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.