The Prometheus foundation was created at the end of 2005 on the initiative of a member of the French Parliament, Bernard Carayon, with the support of 10 major French groups belonging to the “strategic sectors” (energy, defence, health, ...) or involved in “strategic businesses” (banking and insurance).

It represents a privileged meeting point for university, economic, political and social actors. Dedicated to the analysis of issues to do with globalization, it develops operational and original tools.