Dual.Concept / AHK Italien
Operator of the Italian-German Chamber of Commerce Cross-Mentoring Program: a 10-month journey combining cross-company matching, 1:1 mentoring, training, coaching and networking. Since launch it has involved 676 professionals and 73 companies.
Company profile
Dual.Concept is the service company of the German-Italian Chamber of Commerce (AHK Italien), working on training, skills development and business services. In mentoring it is primarily a cross-company programme operator rather than a conventional provider of fully internal mentoring schemes for a single employer.
Cross-Mentoring
The Cross-Mentoring Program runs for 10 months and combines 1:1 mentoring with training, coaching, networking and learning events. Matching connects people from different companies and is based on targeted profiling and development objectives agreed with participating organisations. This model supports external perspective-sharing while avoiding internal reporting-line constraints.
Scale and experience
The sixth edition announced in 2026 includes 28 companies and 128 mentors and mentees. Since launch, the programme has involved 676 professionals and 73 companies. The official site also states that 71% of companies participating in 2025 renewed their involvement for the next edition.
Additional services
Dual.Concept also provides dual education, skills and leadership development, recruitment and other services within the Italian-German business ecosystem. It is particularly relevant for companies seeking an established cross-company format rather than a fully bespoke internal programme.
Official sources
- https://www.dualconcept.it/it/formazione/cross-mentoring
- https://www.dualconcept.it/it/news/cross-mentoring-program-di-ahk-italien-al-via-la-sesta-edizione
- https://www.dualconcept.it/it/