Friedrich Flick Förderungsstiftung

The Friedrich Flick Förderungsstiftung is a private law foundation that is exclusively and directly charitable, based in Düsseldorf. It was established on July 10, 1963, by Dr. Friedrich Flick on the occasion of his 80th birthday and has been chaired by Ingrid Flick on the board of trustees since 2006. For over 50 years, it has primarily supported projects and institutions in Germany, as well as in Austria, in the fields of science – particularly economics, technology, and research – as well as education, pedagogy, youth and disability assistance, art and culture, and supports talented young professionals.

The Friedrich Flick Förderungsstiftung has the primary purpose of strengthening the common good through funding grants. Its focus areas include supporting research projects and technical developments, promoting young talents and gifted emerging professionals, as well as supporting educational institutions and social projects. It aims to provide impetus for innovation and social participation and to establish sustainable structures in science, education, and culture in the long term.

Funding is provided to scientists and research institutions – particularly in economics, engineering, and research – as well as to talented young professionals and students. In addition, the foundation may support tax-privileged institutions that allocate funds to projects in education and upbringing, youth and disability assistance, social services, as well as arts and culture. The funding primarily targets institutions and individuals in Germany but is also active across borders in Austria.