About the Bertarelli Foundation

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The Bertarelli Foundation was created in 1998 in memory of Fabio Bertarelli, father of Ernesto and Dona Bertarelli and husband of Maria Iris Bertarelli.

Source: https://www.fondation-bertarelli.org/about/

Funding Details

Deadline: Unknown — invitation-only, no open calls (Unknown)
Contact: Contact form available at fondation-bertarelli.org/contact/. Official communications only from @fondation-bertarelli.org domain. No phone or address publicly listed.
Last Checked: 2026-03-15 11:50

Application Checklist

Eligibility

Applicants must align with one of three focus areas: marine conservation/science, life science research, or local community support
Community support is limited to Switzerland, USA, Tuscany (Italy), and northwestern England

Project Scope

Marine work focuses on MPAs, illegal fishing, and marine science — primarily in tropical/remote ocean regions (Chagos, Belize, Easter Island)

Constraints

The foundation does NOT accept unsolicited grant requests — funding is by invitation only
Partnership-based model: foundation works with established scientists, NGOs, and governments rather than funding independent projects

Historical Context

Founded in 1998. Initially focused on healthcare/reproductive health (aligned with family's Serono pharmaceutical business, founded 1906). Expanded around 2008 to include marine conservation and community support after Serono's 2006 acquisition by Merck enabled larger philanthropic efforts.

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