"The Power of Philanthropy in Academics" - discussion en table ronde

The gathering of founders of foundations active in the academic sector focused primarily on discussing the importance of private donations in academia and how to encourage more philanthropists to get involved in this field.

Participants were invited to share their ideas, experiences, and the challenges they may face when selecting projects to support.

The foundations that took part included the following:

• Atoz Foundation
• Fondation Enovos
• ESSKA Foundation
• Stiftung für europäische Bildung und Kultur
• Fondation Marienburg
• Luxembourg University Foundation
• Fondation du Pélican

The key takeaway from this discussion is that cooperation between foundations, private individuals, and even institutions at the European level is essential. The State cannot handle everything alone, and philanthropy is therefore a crucial element in ensuring the quality of scientific research and, in turn, securing Luxembourg’s long-term development.

Event Information
Start date: March 5, 2014
End date: March 5, 2014