As a family foundation and a public-interest foundation at the same time, since its creation in 1987, the Fondation Bettencourt Schueller has chosen to empower talents to contribute to France’s success and influence.

To this end, the Foundation seeks, selects, supports and promotes women and men who are rethinking our future in three fields that make a tangible difference to the common good: life sciences, the arts and an inclusive society. With a philanthropic mindset, the foundation takes action through prizes, donations, personalized support, effective communication and co-created initiatives. Since its creation, it has awarded prizes to 676 laureates and supported more than 1,400 projects led by talented individuals, teams, associations and organizations.

Having been committed to the craftsmanship for over 25 years, the Foundation is one of the leading organizations promoting the contemporary dimension of these arts, especially with the Prix Liliane Bettencourt pour l’Intelligence de la Main®. It recognizes this excellence in craftsmanship as an asset with international appeal that must be promoted abroad. To this end, it has contributed to the recognition of artistic craftsmanship as an artistic practice eligible for international residencies. Through its commitments, the Foundation aims to foster interdisciplinarity between the arts and crafts, the performing arts and sustainability, thereby paving the way for innovative, responsible and meaningful creations for the future.