HEC Imagine Fellows
Our ambition
To support exceptional students from countries affected by conflict each year, equipping them to become committed leaders for peace.
Launched in 2022, HEC Imagine is a program that puts education at the service of peace. It aims to train students to reflect on the role of businesses in building a more peaceful, sustainable, and prosperous future.
Each year, the Imagine Fellows, from war-torn countries, are selected for their academic excellence, their commitment to peace, and their intercultural openness.
HEC Paris has also integrated this theme into the Grande École programs in order to raise awareness among a growing number of students about international issues with:
• Two new courses — “Business & Peace” and “Business & Human Rights” — have been added to the curriculum to explore the role of business in promoting peace and human rights.
• These courses are complemented by a three-week immersive academy, designed by Charles Autheman and delivered by an exceptional faculty: Jacques Audibert, Charles Autheman, Bertrand Badie, Alexandre Chatillon, Mayeul Kauffmann, Gaïdz Minassian, and Ricardo Perez-Nuckel.
• Fellows also have the opportunity to get involved in the HEC Imagine association. Its members organize numerous initiatives throughout the year to promote peace and intercultural dialogue on campus.
• Two entrepreneurship programs to support refugees from war-torn countries in their reconstruction and integration through entrepreneurship.
represented in 2025: Afghanistan, Belarus, Israel, Sudan, Syria, Ukraine
The HEC Imagine Fellows program has profoundly transformed my life. It has allowed me to access an education of excellence and to meet other students driven by the same determination and ambition. This program is not only a way to move forward in my personal and professional goals; it is a genuine gateway to a world of endless opportunities.
YOUR SUPPORT IS KEY
The HEC Imagine Fellows program is made possible thanks to the generosity of its founding donor, Adrien Nussenbaum H.01, as well as the support of several dozens donors and benefactors of the HEC Foundation.
By supporting HEC Imagine Fellows, you help foster a generation of committed leaders who embody dialogue, peace, and hope for the world.
Thank you for supporting this project!