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Thu, 01/22/2026 - 07:45

Honoring Scientific Legacy: Frank Misselwitz Memorial Award recognizes two thrombosis researchers

The Frank Misselwitz Memorial Award for Excellence in Thrombosis Research is a one-time distinction established to honor the scientific legacy of Dr. Frank Misselwitz, who passed away in summer 2025. The award recognizes two early- career researchers whose work reflects the translational ambition and curiosity that shaped Dr. Misselwitz’s career. Honored are Dr. Sarah Beck and PD Dr. med. Gerrit M. Grosse, PhD, whose achievements underline the depth and momentum of current fundamental and clinical thrombosis research and its relevance to improving patient outcomes.

Tue, 10/14/2025 - 14:34

Science, News

Groundbreaking Research: Our Science Awards 2025 honor five outstanding scientists

Chemist Prof. Dr. Lutz Ackermann from the Georg-August University Göttingen is awarded the €75,000 Hansen Family Award from the Bayer Foundation this year. The prize honors Ackermann's research in sustainable chemistry, organic synthesis, and catalysis. Additionally, Dr. Casey Paquola, Dr. Simon Lebek, Dr. Anna Wuttig, and Dr. Britta Velten receive the “Early Excellence in Science Award” as emerging talents in Life Sciences.

Mon, 10/06/2025 - 13:14

Innovative Funding Vehicle with We Share Forward Foundation benefits seven women-led social enterprises

We have partnered with the “We Share Forward Foundation” to provide catalytic funding to impact entrepreneurs with the “Women Entrepreneurs Funding”. Through this initiative, we are supporting women-led ventures that tackle critical challenges in health, food security, climate resilience, and economic empowerment, in Africa, APAC and Latin America.

Fri, 09/12/2025 - 12:41

Science, News

Bayer Foundation supports STEM and sustainability initiatives at 42 schools this year

We are again supporting schools for outstanding projects in STEM fields (Mathematics, Computer Science, Natural Sciences, and Technology) as well as sustainability. Through the 'Science@School' program, 46 innovative school projects receive a total funding amount of 234,000 euros. The Science@School funding program supports dedicated teachers across Germany in creating modern and inclusive lessons, in addition to the prescribed curriculum content, to strengthen interest in STEM subjects.

Mon, 08/25/2025 - 13:40

News, Stories, Social Innovation

Bayer Foundation and United Nations Capital Development Fund partner on new investment vehicle for food systems enterprises

Bayer Foundation and the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) partner to launch the "Food Systems Innovation Finance Facility”, an initiative aimed at addressing global food security challenges and promoting sustainable agricultural practices through innovative, high-impact food systems enterprises operating in underserved markets across developing countries. $4.5 million in new funding from Bayer Foundation to UNCDF for catalytic investments in innovative food security enterprises, first investments planned to be deployed in 2025.

Fri, 08/22/2025 - 12:21

News, Social Innovation

Whitepaper 2025: Power in Community – Women Entrpreneurs Driving Social Innovation

Every year, we're publishing a white paper on the needs and challenges of women entrepreneurs in emerging countries. The research findings aim to provide actionable insights so as to provide the best possible support for women entrepreneurs – empowering them in the ways they identify as most effective and accelerating their social impact. The data stems from a total of 1,763 applications, that were received for our annual Bayer Foundation Women Entrepreneurs Award from applicants across Latin America, Africa and Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.

Thu, 01/22/2026 - 07:45

Science, News

Honoring Scientific Legacy: Frank Misselwitz Memorial Award recognizes two thrombosis researchers

Tue, 10/14/2025 - 14:34

Science, News

Groundbreaking Research: Our Science Awards 2025 honor five outstanding scientists

Mon, 10/06/2025 - 13:14

Innovative Funding Vehicle with We Share Forward Foundation benefits seven women-led social enterprises

Fri, 09/12/2025 - 12:41

Science, News

Bayer Foundation supports STEM and sustainability initiatives at 42 schools this year

Mon, 08/25/2025 - 13:40

News, Stories, Social Innovation

Bayer Foundation and United Nations Capital Development Fund partner on new investment vehicle for food systems enterprises

Fri, 08/22/2025 - 12:21

News, Social Innovation