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Fellowships & Stipends: Applications for our Fellowships Program 2025 are now open!

Mon, 02/10/2025 - 15:11

Fellowships: Applications for our Fellowships Program 2025 are now closed

We closed the fellowship applications for 2025 and received an overwhelming response from 70 different nationalities! In total, we received 396 applications, with 50% of them being women. We're currently in the internal review phase, and we'll announce the fellowship recipients after our Jury meeting in June. Stay tuned for more updates!

Thu, 06/05/2025 - 12:50

News, Stories, Social Innovation

Supporting Female Farmers in Nepal with Innovative Biofertilizer

Climate-resilient and sustainable agriculture is essential for ensuring food security and protecting the environment in an era of climate change. In Nepal, women are driving innovation and transforming agriculture through Tricho-vermicompost, a biofertilizer that boosts yields by 15% and fights soil diseases. We support iDE in Nepal to reach 5,000 households by 2025, producing 640 tonnes of compost to help farmers grow more, earn more, and build resilience.

Wed, 03/29/2023 - 11:23

Science, News

Science Excellence: Get to know our new Bayer Foundation Science Awardees

Bayer Foundation recognizes outstanding achievements in scientific research, promoting brilliant young scientists with the potential to develop their fields, as well as honoring the breakthrough contributions of world-leading experts. In honoring these extraordinary scientists, Bayer Foundation awarded six distinguished scientists for their groundbreaking work in a ceremony in Leverkusen beginning of 2023.

Wed, 10/25/2023 - 13:44

Social Innovation, News, Stories

Transforming communities, one flour bag at a time

Meet one of the first Sanku millers in Kenya! Her name is Lydiah Nyaga, and she has been running her own mill in Embu, Eastern Kenya since 2017. Trained as a nurse, Lydiah is a passionate advocate to tackle malnutrition in her community.

Mon, 04/22/2024 - 12:25

News, Social Innovation, Stories

Social Investment Toolkit 101: The nexus between climate and health

In a world increasingly confronted by the intricate challenges posed by climate change, we have supported AVPN and Dalberg Advisers in the creation of the ‘Climate and Health Opportunity Primer’ to highlight the need for social investments to support climate adaptation related to human health. The document identifies opportunities for financial and non-financial support that can be deployed by social investors such as philanthropies, impact investors, and socially responsible corporate investors.

Thu, 08/29/2024 - 09:53

News, Science, Stories

Inspiring the next generation of scientists: Science@School projects 2024!

The foundations for innovation and the spirit of discovery are laid in the classroom. That's why the Bayer Foundation has established its Science@School program to support extracurricular STEM school projects. Find out more about this year’s selected initiatives and how teachers are promoting exciting and inclusive STEM education in local schools.