Call for Projects #2 2024

To be considered, the project must:

1. Be in agreement with La Fondation Dassault Systèmes’ objective:

La Fondation Dassault Systèmes purpose is to organize and support all general interest initiatives that aim to provide a wide public with an access to the capabilities of 3D scientific simulation technologies and to science-based virtual worlds in the areas of education and teaching, scientific and technological research, as well as to encourage and to participate in all initiatives in these fields, either directly or indirectly.

La Fondation Dassault Systèmes seeks to:

• Actively contribute towards transforming teaching and towards educational innovation, in particular through 3D experiences and contents;
• Spark young people’s interest in engineering careers, science and digital technology; 
• Provide schools and universities with more access to 3D-scientific technologies, contents, and simulation;
• Encourage technological and scientific research;
• Help conserve, preserve and enhance cultural heritage.

2. Fulfill eligibility criteria, which includes:

• The focus on a non-profit and non-commercial project recognized as being of public interest
• The support of a recognized organization of general interest capable of receiving grants and skill sponsorship, and whose headquarters are located in the European Union or the European Economic Area, in the USA or in India.

The following will also be considered:

• The nature of the impact and leverage of the proposed action,
• Its contribution to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals,
• The character of its innovative and inspirational model,
• Its ability to integrate and value diversity, especially the diversity between men and women
• Its ability to mobilize employees of Dassault Systèmes,
• Its assessable nature.