Well-being
Education
Innovation
Sustainability
Why get involved?
Empowering young people to success
Education should be a springboard, not an obstacle course.
Yet for many young people, isolation, financial strain, or lack of access to housing and study resources stand in the way of their ambitions. The WISE Endowment Fund helps remove these barriers, creating the conditions for lasting success.
Through every initiative, we empower young people with the means and the confidence to realise their potential.
Housing
& financial support
Mental health
& well-being
Access
& equity
Promoting more sustainable real estate through innovation
We believe that real estate — beyond buildings — is a catalyst for transforming lifestyles and communities.
The WISE Endowment Fund removes barriers to innovation by bringing stakeholders together, encouraging experimentation, and accelerating the adoption of impactful solutions. We support research and innovation projects that aim to reduce environmental impact, enhance comfort and accessibility, and develop scalable solutions benefiting students and local communities.
The WISE Endowment Fund —
4 letters that embody the core of our commitments:
Well-being
Improving young people’s quality of life for a peaceful study experience: inclusion, mental health, and everyday well-being.
Innovation
Encouraging bold ideas that address major social and environmental challenges.
Sustainability
Supporting responsible development: revitalizing existing spaces, reducing our footprint, and embracing sustainable thinking.
Education
Making access to knowledge more equitable and supporting learning journeys.
Our pillars
01
Financial sponsorship
Funding for non-profit initiatives or research chairs aligned with our key areas of commitment.
02
Project development
Led directly by the WISE Fund
03
In-kind sponsorship
Subsidized rents for students in need, and the provision of spaces free of charge or at a very low cost...
04
Employee volunteering
UXCO Group employees dedicate part of their working hours to supporting partner associations through skills-based initiatives and community projects.
Donors & Sponsors
Your donation changes trajectories
Supporting the WISE Endowment Fund means investing in lives and the future : preserving education, supporting worthwhile projects, and creating more sustainable living spaces. Individuals and businesses benefit from tax advantages in accordance with current French tax regulations
UXCO Group’s commitment in numbers
3000€
Financial donations
to support 1Cabaspourlétudiant
14 beneficiaries
Housing at 50% off
in our Ecla residences
1 facility provided free of charge
Provided free of charge
for the association
123 hours
Commitment
from UXCO Group employees
X International students
Beneficiaries
support for settling in France
Launch
From the Young People's Prize
photographic creation
€3,000
Financial donations
14 students supported
Affordable housing offered at 50% of the standard rent in our Ecla residences.
1 facility
Offered free of charge to support the activities of our partner association.
1,263 hours of commitment
from UXCO Group employees
Launch of an Award
for Emerging Photographic Talent
277 international students
Benefited from support to facilitate their settlement in France in 2024.
Eligibility & application
Got a project?
The WISE Endowment Fund helps turn ideas into action — supporting initiatives that build a more responsible and inclusive future.
Your project must align with one of our two focus areas:
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Empowering young people and students:
Projects promoting social inclusion, equal opportunity, access to culture, the fight against insecurity, or the development of essential skills. -
Advancing sustainable real estate:
Initiatives contributing to the ecological transition, housing innovation, or the enhancement of comfort and well-being in living and learning environments.
We’re looking for creative, collaborative, and impact-driven approaches that engage communities and generate lasting change.
We prioritize innovative, collaborative, and impact-driven approaches, whether local or national in scope.
Each project is evaluated based on its relevance, social or environmental impact, and its ability to engage beneficiaries.
Maël Aoustin
— President of the WISE Endowment Fund
“I am convinced that progress is not measured in numbers alone, but in lives transformed.”
The WISE Fund
Message from the President
The creation of the WISE Endowment Fund stems from a simple conviction: that collective action can empower the next generation and help shape more sustainable living environments.
In a fast-evolving world, every challenge also holds the seed of opportunity. With boldness, collaboration, and innovation, we can transform these challenges into lasting progress.
The WISE Endowment Fund seeks to be a bridge between those who act and those who aspire — driving positive change and creating tangible impact.
My heartfelt thanks go to all who share this vision and make our mission possible: to empower success and inspire change.
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