The Rouleaux Foundation came into existence on the 2nd of April, 2015 as a sequel to a STEM ( Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Community Development Service Project of the National Youth Service Corps in Ebonyi State of Nigeria. It became registered in Nigeria with the Corporate Affairs Commission as a charitable organization with registration code RC98877.

The sciences occupy a central position in 21st-century society and will contribute to the key quality of life issues in medicine, environmental protection, energy and resources, the sustainable exploitation of natural resources and climate change, as well as wealth creation. They will also be at the center of many of the ethical issues that society, in general, is facing.

Given the centrality of the sciences at solving the present challenges Africa faces and those of the future, it is vital that the entire science community in Africa has a strong and effective role when matters of research, education, and wider scientific issues are debated in public and political arenas. The philosophy of Rouleaux Foundation is one of joint working, sharing, and partnership. The organization works with learned societies and other member organizations, partners, and special interest groups to present their views on current issues, promote educational and outreach activities, and generally enhance the public profile of science. The organization seeks opportunities to increase impact through partnerships with like-minded bodies on issues of common interest and concern.