Iremmo

What Iremmo does

iReMMO (Institut de recherche et d'études Méditerranée Moyen-Orient) is a Paris-based independent non-profit association (association loi 1901), recognized as being of general public interest, founded in 2011 to deliver rigorous, critical analysis on the Mediterranean and Middle East region. The institute serves academic researchers, students, policy professionals, journalists, and the informed general public through a hybrid model of public encounters (Midis, Controverses, Grand Format, Université populaire, Hors les murs), structured training programs (Magistère, École d'été, École d'hiver, séminaires trimestriels, ateliers), and the peer-reviewed academic journal Confluences Méditerranée published in partnership with L'Harmattan. A multimedia content library of more than 900 YouTube videos, 200+ podcasts on Spotify/Apple/Google, and nearly 2,000 open-access journal articles reinforces top-of-funnel reach.

The institute's technology stack is intentionally lean and built on commodity platforms: Moodle powers the digital campus for online workshops and self-paced courses (including a Palestinian history workshop comprising nine ~40-minute recorded sessions with bibliographies and quizzes), while Zoom handles remote participation in encounters and training. Content is distributed via HelloAsso for self-serve subscriptions and event registration, with journals physically and digitally sold through L'Harmattan and Cairn. Membership at the Magistère program delivers 100 hours of training over the September-May cycle; complementary offerings include Lebanese dialect language courses, geopolitical study trips (Voyages géopolitiques), and literary festivals (Adab, Maghreb-Orient des livres).

iReMMO's revenue model is that of a donor-supported non-profit rather than a commercial enterprise. Income is generated from individual and corporate tax-deductible donations (66%/60% under articles 200 and 238 bis of the French General Tax Code), tiered annual subscriptions (€105 reduced / €190 standard / €350 support, 2026-27 cycle), fee-based training programs priced €330-€950 depending on participant status, and modest per-session encounter fees (€3-€10 reduced / €6-€10 full). The institute is governed by a Board of Directors and a Scientific Council, has 1-10 employees, and operates without venture capital or private equity backing.

Name

Iremmo

Legal name

iReMMO

Website

https://iremmo.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Area Studies Education and Research

NAICS

Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities (54172), Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities (541720)

SIC

International Affairs (9721)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPADAEAB

Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Learning (MERL)

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/International Development & Technical Assistance

Keywords

• Mediterranean studies
• Middle East research
• Geopolitical education
• Area studies
• Policy research

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Annual and semester-based subscriptions (Abonnement) providing access to encounters, reduced rates for events, and preferential pricing on training. Includes support memberships with tax deduction benefits (66% for individuals, 60% for companies).
2. Training Programs: Revenue from professional development programs including the Magistère, Summer School, Winter School, quarterly seminars, and language courses. Programs offer certificates of specialization.
3. Donations: Tax-deductible donations from supporters, with the institute being recognized as an association of general interest (article 200 and 238 bis of the French General Tax Code).
4. Event Sessions: Per-session fees for encounters: 6€ (3€ reduced) for Controverses/Midis, 10€ (5€ reduced) for Grand Format events.
5. Publication Sales: Sales of Confluences Méditerranée journal (published by L'Harmattan) and related books, available through Cairn and physical bookstores.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Iremmo is a French non-profit research institute (association reconnue d'utilité publique) dedicated to studying and explaining the geopolitical dynamics of the Mediterranean basin and the Middle East. It delivers a multi-format programme comprising accredited long-form training (Magistère, summer and winter schools, quarterly seminars, workshops, language courses), public-facing events and festivals (Midis, Controverses, Grand Format, Université populaire, Hors les murs, geopolitical voyages, Adab literary festival, Maghreb-Orient des livres book festival), and the quarterly academic journal Confluences Méditerranée.

Product overview

iReMMO (Institut de recherche et d'études Méditerranée Moyen-Orient) is a public research institute and think tank based in Paris, offering a comprehensive educational ecosystem focused on the Mediterranean and Middle East region. Its core offerings include structured training programs (Magistère, École d'été, École d'hiver, séminaires, ateliers) and public encounter formats (Midis, Controverses, Grand Format, Université populaire). The institute also publishes the Confluences Méditerranée academic journal and operates literary festivals (Adab, Maghreb-Orient des livres). Digital education is delivered via Moodle platform for online workshops. Access to encounters and training is available through subscription plans (Abonnement encounters, Abonnement soutien) or per-session fees. The institute distributes over 900 videos on YouTube and 200 podcasts across major platforms, with nearly 2000 journal articles available in open access. iReMMO's offerings are funded through membership subscriptions, donations (tax-deductible in France), and public support, maintaining editorial independence as a recognized general interest association.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Magistère de l'iReMMO Two-year accredited diploma programme delivering structured training in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern geopolitics, taught by senior academics and field specialists and designed for students and professionals seeking recognised credentialing.
• École d'été de l'iReMMO Intensive recurring summer school in Mediterranean-Middle Eastern geopolitics, aimed at students, researchers and professionals seeking concentrated annual training.
• École d'hiver de l'iReMMO Winter school counterpart to the École d'été, delivering concentrated short-form training in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern geopolitics.
• Séminaires trimestriels de l'iReMMO Quarterly seminar cycle that provides ongoing thematic training across the academic year in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern studies.
• Ateliers "5 heures pour comprendre" Short intensive workshops titled '5 heures pour comprendre' that deliver expert-led analysis of a specific Mediterranean/Middle Eastern topic in a single session.
• Atelier numérique de l'iReMMO Online workshop programme delivering short-form distance-learning courses on Mediterranean and Middle Eastern geopolitics via the Moodle platform and Zoom.
• Cours de langue de l'iReMMO Language courses (including Lebanese dialect) aimed at learners seeking practical Arabic-language competence related to the Mediterranean-Middle Eastern field.
• Confluences Méditerranée Quarterly academic journal on the Mediterranean and Middle East, produced by iReMMO and distributed by subscription in print and digitally, directed by Jean-Paul Chagnollaud.
• Midi de l'iReMMO Recurring midday public encounters featuring expert talks on Mediterranean-Middle Eastern geopolitical topics, priced at €25 per session.
• Controverses de l'iReMMO Public debate events presenting opposing expert viewpoints on a contentious Mediterranean-Middle Eastern issue.
• Grand Format de l'iReMMO Large-format public encounter event hosting extended expert discussion on a major Mediterranean-Middle Eastern theme.
• Université populaire de l'iReMMO Open public-education ('université populaire') programming delivering free or low-cost expert-led encounters aimed at the general public interested in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern geopolitics.
• Hors les murs de l'iReMMO Off-site ('hors les murs') conferences and encounters staged at external venues, extending iReMMO's programming beyond its Paris headquarters.
• Voyages géopolitiques Curated geopolitical travel ('voyages géopolitiques') in which participants visit Mediterranean and Middle Eastern destinations with expert-led briefings.
• Festival Adab Annual literary festival focused on literature from and about the Arab/Maghreb world, organised by iReMMO.
• Maghreb-Orient des livres Annual book fair (salon du livre) devoted to literature from the Maghreb and the Orient, hosted by iReMMO.
• Projet Muftah Original research project hosted by iReMMO, producing independent analysis on Mediterranean and Middle Eastern affairs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 900 videos freely available on YouTube
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Centre culturel du LibanminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for events related to Lebanon, such as the 'Le Liban face à Israël' conference. Co-organization of cultural and academic events.
• Association Psyché et artminorGTM or Marketing PartnerArt and psychology association partnering for events, particularly those exploring cultural and psychological dimensions of Middle Eastern issues.
• Collège des BernardinsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for hosting and co-organizing events, such as the Vatican diplomacy conference. Venue partnership for intellectual gatherings.
• Théâtre l'Échangeur (Bagnolet)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partnership for the humanitarian crises event. Co-hosting of public events on human rights in the Arab world.
• Université Paris 8 Vincennes-Saint-Denis / FranceminorOthersAcademic partnership mentioned in affiliation context for research and events.
• Ville de BagnoletminorOthersMunicipal partnership for hosting events in the Seine-Saint-Denis region.
• Région Île-de-France / Seine-Saint-DenisminorOthersRegional council partnership for event hosting and cultural initiatives.
• OIP-SF (Observatoire International des Prisons - Section Française)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrison observatory partnership for events on prison radicalization, providing expertise and co-speakers for discussions.
• Association Al-Adab (Sorbonne)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent association partnership at Sorbonne University for organizing events on Arab language and culture in France.
• Groupe de recherche pour la paix en Israël-PalestineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch group partnership for organizing peace-related events and discussions on Israel-Palestine.
• Muftah European Project ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean research project (H2020 or similar) involving cooperation with partner institutions across Europe for research on Mediterranean-Middle East issues. The Muftah project involves academic collaboration and field research.
• L'Harmattan PublishingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLong-standing publishing partnership for Confluences Méditerranée journal and related academic publications. Distributes journal through bookstores and academic platforms like Cairn.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ISPI (Istituto per gli Studi di Politica Internazionale): Milan-based think tank covering international politics with a strong MENA/Mediterranean focus, offering research reports, public events, training programs, and a digital publication platform. Comparable as a Southern-European research institute pairing academic publications with open-access events and education.
• Carnegie Middle East Center: Beirut-based branch of Carnegie Endowment producing MENA-focused analysis with public events, multimedia, and publications. Comparable to iReMMO as a MENA-focused research and public-engagement institution with a strong academic and policy orientation.
• European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR): Pan-European think tank producing research and events on European foreign policy with significant MENA coverage. Direct peer in the European-foreign-policy think-tank category with comparable public-events, podcasts, and policy-publication model.
• Arab Reform Initiative: Paris-headquartered independent think tank producing research and convening on political reform in the Arab world. Closely comparable to iReMMO in scale, geographic focus (Mediterranean-Arab world), and the combination of rigorous research, events, and bilingual publications.
• Institut de Recherche Stratégique de l'École Militaire (IRSEM): French public research institute focused on strategic and international affairs, including the Mediterranean and Middle East. Directly comparable as a Paris-based, French-language research-and-events institution on geopolitics, though IRSEM is publicly funded and operates at a larger scale than iReMMO.
• Institut français des relations internationales (IFRI) — duplicate already listed: Duplicate reference removed from peer list — IFRI is already listed as the top peer above.
• Institut français du Proche-Orient (IFPO): French public research unit (CNRS/MEAE) dedicated to research on the Levant and the wider Middle East. Comparable to iReMMO in regional focus, French institutional anchoring, and the combination of academic research, public engagement, and training — though IFPO is publicly funded and larger.
• French Institute of International Relations (IFRI): Paris-based, France's leading foreign policy and international affairs think tank with a dedicated MENA research center. Comparable to iReMMO as a French-based, research-and-public-events institution on Mediterranean and Middle East geopolitics, though IFRI is significantly larger in scale and budget.
• Middle East Institute (MEI): Washington DC-based non-profit dedicated to MENA-focused research, public events, and policy analysis. Direct peer to iReMMO in the regional-studies-think-tank model with programs (lectures, podcasts, publications) that mirror iReMMO's Mids/Controverses and Confluences Méditerranée offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Brookings Institution: Washington DC-based broadly-scoped think tank with a MENA research program. Comparable as a large international-affairs-think-tank peer with events, podcasts, and policy publications, but with substantially larger scale and broader mandate than iReMMO.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/iReMMO
• Facebookfacebook.com/institutiremmo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/iremmo
• Instagraminstagram.com/institutiremmo
• Xtwitter.com/IiReMMO

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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