Providing financial support, mentorship, and access to internships to support young talent from diverse backgrounds
Le Fond de Dotation Florence is a new French foundation, founded in 2023. Its mission is to support young people from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds to succeed in higher education and then access professional jobs. Its highly tailored and selective programme comprises four pillars of activity: financial support; personalised mentorship; internships; and socio-cultural support.
The Hg Foundation’s €225,000 grant will enable Florence to extend its current focus (business and finance) into Tech and STEM. The initiative includes a comprehensive program with financial support, mentorship, and access to internships, to approximately 120 students over three years, with the ambition to scale beyond. Hg will contribute its expertise and network to shape Florence’s initiatives, with a representation on Florence’s Executive Committee.
“Diversity is an asset and an opportunity for everyone. Florence supports young talents from underprivileged backgrounds, who have already achieved so much on their own, towards the dreams and ambitions they deserve.”
