Klaus Tschira Stiftung gGmbH
About the funder
The Klaus Tschira Foundation gGmbH was founded in 1995 by Klaus Tschira and is headquartered in the historic Villa Bosch in Heidelberg. As a non-profit foundation, it supports scientific, mathematical, and computer science projects in research, education, and science communication. It operates both actively by implementing its own initiatives such as "Explore Science" and supportively by awarding financial resources upon application and review. The foundation acts independently, based on evidence, and in the spirit of the Basic Law. With broad engagement ranging from early scientific education in kindergarten through schools and universities to research institutions, it aims to actively shape the future of society.
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Mission & Vision
The Klaus Tschira Foundation is committed to promoting the natural sciences, mathematics, and computer science, with a special focus on research, education, and science communication. Its goal is to support ideas with potential, to explore new paths, and to achieve sustainable impact in science and society.
Target groups
Non-profit and scientific institutions as well as networks in the German-speaking region are supported, including kindergartens, schools, universities, and research institutions. In addition, the foundation targets science communicators, journalists, and other STEM stakeholders who plan and implement projects in the fields of research, education, and science communication.