Karl Schlecht Stiftung (KSG)

The Karl Schlecht Foundation (KSG) was established in 1998 by Prof. h.c. Dr. h.c. Dipl.-Ing. Karl Schlecht, entrepreneur and inventor of the first concrete pump, as a non-profit foundation. It supports projects in the fields of Good Leadership, ethical values education, cultural and aesthetic education, entrepreneurship, and regional development. With an annual volume of several million euros, the KSG supports universities, schools, research institutions, and networks both nationally and internationally. Funding areas include, among others, Leadership Education (e.g., Leadership Talent Academy), ethical values education (e.g., Economic Youth Summit), cultural education (e.g., model project Cultural School 2020), entrepreneurship education, as well as regional engagement in Baden-Württemberg and Berlin. The foundation collaborates with universities, ministries, non-profit organizations, and cultural institutions and sees itself as a catalyst for value-oriented action in business, politics, and society.

The Karl Schlecht Foundation aims to holistically promote the next generation of leaders in both their professional and personal competencies. We believe in the transformative power of ethical thinking, cultural education, entrepreneurial initiative, and responsible action. Our mission is to embed good leadership and value awareness in education, research, and practice to strengthen a sustainable and trust-based culture within organizations and communities.

The funding programs of the Karl Schlecht Foundation target a broad spectrum: students, master's students, doctoral candidates, and young professionals in business, engineering, humanities, and cultural studies; founders developing sustainable and socially responsible business models; teachers and schools in Baden-Württemberg and beyond who integrate cultural education into their teaching; researchers working on ethical, business ethics, or leadership-related research projects; as well as institutions and networks that promote intercultural and interreligious value dialogue.