Wirtschaftsstiftung Südwest
About the funder
The Wirtschaftsstiftung Südwest was established in December 2000 as a non-profit foundation by the City of Karlsruhe, Sparkasse Karlsruhe, and Volksbank pur eG. It specifically supports school-based and extracurricular educational projects in the Karlsruhe Technology Region. The focus is on practical teaching of economic as well as STEM topics (mathematics, computer science, natural sciences, technology) and on promoting the employability of students. Prize money and project funding particularly support school competitions, technology clubs, STEM initiatives, and environmental projects.
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Mission & Vision
Our goal is to inspire young people in the Karlsruhe Technology Region with enthusiasm for economic and scientific-technical contexts and to strengthen their educational capabilities. We support practical projects that spark interest in STEM professions and economically oriented career fields, thereby contributing to the sustainable development of the regional educational landscape.
Target groups
The funding programs are aimed at students of all school types and age groups in the Karlsruhe Technology Region. In particular, teachers and schools conducting innovative educational projects on economic, scientific-technical, and career-oriented topics are addressed. Individual and group projects from primary school to upper secondary level are supported.