Stiftung der Universität Bremen

The Stiftung der Universität Bremen is a civil law foundation based in Bremen. It originated in 2009 from the Stiftung der unifreunde and has been steadily growing ever since. It enables private individuals, foundations, associations, federations, and companies to commit themselves to research, teaching, and knowledge transfer at the University of Bremen in a long-term and sustainable manner. The foundation supports pioneering research fields, new teaching concepts, early-career researchers, as well as science communication. Well-known programs include: GOLDENES PLIETSCH (pitch competition), Campus Prize, Deutschlandstipendium, Baumeister Foundation.

Research for the benefit of society and the economy requires partners. The University of Bremen Foundation opens up pioneering research fields, enables new approaches in teaching, supports early-career researchers, and advances the communication of science to the public. Guiding principle: "Knowledge moves the world."

Scientists, early-career researchers, and students of the University of Bremen as well as projects at the University of Bremen are supported. The foundation also addresses private individuals, companies, foundations, associations, and organizations that wish to engage as sponsors. Geographical focus: University of Bremen and the Bremen science location.