Poitiers Université Foundation is the sponsorship operator of the University of Poitiers. It has officially been launched in 2009 by 25 founders : companies, private individuals, local and regional authorities and professional organizations.

The Foundation’s goal, as defined by the University, is to strengthen links with the professional world for the benefit of students, graduates, teachers and teachers-researchers.

Thanks to the donations collected among its partners, the Foundation helps a broad range of projects, within three scopes of action :

Entrepreneurship and inventiveness

• Support and promote Research
• Strengthen the links between companies and university students
• Encourage students and researchers starting a business
• Promote the development of innovative pedagogical practices

Territorial and international presence

• Develop partnerships within the territory in Angoulême, Niort and Poitiers
• Reinforce the international cooperation
• Support mobility of the University community and PhD students

Human values at the core of University

• Facilitate access to the University to all, and in particular for students with disabilities or special needs
• Promote well-being at work and during the studies
• Give priority to the Sustainable Development inside the University community
• Encourage the development of a Network of graduates