Toulouse Capitole Foundations
Toulouse Capitole University relies on two foundations committed to supporting innovation, research and training: the Toulouse Capitole University Foundation and the Jean-Jacques Laffont Foundation. These structures, which are driving ambitious projects, strengthen the academic influence and societal impact of our institution.
Toulouse Capitole University Foundation
The Toulouse Capitole University Foundation believes in scientific excellence and collective intelligence for a united and responsible society. It supports the most ambitious goals of Toulouse Capitole University and facilitates collaborations with the economic and social world through patronage, donations and sponsorship.
It highlights programmes of excellence, exceptional talent and partnerships that address major societal challenges in its territory, at national and international level.
The Foundation upholds the following values:
- Responsibility: meeting the expectations of society and the socio-economic world.
- Commitment: fostering collective ambition around innovative projects and actions.
- Excellence: promoting initiatives with high societal value.
Jean-Jacques Laffont Foundation
The foundation was established in 2007 under the name of Jean-Jacques Laffont, one of the great economic theorists of our time and a leader in the development of modern economics in France.
- This creation was initiated by the decision of the French government and the Academy of Sciences to choose Toulouse School of Economics (TSE) as one of the 13 leading scientific research networks in France.
- This foundation provides a new long-term funding model for a research centre, Toulouse School of Economics, which attracts students and researchers from around the world.
- The primary objective of this foundation is to develop and encourage cutting-edge research in economics and related social sciences.