The objective of the Sopra Steria-Institut de France Foundation is to support community projects of French charities in the area of digital inclusion, with employee volunteers, in four domains:
Since its creation in 2001, the Foundation has supported over 100 projects from non-profit organisations in various areas: education and training, health and disability, social and professional inclusion, innovation, international solidarity,etc.
Financial support: each project is granted with a budget of minimum €5,000. Projects must be presented by French non-profit organisations and showcase the use of digital technology, bringing a direct benefit to final users in the community. Are excluded projects asking for IT functional support of organisations, financial support only or donation of IT equipment only.
Sponsoring of projects by Sopra Steria employees, on the basis of volunteering. Sponsors can bring guidance and expertise in various fields: project methodology, technical or functional expertise, mentorship,etc. The Foundation is an opportunity for our employees to share their skills for the benefit of disadvantaged people.
The "Entrepreneurship for tomorrow" Award: a Students & Young Entrepreneur Challenge encouraging digital, social and environmental innovation applied to community projects. Two distinct Awards are granted to young entrepreneurs & student winners from engineering, business schools and universities in France, in order to implement a sustainable project:
The Foundation is governed by a Board, composed of members from Sopra Steria and from Institut de France:
2001: creation of the Foundation under the aegis of the Institut de France
2003: launch of the Students Award
2016: the Foundation extends its activity to a new domain, preservation of environmental resources
2019: launch of the "Entrepreneurship for tomorrow" Award open to young entrepreneurs
Over 100 projects supported with around forty charities
Over 200 Sopra Steria volunteer project sponsors
21 awards won by students from engineering schools, business schools and universities, and young entrepreneurs, as part of the Entrepreneurship for tomorrow Award