FONDATION MATHEMATIQUE JACQUES HADAMARD (FMJH)

What FONDATION MATHEMATIQUE JACQUES HADAMARD (FMJH) does

Fondation Mathématique Jacques Hadamard (FMJH) is a French partnership foundation (Fondation partenariale, registered under SIREN 841 473 309) established in 2012 on the Paris-Saclay campus to promote scientific excellence in mathematics. It federates the mathematics community across member institutions including LMO, CMAP, CMLS, IPhT, and IHES, serving Master's students, doctoral candidates (through EDMH), and postdoctoral researchers via excellence scholarships (Sophie Germain, Maryam Mirzakhani), mobility grants, scientific events, and industry-academia collaboration programs. The foundation does not develop proprietary technology products; instead it coordinates thematic programs (Maths CSI for computational science and engineering, MathSV for life sciences, PGMO for optimization, Mathematical Physics via the Itzykson Seminary) and transversal programs (MathTech for non-academic career preparation, FMJHCare for diversity, Junior Scientific Visibility for international mobility), and awards the €10,000 Pierre Lamoure Prize for post-doctoral research with socio-economic impact.

The foundation is financed primarily through the French government's 'plan d'investissement d'avenir' and supplemented by corporate sponsorship, with EDF as a historical founding partner since 2012. A strategic think tank established in 2021 connects the foundation with roughly 20 socio-economic partners including L'Oréal, Google, Société Générale, Thales, Valeo, Total Energies, Michelin, Nokia, Atos, Criteo, and Owkin. With only 7 employees, FMJH operates as a lean coordinating body distributing its offerings through its website, newsletters, LinkedIn and Facebook pages, and on-site events such as MathTech meetings, PGMODAYS, Welcome Days, and the Marathon d'Orsay de Mathématiques. Recent strategic moves include the joint Math&AI in Paris federative project with FSMP and the 2023 CNRS-CRM-FMJH-FSMP collaboration agreement stimulating France-Québec research cooperation, alongside field-level corporate partnerships via the MathTech Challenge with EDF Lab Paris-Saclay, Groupe Atlantic, and Michelin.

Name

FONDATION MATHEMATIQUE JACQUES HADAMARD (FMJH)

Legal name

Fondation Mathématique Jacques Hadamard

Website

https://fondation-hadamard.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

FMJH is a French partnership foundation on the Paris-Saclay campus that coordinates thematic research programs, scholarships, scientific events, and industry-academia collaborations in mathematics, serving graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, member institutions, and corporate partners through public funding and corporate sponsorship.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Academic Research Foundation Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (6117), Grantmaking Foundations (813211)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Scholarship & Fellowship Foundations and Trusts (EDADAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Research & Science Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAI), Foundation/NGO & Philanthropic Scholarships (EDAIAOAH), Research Grants, Fellowships & Stipends (International) (EDAIAOAJ)

Keywords

• Mathematics research foundation
• Doctoral scholarship programs
• Academic industry collaboration
• Scientific event organization
• Postdoctoral research funding

Headquarters

HQ city

Orsay

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Public Funding: Since its creation, the FMJH has been financed by the public authorities through the 'plan d'investissement d'avenir'. This constitutes the primary source of funding for the foundation's operations and programs.
2. Corporate Sponsorship: The FMJH actively seeks corporate sponsorship and donations to supplement public funding. Sponsorship is targeted to encourage emergence of young mathematical talent on Paris-Saclay campus and facilitate connections between academic research and business. Three highlighted programs open to sponsorship: FMJHCare, MathTech, and PGMO.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

FMJH funds and coordinates mathematics research and training programs on the Paris-Saclay campus. It awards scholarships (Sophie Germain, Maryam Mirzakhani), postdoctoral positions, and the €10,000 Pierre Lamoure Prize; runs thematic programs (Maths CSI, MathSV, PGMO, Mathematical Physics via the Itzykson Seminary) and transversal programs (MathTech, FMJHCare, Junior Scientific Visibility); organizes scientific events (summer schools, thematic days, MathTech Challenge, FEM); and brokers industry-academia collaboration through a strategic think tank with corporate sponsors.

Product overview

The FMJH operates as a foundation promoting training and research in mathematics on the Paris-Saclay campus. Its portfolio includes multiple thematic programs (Maths CSI for computational science and engineering, MathSV for life sciences, PGMO for optimization, and Mathematical Physics via the Itzykson Seminary), transversal programs (MathTech for professional preparation, FMJHCare for diversity, Junior Scientific Visibility for mobility), grant programs (Sophie Germain scholarships, Maryam Mirzakhani doctoral scholarships), and events (Marathon d'Orsay, Forum Entreprises et Mathématiques, MathTech Challenge). The Math&AI in Paris project specifically addresses mathematics at the artificial intelligence interface. The foundation connects academic mathematics with industry through corporate partnerships and the Pierre Lamoure Prize rewarding post-doctoral research with socio-economic impact.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MathTech Program A transversal training program that sensitizes and prepares PhD or future PhD students in mathematics at Paris-Saclay for their professional future outside academic research. It includes workshops, the MathTech Challenge hackathon, and career-oriented training including soft-skills and pitch coaching by iWips.
• Math&AI in Paris A federative scientific project at the interface of mathematics and artificial intelligence, initiated and supported by FMJH and FSMP. The math-ia.fr platform serves as the showcase for this project, funding research and training at the math-AI interface on the Paris-Saclay campus.
• Maths CSI (Mathematical Sciences for Scientific Computing and Engineering) A thematic program organizing the development and outreach of applied mathematics and engineering on the Paris-Saclay campus, covering numerical methods, PDEs, optimization, and scientific machine learning.
• MathSV (Mathématiques pour les Sciences du Vivant) A thematic program supporting and organizing growth of mathematics at the interface with life sciences (biology, ecology, medicine) on the Paris-Saclay campus, covering both training and research.
• PGMO (Programme Gaspard Monge Optimisation) A thematic program in optimization, originally supported by EDF since 2012, facilitating cross-fertilization between academic researchers and addressing applications in data science.
• Itzykson Seminary The flagship event of the Mathematics and Theoretical Physics program, established in 2012, bringing together mathematicians and physicists for day-long sessions at IHES with preparatory minicourses and lectures.
• Sophie Germain Scholarships Excellence scholarships offered to French or foreign M1 and M2 students in mathematics at member institutions, providing financial support throughout graduate studies.
• Maryam Mirzakhani Doctoral Scholarship Doctoral scholarship for female students with very high potential, offering financial support from master's to doctoral level.
• Pierre Lamoure Prize A scientific prize of 10,000 euros awarded for post-doctoral mathematical research work directly related to a socio-economic problem; winner must have defended thesis at least 2 years prior and be under 40 years old.
• FMJHCare A transversal program addressing social and gender diversity in mathematics, encouraging emergence of young mathematical talent on the Paris-Saclay campus.
• Junior Scientific Visibility Program A program facilitating insertion of PhD students into the research world and supporting post-doctoral talent with international mobility funding (up to €2,300 per stay) and scientific animation grants (up to €2,000).
• Marathon d'Orsay de Mathématiques A mathematical and playful activity offering math problems outside academic settings, requiring deep reflection and adaptation to new situations; aimed at secondary school pupils and the general public.
• MathTech Challenge A week-long hackathon based on the SEME (mathematics/enterprise study week) format, where doctoral students tackle real industrial problems from partner companies such as EDF, Michelin, and Groupe Atlantic.
• Forum Entreprises et Mathématiques (FEM) A national event organized jointly with AMIES bringing together mathematics graduates and companies for visibility of mathematics in industry.

Quantifiable outcome

• Most post-docs recruited through PGMO calls subsequently found outlets in non-academic research, demonstrating successful industry-academia bridge
• +1 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• MichelinmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Corporate partner for MathTech Challenge 2026. Michelin proposes real-world challenges (computational mechanics simulation for tire design; explainable industrial data generator) to EDMH doctoral students during week-long hackathon. Michelin engineers participate in Q&A sessions and jury evaluation.
• CNRS/INSMIcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Accord CNRS-CRM-FMJH-FSMP collaboration agreement signed to stimulate mathematical research cooperation between France and Québec. Institut national des sciences mathématiques et de leurs interactions (INSMI/CNRS) partners with Centre de recherche mathématiques (CRM), FMJH, and Fondation Sciences mathématiques de Paris (FSMP).
• AMIES (Agence Maths Entreprises)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational agency concerned with Maths/Company relationship. FMJH coordinates its corporate relations efforts with AMIES, participates in FEM (Forum Entreprises et Mathématiques), and works together on industry-academia bridge initiatives.
• Fondation Blaise PascalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational foundation for mathematics and computer science outreach. FMJH coordinates outreach efforts with Blaise Pascal Foundation which operates at national level, avoiding duplication of efforts.
• Strategic Think Tank MemberscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic think tank established 2021 with representatives from socio-economic world: Enred, Atos, Bell Labs-Nokia, CentraleSupelec, Exail, Qube-RT, L'Oréal, Groupe Atlantic, Owkin, Criteo, Société Générale, Google, Alcimed, Total Energies, Metafora, Elaia, EdF, Thales, Suez, Valeo, IncubAlliance. They help formulate initiatives to bring doctoral students closer to business world.
• EDF Lab Paris-SaclaymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEDF lab researchers designed and supervised MathTech Challenge 2025 (modeling and forecasting for power system flexibilities). EDF lab researchers are also professors in Orsay mathematics department, combining industry expertise with academic knowledge of student characteristics.
• Groupe AtlanticmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench heating company that designed MathTech Challenge 2023 topics with EDF lab. Proposed challenges on reducing home electricity bills (reinforcement learning) and using electric water heaters for energy storage (probabilistic mean-field modeling).
• iWipsmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTraining organization supporting EDMH in supervision of MathTech cross-disciplinary training program. iWips trainers provide 'soft skills' training and pitch coaching during MathTech Challenge week. All training elements accessible through ADUM platform.
• Fields Institute (Canada)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOntario mathematical institute. Part of France-Canada mobility collaboration through Fields Research Exchange Program. FMJH doctoral students can apply for 1-2 month research stays at Fields.
• PIMS (Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWestern Canada mathematical sciences institute. Part of France-Canada mobility collaboration through PIMS-Europe Student Mobility Program.
• MitacsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCanadian organization with Globalink research fellowship program. Part of France-Canada mobility collaboration enabling FMJH students to access research stays across Canada.
• KayrrosminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology company that partnered with Pierre Lamoure Prize winner Thibaud Ehret for research on automatic detection of anthropogenic methane emissions from satellite images.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Simons Foundation: Major US philanthropic foundation with significant mathematics and theoretical sciences funding arm. Comparable as a large-scale mathematics/sciences grantmaking foundation; far larger in resources but similar function of funding research, fellows, and outreach.
• IHES (Institut des Hautes Études Scientifiques): Prestigious international research institute in mathematics and theoretical physics near Paris-Saclay. Hosts the Itzykson Seminary co-organized by FMJH; broader scope (research institute) but overlapping ecosystem of visiting researchers and seminars.
• Clay Mathematics Institute: US-based private foundation funding mathematical research, prizes, and fellowships. Comparable grantmaking/scholarship mission at global scale; broader scope than FMJH but operates with similar logic of philanthropic support for mathematics.

Direct peers

• AMIES (Agence Maths Entreprises): National French agency dedicated to Maths/Company relationships. Directly comparable to FMJH's corporate-relation function: both organize FEM (Forum Entreprises et Mathématiques) and coordinate industry-academia bridge activities across France.
• Fondation Sciences Mathématiques de Paris (FSMP): Paris-based partnership foundation supporting mathematical research and training. Co-initiator of the Math&AI in Paris project and CNRS-CRM collaboration with FMJH; directly comparable in mission, structure (Fondation partenariale), and program portfolio (scholarships, postdocs, seminars).
• Fields Institute (University of Toronto): Canadian mathematics research institute. Direct functional peer: FMJH doctoral students apply for 1-2 month research stays at Fields through the France-Canada mobility collaboration; similar mission of supporting mathematical research, training, and scientific exchange.
• CIRM (Centre International de Rencontres Mathématiques): French mathematics conference center and research host. Direct functional peer in organizing mathematical events, conferences, and research stays in France; complementary rather than overlapping with FMJH's Paris-Saclay focus.
• Fondation Blaise Pascal: National French foundation for mathematics and computer science outreach. Directly comparable outreach mission; FMJH coordinates with this foundation to avoid duplication at the national level, particularly on secondary-school and general-public outreach.
• PIMS (Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences): Western Canadian mathematical sciences network. Direct peer via PIMS-Europe Student Mobility Program enabling FMJH student exchanges; comparable function as a regional institute funding graduate training and research collaboration.

Regional players

• Hausdorff Center for Mathematics (University of Bonn): German mathematics research cluster serving a comparable role to FMJH within Germany: coordinating graduate training, postdoc programs, and industry-academia partnerships at a major mathematics campus. Different geography, similar function.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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