Fondazione Bracco

What Fondazione Bracco does

Fondazione Bracco E.T.S. is a private non-profit foundation (Ente del Terzo Settore) established in 2016 and headquartered in Milan, Italy, operating as a controlled entity of Gruppo Bracco, the family-controlled conglomerate that includes Bracco Imaging. The foundation's mission is to create and disseminate culture, art, and science with the goal of improving quality of life and social cohesion, with specific focus on youth and women. It is led by President Diana Bracco with a core staff of approximately five employees.

The foundation delivers its mission through three core program areas: Arti (Arts & Culture), Scienza e sociale (Science & Social), and the flagship progettoDiventerò youth-empowerment initiative spanning schools, university, and research. The product portfolio includes the #100esperte online database of female Italian experts (now extended across STEM, economics, international politics, history/philosophy, and sports), the Mind the STEM Gap manifesto, the Athena Mentorship Programme for female scientific leadership, and recurring scholarship programs (Women in STEM, Bracco Imaging scholarships, refugee scholarships at Università di Pavia). Since 2016, progettoDiventerò has supported 2,625 young people.

The foundation does not sell products or services. It is funded by two disclosed streams: (i) Italian 5x1000 taxpayer donations earmarked for progettoDiventerò, and (ii) corporate contributions from Bracco Group companies. It reaches its beneficiaries through event-driven go-to-market: exhibitions, conferences, public calls for proposals (bandi), and partnerships with major institutions including Accademia Teatro alla Scala (Founding/Main Partner since 2012), CERN & Society Foundation, the International Olympic Committee, the European Commission Representation in Italy, and MAECI. There is no proprietary technology product; the underlying platform is a conventional website with standard Google Analytics integration and social media presence (Instagram @fondazionebracco). Revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Fondazione Bracco

Legal name

Fondazione Bracco E.T.S.

Website

https://fondazionebracco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Fondazione Bracco is a Milan-based non-profit foundation, part of Gruppo Bracco, that funds and runs cultural, scientific, and youth-empowerment programs — chiefly progettoDiventerò and #100esperte — serving students, young researchers, and women in STEM across Italy and select international venues.

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Product category

Non-profit Foundation and Philanthropy Services

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Grantmaking and Giving Services (8132), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Arts, Culture & Humanities Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAJ), Social Justice & Human Rights Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAN), Enrichment Programs for Gifted Learners (STEM, Humanities, Arts) (EDAKALAE), Community Health, Prevention & Health Education (BPAGACAC)

Keywords

• Youth education programs
• STEM scholarships
• Cultural philanthropy
• Women in science
• Non-profit foundation

Headquarters

HQ city

Milan

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. 5x1000 Donations: The foundation collects 5x1000 donations from Italian taxpayers, which are allocated to educational projects for youth under the progettoDiventerò program.
2. Corporate Contributions: Bracco Group companies (Bracco Imaging, Bracco) provide funding and support to foundation activities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Fondazione Bracco is an Italian non-profit foundation (E.T.S.) that creates and disseminates culture, art, and science through grant programs, scholarships, mentorship, exhibitions, and educational initiatives. Its offerings are organized in three program areas: Arti (Arts & Culture, including art exhibitions and the Accademia Teatro alla Scala partnership), Scienza e sociale (Science & Social, including research on gender representation and STEM outreach), and progettoDiventerò (the flagship youth empowerment initiative spanning schools, university, and research, with programs such as #100esperte, Athena Mentorship, Mind the STEM Gap, and multiple scholarship bands).

Product overview

Fondazione Bracco is a charitable foundation (E.T.S.) focused on creating and disseminating culture, art, and science to improve quality of life and social cohesion, with particular attention to youth and women. The foundation operates three core program areas: Arti (Arts & Culture), Scienza e sociale (Science & Social), and progettoDiventerò (Youth Empowerment). progettoDiventerò is the flagship youth initiative spanning schools, university, and research, supporting 2,625 young people to date. Key products include the #100esperte female experts database (expanded from STEM to economy, politics, philosophy, and sports), the Mind the STEM Gap manifesto for gender equality in STEM, the Athena Mentorship Programme for female leadership, and various scholarship programs including Bracco Imaging scholarships and Women in STEM grants. The foundation also manages art exhibitions, international research partnerships, and inclusive education initiatives. No technology product is offered — all offerings are educational, cultural, or grant-making programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• progettoDiventerò Fondazione Bracco's flagship multi-year youth empowerment initiative supporting talent development and educational paths across three areas: schools (Scuole), university (Università), and research (Ricerca). Particularly focused on female empowerment in STEM fields. Has supported 2,625+ young people since inception.
• Arti (Arts & Culture) Program Cultural project portfolio including exhibitions, art patronage, and partnerships with cultural institutions such as the Museo Diocesano Carlo Maria Martini for the Artemisia Gentileschi 'Annunciazione' exhibition (October 2026 – January 2027) and the Accademia Teatro alla Scala partnership.
• Scienza e sociale (Science & Social) Program Scientific and social responsibility initiatives including research on gender representation in Olympic and Paralympic media coverage (with IOC and Osservatorio di Pavia), health prevention projects, and social inclusion programs.
• #100esperte Database Online database of female Italian experts launched in 2016 to increase female representation in media and public discourse. Initially focused on STEM, later expanded to economy (2018), international politics (2019), history/philosophy (2021), and sports (2023). Includes published book series (Egea publisher) and school webinars.
• Mind the STEM Gap Manifesto and initiative supporting female access to STEM disciplines. Includes school programs, a Roblox video game ('Mind the STEM Gap - A Roblox Jukebox'), the exhibition 'Mind the STEM Gap - Together' created with 150 students, and integration into the 'Ora di scienza!' school call.
• Athena Mentorship Programme International mentorship program promoting female leadership in scientific disciplines, particularly radiology. Part of progettoDiventerò's research pillar.
• Una settimana da ricercatrice School-to-work orientation program (PCTO) launched in 2016 for fourth-year female high school students. Week-long laboratory activities at CusMiBio (Centro Università Studi di Milano) to encourage STEM vocations and combat gender stereotypes.
• Borse di studio Bracco Imaging Scholarship program for university students residing in municipalities near the Cesano Maderno production site (Bovisio Masciago, Ceriano Laghetto, Cesano Maderno, Cogliate, Limbiate, Solaro). Published annually.
• Women in STEM Scholarship Program Scholarship program promoted by Fondazione Giuseppina Mai di Confindustria in collaboration with Fondazione Bracco and partners (STEAMiamoci-Assolombarda, Chiesi Farmaceutici, Fastweb+Vodafone, etc.) for female students in first-year master's STEM programs (academic year 2025/2026). Fourth edition in 2026.
• Borse di studio per rifugiati - Università di Pavia Scholarship program for refugees ('Diamo rifugio ai talenti') launched 2016 at University of Pavia, providing university access, bureaucratic simplification, free enrollment, housing, and library access through Pavia's college network.
• Ora di scienza! Inclusive teaching call for schools (all levels) launched 2020 with multiple editions. Three thematic tracks: 'La scienza del futuro' (STEM careers), 'Mind the STEM Gap' (gender parity), and 'AmbientiAMO' (environmental awareness). Students create digital projects reviewed by jury.
• Portare il cielo dove non arriva Partnership with Associazione Il Cielo Itinerante (since 2021) delivering hands-on science workshops ('Italia Brilla', 'Operazione Cielo') in socio-economically fragile territories including Quarto Oggiaro, Giambellino, and Baranzate in Milan area. Targets educational poverty and encourages scientific vocations, especially among girls.
• Premio Cav. Lav. Fulvio Bracco nell'Imaging Diagnostico Triennial award launched in 2010 in memory of Cav. Lav. Fulvio Bracco, for PhD holders in Biomedical Sciences or Biomedical Engineering with medical imaging experience. Winner receives a multi-year technology scouting contract. Third edition (2016) partnered with ISSNAF and European Society of Radiology.
• Premio Felder International call for proposals worth 1 million euros, launched February 25, 2019, to attract a talented young Italian researcher back to Italy.
• Book: 100 donne contro gli stereotipi per la scienza Book documenting stories of 100 Italian scientists, published by Egea and launched on International Women's Day 2016 as part of the #100esperte project to combat gender stereotypes in science.
• TIMEPIX@school Project launched in Italy in 2024 bringing CERN's TIMEPIX advanced scientific instrument to schools for STEM learning. Supported by Fondazione Bracco in partnership with CERN & Society Foundation.
• Le 100esperte vanno a scuola Webinar series launched in 2023 connecting female experts with teachers and students for orientation in sustainability and critical thinking. Developed in collaboration with DeaScuola.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2625 young people supported through progettoDiventerò since inception

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration2 records

Partnerships

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

• Accademia Teatro alla ScalacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Fondazione Bracco is Founding Partner and Main Partner of Accademia Teatro alla Scala since 2012, one of the world's most prestigious training institutions.
• Bracco ImagingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBracco Imaging is a sister company within the Bracco Group that co-promotes scholarships (Borse di Studio Bracco Imaging) for university students in municipalities near the Cesano Maderno production site.
• AIRI - Associazione Italiana per la Ricerca IndustrialemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIRI co-promotes the 'Renato Ugo' scholarships for young researchers in chemistry and related sciences, with support from Fondazione Bracco.
• Fondazione Giuseppina Mai di ConfindustriamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-promotes the 'Women in STEM' scholarship program for female students in STEM master's degrees, in collaboration with multiple partners including STEAMiamoci-Assolombarda.
• Comitato Olimpico Internazionale (IOC)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-promotes research on media coverage of the Olympics and Paralympics with a gender perspective, conducted by Osservatorio di Pavia.
• Museo Diocesano Carlo Maria MartinimajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFondazione Bracco is Main Partner of the exhibition 'Un Capolavoro per Milano 2026' featuring Artemisia Gentileschi's 'Annunciation' from October 2026 to January 2027.
• Osservatorio di PaviamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-develops the #100esperte project, an online database of female experts in STEM, economics, international politics, history, philosophy, and sports.
• Associazione GiULiA (Giornaliste Unite Libere Autonome)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-develops the #100esperte project alongside Osservatorio di Pavia to increase female expert visibility in media.
• CERN & Society FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupports the international TIMEPIX@school project in Italy, bringing advanced scientific tools to schools for STEM learning.
• Associazione Il Cielo ItinerantemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners on 'Portare il cielo dove non arriva' project bringing STEM workshops to socio-economically fragile peripheral territories in Milan.
• CusMiBio - Centro Università degli Studi di MilanomajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates on the 'Una settimana da ricercatrice' program since 2016, providing laboratory activities for female high school students in STEM.
• European Commission Representation in ItalymajorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupports the #100esperte project and other initiatives with funding and institutional backing.
• Fondazione Milano Cortina 2026majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates on the '100esperte per lo sport' initiative launched in 2023 for the Olympics.
• Università di PaviamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners on refugee scholarship program 'Diamo rifugio ai talenti' providing university access for refugees with housing and support.
• DeaScuolaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates on 'Le 100esperte vanno a scuola' webinar series for teachers and students.
• MAECI - Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione InternazionalemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners on 'progettoDiventerò nel Mondo' for Italian schools abroad.
• ISPI - Istituto per gli Studi di Politica InternazionaleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on expanding #100esperte to international politics sector in 2019.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Fondazione Pirelli: Italian corporate foundation tied to Pirelli, focused on cultural heritage, history, and education. Comparable as a Milan-based, industry-family-backed foundation combining arts patronage with youth/educational programming.
• Fondazione Cariplo: One of Italy's largest philanthropic foundations, active in Lombardy with programs spanning social inclusion, environment, arts, and education. Comparable as a major regional grantmaker with overlapping program areas (social, cultural, research).
• Fondazione CRT: Italian banking foundation funding arts, culture, education, and social welfare in northern Italy. Comparable as a multi-sector Italian grantmaking foundation with similar geographic anchoring in the Lombardy/Piedmont corridor.
• L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science: International program dedicated to promoting women in STEM through awards, fellowships, and visibility platforms. Directly comparable mission to Fondazione Bracco's #100esperte database, Athena Mentorship Programme, and Women in STEM scholarships.
• Fondazione Giuseppina Mai di Confindustria: Italian foundation promoting gender equality in STEM through scholarship and mentorship programs. Currently co-promotes the 'Women in STEM' scholarship with Fondazione Bracco, making it both a peer and an active partner.
• UniCredit Foundation: Corporate foundation of UniCredit bank funding youth education and social inclusion across Italy and CEE. Comparable as a banking/industrial-family foundation with scholarships and educational equity programs.
• Fondazione Giovanni Agnelli: Italian private corporate foundation focused on education, training, and youth research. Highly comparable: similar size, similar Italy-based educational philanthropy mandate, similar reliance on a single industrial family (Agnelli/FIAT) for backing.
• Fondazione TIM: Corporate foundation of Telecom Italia focused on digital education and youth STEM inclusion in Italy. Comparable thematic overlap with Fondazione Bracco's STEM-gender-equity and digital inclusion (e.g., Mind the STEM Gap) programs.

Broad incumbents

• Microsoft Philanthropies / AI for Good: Large technology corporate philanthropy program supporting STEM education, digital inclusion, and workforce development globally. Comparable to Fondazione Bracco's STEM outreach work but operating at vastly greater scale and with tech-industry resources.
• Fondazione Enel: Corporate foundation of Enel supporting education, sustainability, and social inclusion globally. Comparable as an Italian corporate foundation with education-focused programming, though operating at significantly larger scale and broader geographic scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/fondazionebracco
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fondazionebracco

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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