questionnaires and a four-eyes principle assessment. KiBG operates primarily in the Netherlands with a lean team of fewer than 10 employees.

KiBG's product ecosystem centers on the certification mark and is supported by KiBG Kennisnet, a knowledge platform organized around five thematic dossiers (intake, focus maintenance, timely completion, network attention, and innovative treatment), Spiegelinformatie benchmarking dashboards that enable providers to compare their own treatment data against network-wide metrics, an annual KiBG Factsheet publishing network performance data, the Krachtgerichte e-health overzicht directory of digital health applications, and recurring knowledge sessions, intervisie groups, and an annual congress (2026 theme: 'Groeikracht'). The organization collaborates with the POS!TION research alliance, aligns with Akwa GGZ standards for client experience measurement, and references the AI in de GGZ knowledge platform. Technology assets are primarily web-based platforms (kibg.nl, kennis.kibg.nl, ehealth.softr.app) without public APIs, mobile applications, or proprietary AI/ML systems.

KiBG's revenue model is a non-profit subscription and event model: certified providers pay recurring annual certification fees, aspirant members pay a lower tier to access knowledge resources and prepare for full certification, and revenue is supplemented by congress and knowledge session ticket sales (with free access for certified providers). The customer base consists entirely of Dutch GGZ providers, with health insurers and policymakers functioning as adjacent stakeholders informed about certification outcomes. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, and as a stichting, the organization operates on a cost-recovery basis rather than for profit.

Name

Stichting Kwaliteit in Basis GGZ

Legal name

Stichting Kwaliteit in Basis GGz

Website

https://kibg.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Stichting Kwaliteit in Basis GGZ (KiBG) is a Dutch non-profit foundation that operates the Keurmerk Kortdurende GGz quality certification and a knowledge network for 417 mental healthcare providers committed to short-term treatment in the Netherlands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mental Healthcare Quality Certification

NAICS

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Certification Program Administration & Scheme Management (Standard Owners) (AFALACAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Advisory & Assessments (BPAKAHAH)

Keywords

• Mental healthcare certification
• Quality mark GGZ
• Short-term treatment
• Knowledge platform healthcare
• Mental health benchmarking

Headquarters

HQ city

Leiden

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Certification Fees: GGZ providers pay fees to obtain and maintain the 'Keurmerk Kortdurende GGz' quality certification. The certification process involves annual qualification, self-evaluation, and assessment by the KiBG bureau. Fees cover the qualification process, certificate issuance, and inclusion in the Keurmerkregister.
2. Network Membership: Providers with the Keurmerk form the KiBG network, accessing knowledge resources, Spiegel dashboards, and participation in network activities. The network creates value through shared learning and data-driven quality improvement.
3. Event Revenue: Annual congress and knowledge sessions generate revenue through ticket sales. Events like the KiBG jaarcongres and kennissessies provide education and networking while generating revenue. Early-bird discounts incentivize advance registration.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

KiBG manages the Keurmerk Kortdurende GGZ, a quality certification for Dutch mental health providers committed to short-term, goal-oriented treatment in the Basis GGZ. Providers undergo annual self-evaluation and qualification against three certification norms covering short-term treatment methodology, reflection/learning, and knowledge sharing. The foundation complements certification with the KiBG Kennisnet knowledge platform, Spiegelinformatie benchmarking dashboards, an e-health application directory, and an annual congress plus recurring knowledge sessions for certified providers.

Product overview

Stichting KiBG operates as a foundation focused on quality assurance and knowledge sharing in Dutch mental healthcare, specifically promoting short-term treatment as the standard approach. The organization offers a unified certification ecosystem centered on the Keurmerk Kortdurende GGZ (Quality Mark for Short-term Generalist Mental Healthcare), which requires annual self-evaluation and qualification. Supporting this core offering is KiBG Kennisnet, a comprehensive knowledge platform organized around five themes (front-door intake, maintaining focus, timely closure, network attention, and innovative treatment) containing dossiers, articles, FAQs, and training resources. Additional services include Spiegelinformatie (mirror dashboards) for data-driven benchmarking, the KiBG Factsheet for network-wide metrics, Bijeenkomsten for knowledge sessions and congress events, the Krachtgerichte e-health overzicht for curated digital health tools, and the Netwerk Spiegelrapportages for peer learning. Together, these products form a quality ecosystem that connects mental health providers, facilitates evidence-based practice, and drives the 'movement toward short' treatment philosophy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Keurmerk Kortdurende GGZ Annual quality certification for mental health (GGZ) providers committed to short-term, goal-oriented treatment in primary mental healthcare. Providers complete self-evaluation questionnaires and four-eyes principle assessment to demonstrate adherence to treatment philosophy emphasizing brief, goal-oriented care, client autonomy, and timely case closure. Certification is valid annually with re-qualification required each year.
• KiBG Kennisnet Comprehensive digital knowledge platform collecting and sharing expertise on short-term mental health treatment. Organized around five themed dossiers covering intake, treatment focus, timely closure, network attention, and innovative/efficient treatment approaches. Includes FAQs, training offerings, articles from practice, and event information for GGZ professionals.
• Spiegelinformatie (Mirror Dashboards) Personalized performance dashboards for certified GGZ providers that display their own treatment data and enable comparison with other certified providers in the network. Includes metrics on treatment minutes, treatment duration, outcomes, and client experience measurements.
• Bijeenkomsten (Knowledge Sessions and Annual Congress) Organized knowledge sessions, intervision meetings, and the annual KiBG Jaarcongres covering topics related to short-term treatment methodology, including Feedback-Informed Treatment, e-health, lifestyle in GGZ, and timely case closure. Includes peer consultation (intervisie) groups facilitated by experienced professionals. Free for employees of certified organizations and aspirant members.
• Krachtgerichte e-health overzicht Curated directory of apps, modules, and websites aligned with strength-based treatment approaches in Dutch mental healthcare. Filterable by application type, cost, and intended use case, supporting blended treatment that combines face-to-face and digital interventions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 417 GGZ providers achieved Keurmerk 2026 certification after two qualification rounds
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Health Insurers (Zorgverzekeraars)coreOthersKiBG maintains relationships with Dutch health insurers who are informed about which providers achieve Keurmerk certification. Insurers can use certification status for contracting decisions and benefit from provider performance data through the network's factsheets and benchmarking.
• Keurmerkdragers (Certified Providers)coreOthersThe network of 417 certified GGZ providers forms the core of KiBG. Providers contribute to certification development through consultation processes, share knowledge through the network, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• POS!TION Research AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKiBG collaborates with the POS!TION research alliance for insight and research on short-term treatment. This partnership supports evidence-based development of treatment approaches and contributes to the knowledge base for the network.
• e-Health Providers and PlatformssupportingTechnology or IntegrationKiBG maintains an overview of e-health applications suitable for short-term treatment, including apps, modules, and websites. This supports the integration of digital tools in blended treatment approaches.
• Akwa GGZsupportingOthersKiBG references Akwa GGZ standards for CQi measurement (version 6.0 May 2024 and version 5.1 September 2020). This ensures standardized measurement of client experiences across certified providers.
• AI in de GGZ Knowledge PlatformsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerKiBG references the independent knowledge platform AI in de GGZ for artificial intelligence developments in mental healthcare. This partnership provides access to expertise on AI applications in treatment.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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