Addresses social challenges through innovation and international dialogue.
Körber Stiftung is a German non-profit foundation established in 1959 by entrepreneur Kurt A. Körber. The foundation focuses on addressing current social challenges through projects, networks, and partnerships in three main areas: Innovation, International Dialogue, and Vibrant Civil Society. Key programs include the Körber European Science Prize, which awards €1 million annually to outstanding scientists in Europe, and the Berlin Foreign Policy Forum, a leading annual gathering on German and European foreign policy. The foundation also runs initiatives on demographic change, digital literacy, and promoting dialogue between nations. Körber Stiftung is the sole shareholder of Körber AG, receiving an annual dividend which it uses for charitable purposes. The foundation's assets amount to around €580 million, with an annual budget of approximately €26 million for operational projects. While specific funding criteria are not publicly available, the foundation primarily operates its own projects rather than providing grants. Recent initiatives include the Körber Start-Hub, an incubator for young entrepreneurs in Hamburg, and support for the Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center to continue its work from Berlin after relocating from Moscow. With offices in Hamburg and Berlin, Körber Stiftung plays an active role in German civil society while also engaging in international cooperation to address global challenges.