Risk Research and Risk Management – Funding by the Funk Foundation

The Funk Foundation supports innovative risk management initiatives nationwide, with a particular focus on bridging science and industry. Funding is provided for practice-oriented research projects, educational programs, as well as the development of risk assessment models and analytical tools. The goal is to realize practical solutions that offer companies direct added value and intensify the exchange between research institutions, businesses, and non-profit organizations. Funding is granted as a subsidy and is available to companies, educational institutions, and non-profit organizations that comply with the Funk Foundation’s funding guidelines and dedicate themselves to the field of risk research and risk management.

Applications can be submitted at any time; a detailed project description and the application form in accordance with the Funk Foundation’s funding guidelines must be provided. Evaluation is based on practical relevance, degree of innovation, and networking between science and industry. This funding program thus offers an excellent opportunity for scientific institutes, companies, and other organizations wishing to carry out application-oriented projects in risk management. Interested parties can find detailed information on funding guidelines and the application process in the Application for Funding section of the Funk Foundation’s website.