What FONDS DE DOTATION HÔPITAL ROBERT DEBRE does

The Fonds de Dotation Robert-Debré is a French nonprofit endowment fund (fonds de dotation) established under French law to channel private donations toward the Hôpital Universitaire Robert-Debré, a major AP-HP (Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris) pediatric and maternal university hospital in Paris. The fund is the dedicated patronage vehicle supporting the hospital's research, innovation, and high-tech surgical care missions, governed by a board led by President Guy-Bernard Brami with Honorary President and Scientific Committee chair Philippe Evrard, Treasurer Alain Jouve, and Secretary Jean-Raymond Layreau, supported by 44 staff including specialized mission officers for patronage, communications, service-club liaison, and hospital-team liaison.

Its core product is the funding and deployment of advanced pediatric medical programs rather than commercial offerings. The signature capability is a pediatric robotic surgery platform anchored by the Da Vinci surgical robot — co-financed in 2018 at €2.2M (the first pediatric hospital in France equipped with such a system) — and the French-designed RobOtol robot for pediatric ear microsurgery and cochlear implantation, with over 100 robotic procedures completed and reduced inpatient stays (e.g., 10-hour outpatient pyeloplasty). The fund also underwrites research programs in cerebral malformation early detection, neurodevelopmental disorders including autism (via Inserm U1141), and an annual €30,000 research scholarship program evaluated by a scientific committee. The fund is embedded in a broader hospital research infrastructure of 38 rare disease reference centers, 3 UMR research units, 53 active CIC projects, and 5 European pediatric medicine collaborations.

The revenue model is entirely donation-based and community-led. Revenue streams include individual donations via the HelloAsso platform, testamentary bequests, life insurance beneficiary designations, in-kind gifts, and corporate partnerships. GTM is event-driven (notably the Trophée Caritatif Robert-Debré golf tournament, 2nd edition April 2024) and community-led through service club partnerships (Lions Clubs International is the lead financial partner alongside Groupe Dassault, Maserati, Vaillant, and other corporate sponsors). Distribution is direct: funds are allocated to approved research projects, medical equipment procurement, and hospital research scholarships on a selective, committee-reviewed basis.

Name

FONDS DE DOTATION HÔPITAL ROBERT DEBRE

Legal name

Fonds de Dotation Robert-Debré

Website

https://fonds-dotation-robert-debre.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Fonds de Dotation Robert-Debré is a French nonprofit endowment fund that raises donations to support the Hôpital Universitaire Robert-Debré (AP-HP), funding pediatric robotic surgery (Da Vinci, RobOtol), research on cerebral malformations and neurodevelopmental disorders, and annual research scholarships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Healthcare Endowment Fund

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Grantmaking Foundations (813211)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Health & Medical Research Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Charities & Grantmaking Intermediaries (BPAGAKAE), Disease-Specific Research & Support (e.g., Cancer, Diabetes, ALS) (BPAGACAA)

Keywords

• Pediatric hospital fundraising
• Charitable endowment fund
• Medical research grants
• Pediatric surgical robotics
• Nonprofit healthcare philanthropy

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

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. Donations: Direct financial contributions from individual donors supporting hospital projects and research initiatives. Collected via HelloAsso platform.
2. Legs and Bequests: Long-term legacy donations through testamentary bequests to ensure perpetuity of the organization's mission.
3. Life Insurance Beneficiary: Donors can designate the organization as beneficiary of life insurance policies for significant financial support.
4. In-Kind Gifts: Donations of medical equipment, supplies, or professional services that strengthen capacity to provide quality care.
5. Corporate Partnerships and Sponsorship: Financial and in-kind support from corporate partners including major partners (Lions Clubs, golf associations), official partners, and communication partners.
6. Research Scholarships: Annual grants of €30,000 awarded to multidisciplinary hospital teams following scientific committee evaluation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

FONDS DE DOTATION HÔPITAL ROBERT DEBRE is a French nonprofit endowment fund that raises and channels philanthropic donations, bequests, corporate sponsorships, and in-kind gifts to fund innovative pediatric medical research, advanced surgical equipment (including the Da Vinci and RobOtol surgical robots), and annual research scholarships at Hôpital Universitaire Robert-Debré. It serves as the dedicated fundraising vehicle supporting the hospital's pediatric care, research, and innovation projects, including rare disease reference centers and clinical investigation networks.

Product overview

FONDS DE DOTATION HÔPITAL ROBERT DEBRE is a charitable foundation that raises funds to support the Hôpital Universitaire Robert-Debré, a leading pediatric hospital in Paris. The foundation operates as a unified fundraising platform supporting multiple medical research and innovation initiatives, including: (1) the Robotic Surgery Program utilizing the Da Vinci surgical system for pediatric minimally invasive procedures, (2) the RobOtol surgical robot for pediatric ear microsurgery (cochlear implants), (3) research programs on cerebral malformation detection, neurodevelopmental disorders including autism, and (4) an annual Research Scholarships Program awarding €30,000 to multidisciplinary teams. The organization does not offer a traditional product portfolio but rather channels donor contributions toward these specialized medical programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Robotic Surgery Program (Da Vinci) A surgical robotics program that provides pediatric patients with minimally invasive robotic-assisted surgery using the Da Vinci surgical system, enabling complex procedures with reduced trauma, shorter hospital stays, and less post-operative pain.
• RobOtol Surgical Robot (Pediatric ENT Microsurgery) A specialized surgical robot dedicated to pediatric ear microsurgery (ORL), developed for cochlear implant procedures and delicate ear operations in children, with French design and manufacturing.
• Cerebral Malformation Early Detection Research Program A research initiative focused on developing advanced diagnostic methods using specialized medical imaging and analysis techniques for early detection of cerebral malformations in children, with a crowdfunding target of €500,000.
• Neurodevelopmental Disorders Research Program (Autism) Research program examining the role of inflammation and immune cell abnormalities in neurodevelopmental disorders including autism, conducted at Inserm U1141 laboratory, utilizing animal models to develop new therapeutic approaches.
• Research Scholarships Program Annual grant program awarding €30,000 scholarships to multidisciplinary hospital teams for research projects, with selection conducted by a scientific evaluation committee.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100+ successful robotic surgeries performed since Da Vinci acquisition
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered official, communication and core.

• SadoneofficialGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial partner providing support for organizational activities and visibility.
• Maserati Schumacher ParisofficialGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial partner (automotive sector) supporting charitable events and fundraising.
• Nollinger – Pole ThermiqueofficialGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial partner providing energy solutions support for events and activities.
• Climatech SolutionofficialGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial partner contributing environmental/energy expertise to organizational initiatives.
• VaillantofficialGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial partner supporting heating/energy solutions for charitable activities.
• Hubert PrivéofficialGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial partner (plastic artist/sculptor) contributing artistic support and visibility.
• Groupe-ItecofficialGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial partner providing professional services support.
• Adéqwatts énergiesofficialGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial partner offering energy optimization services and support.
• SOFIDEEC Baker-TillyofficialGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial partner providing accounting/financial advisory services.
• Golf MagazinecommunicationGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunication partner providing media visibility for golf events and fundraising activities.
• neuillyjournalcommunicationGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunication partner (local media) providing press coverage and community visibility.
• Mairie de NeuillycommunicationGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunication partner (municipal government) supporting local community outreach.
• Cris ProductioncommunicationGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunication partner providing video production services for events and awareness campaigns.
• AP-HP (Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization of Hôpital Universitaire Robert-Debré. The endowment fund works closely with AP-HP to support hospital missions of care, research, and teaching. Co-financed the Da Vinci surgical robot acquisition with the fund.
• Da Vinci Surgical System (Intuitive Surgical)coreTechnology or IntegrationProvider of the Da Vinci surgical robot, enabling pediatric minimally invasive surgery at Robert-Debré hospital. First pediatric hospital in France to deploy this technology.
• RobOtol Surgical Robot SystemcoreTechnology or IntegrationFrench-designed surgical robot for pediatric ear microsurgery, particularly cochlear implantation. Used by Professor Thierry Van Den Abéele's team.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fondation des Hôpitaux: French hospital-focused charitable foundation supporting pediatric and family care projects across French hospitals, including Pièces Jaunes campaigns. Directly comparable as a French hospital-affiliated grantmaking charity raising funds for patient-family improvements and pediatric equipment.
• Institut Imagine: Paris-based pediatric genetic disease research center and affiliated foundation, focused on childhood disease research. Comparable as a French pediatric medical research fundraising entity channeling donations into hospital-based research programs.
• Imagine for Margo: French pediatric cancer-focused foundation funding research and innovative treatments for children with cancer. Comparable as a French charity funding specific pediatric disease research projects at major hospital research centers.
• Fondation pour la Recherche Médicale (FRM): France's largest private funder of medical research, awarding grants to hospital-based research teams including pediatric projects. Comparable as a French medical grantmaking foundation distributing funds to multidisciplinary hospital teams via scientific committee review.

Broad incumbents

• Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity: Major UK pediatric hospital-affiliated charity funding research, equipment, and patient care at a leading children's hospital. Comparable as a mature pediatric hospital foundation model with which the subject fund could potentially evolve.
• Ligue Nationale Contre le Cancer: Large established French disease-specific research and support foundation. Comparable as a French nonprofit distributing research grants and equipment funding across hospital networks, though broader in scope (all cancers, all ages) than the subject fund.
• Boston Children's Hospital Trust: Philanthropic arm of a leading U.S. pediatric hospital funding research, equipment, and clinical innovation. Comparable as a children's hospital endowment model with corporate partnerships and major-donor programs.
• St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (ALSAC): Largest U.S. pediatric hospital and research charity funding childhood disease research and treatment. Comparable as a pediatric-research-and-care fundraising organization, though at vastly greater scale than the subject.

Others

• Fondation de France: France's largest grantmaking intermediary managing hundreds of sub-foundations and donor-advised funds. Comparable as an institutional grantmaking infrastructure player that the subject fund's structure (fonds de dotation) operates within.
• Institut Pasteur (Fondation): Historic French biomedical research foundation supporting pediatric infectious disease and immunology research. Comparable as a French nonprofit funding hospital-adjacent pediatric research through donor contributions and corporate partnerships.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

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