Stiftung Berlin 2037
About the funder
Stiftung Berlin 2037 is a non-profit foundation that serves as an urban living lab, involving citizens, politics, business, and science in the joint development of a sustainable and livable metropolis by Berlin’s 800th anniversary in 2037. With innovative formats such as virtual reality experiences, participatory workshops, and prototypical scenarios, it combines immersive technologies with scientific research, thereby providing decision-making foundations for future-oriented urban development. The foundation is supported by Vincent Productions GmbH, NowHere Media GbR, the Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg, Siemens, Quirin Privatbank, and other partners.
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Mission & Vision
The Berlin 2037 Foundation is committed to shaping Berlin as a forward-looking urban community by creating spaces for participatory visions, making the future tangible, and promoting dialogue among citizens, initiatives, administration, science, and business. The goal is to develop sustainable, inclusive, and resilient courses of action for the metropolis of tomorrow using innovative methods such as virtual reality and backcasting.
Target groups
The foundation's activities are aimed at all Berlin residents—regardless of age, education, or social background—as well as civil society initiatives, research institutions, political actors, and companies interested in co-creating and testing sustainable future models for Berlin. Low-threshold formats engage both laypersons and professionals, involving them in the transformation process.