MELETE-Stiftung
About the funder
The Melete Foundation is a non-profit scientific funding foundation under civil law based in Munich. It was founded by attorney Henning Hiersemenzel and Dr. Sigurd Pütter to bring together science and investors, thereby accelerating application-oriented research in Germany. The foundation supports innovative and sustainable projects in the fields of biosciences, medical technology, and environmental technologies, primarily through private donations (approx. 70%) as well as public grants (approx. 30%). Previous funded projects include several initiatives of the Fraunhofer IME, Helmholtz Munich, TU Ingolstadt, as well as international projects such as Bangalore Robotics.
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Mission & Vision
The Melete Foundation aims to enable complete innovation cycles from basic research to practical application through modern funding formats. By fostering close development partnerships between research institutions and industry partners, it promotes the creation of market-ready solutions, thereby contributing to long-term sustainability and competitiveness.
Target groups
The funding programs of the Melete Foundation are primarily aimed at researchers, scientists, and entrepreneurs from research institutions, universities, as well as technology-oriented start-ups and small to medium-sized enterprises. Projects with a clear innovative character and strong practical relevance are supported, contributing to sustainable solutions in medicine, biotechnology, environmental, and water analysis.