Press Releases & News

Notice | Social Entrepreneurship | 17 June 2025
When ideas become solutions: Insights into our Kenyan social enterprise WeTu
What do solar lamps for fishermen, e-motorbikes, clean drinking water, and recycled electronics have in common? This report takes you on a journey along Lake Victoria – and explores how WeTu drives sustainable development in Kenya through locally rooted, innovative solutions.

Press release | Education | 13 May 2025
From classroom to creative lab: Future-ready learning space launched today
The new learning space at Siemens Stiftung‘s STEAM Hub offers the ideal environment for teachers to develop innovative approaches, and students to learn creatively.

News | Education | 12 May 2025
STEMplus at the center of the 6th International Forum on Educational Innovation in Bolivia
STEMplus takes centre stage at the 6th International Forum for Educational Innovation in Santa Cruz – with a keynote speech by Dr Nina Smidt and insights into creativity, participation and sustainability.

News | General | 08 May 2025
Scaling innovation: Dr. Nina Smidt at the United Nations
At the launch of the Global Pulse Accelerator Programme 2025, Dr Nina Smidt promoted co-constructive partnerships for implementing the SDGs at the United Nations STI Forum.

Notice | Education | 17 April 2025
FEBRACE 2025: Students take center stage with their innovative projects to combat climate change
At the FEBRACE fair, the Siemens Stiftung honoured a student project aimed at combating climate change. The focus was on practical STEM learning, local solutions and promoting young talent as part of the STEM+ Territórios education project.

Press release | Education | 27 March 2025
New makerspace inaugurated in Lagos to enhance career prospects for Nigerian youth
A makerspace, part of the BeMINT_Nigeria training and internship program for high-school graduates was launched in Lagos. 400 participants from underserved communities receive entrepreneurial and digital skills training at the innovative space.

News | Social Entrepreneurship | 24 February 2025
Webinar: “Women Empowerment: Social Entrepreneurship in Menstrual Hygiene and Female Health – African and European perspectives”
GIZ and Siemens Stiftung invite you to a webinar on our new "Academy for Impact" learning portal. The webinar will showcase female social entrepreneurs from Africa and Europe innovating in menstrual health and present recent research.

Press release | Education | 21 January 2025
Gateway to nurturing future competencies for teachers and students: STEAM Hub Siemensstadt Square, Berlin
STEAM Hub Siemensstadt Square, Berlin offers a wide range of innovative educational programs for a rapidly changing world.

News | Education | 21 November 2024
Declaration of Santiago de Cali: Shaping the future of education through diversity, digitalization and sustainability
From November 12-14 the members of the Red STEM Latin America network met in Cali, Colombia to develop the roadmap to foster STEM education for innovation. They signed the Cali Declation to create the pathway to transform education quality in the region.

News | Social Entrepreneurship | 14 November 2024
New Report: Unlocking Kenya’s E-Mobility Potential
On November 14, the German agency for international cooperation GIZ GmbH and Siemens Stiftung will publish a new report: “Unlocking the Growth Potential of Kenya’s E-Mobility Sector”. The report highlights Kenya’s track to become a leader in sustainable transportation.