Media
Here you’ll find an archive of all our press releases, news articles, and background reports. In addition, videos, photos, and some of our other publications provide you with deeper insights into our foundation’s work.
Press releases & news
Notice
17.04.2025
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
27.03.2025
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
24.02.2025
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
21.01.2025
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.
Background stories & interviews
Interview | | 25. October 2024
Free thinking: A call for educational reform in the age of AI
- How do we preserve the freedom of future generations? In a commentary on the Germany’s Science Year 2024 Dr. Nina Smidt, CEO of Siemens Stiftung, pleas for an educational shift in the age of artificial intelligence (AI).
Publications
Social Entrepreneurship | June 2024
WeTu Impact Report 2023
Social Entrepreneurship | March 2024
Leveraging decentralized, entrepreneurial approach to safe water supply
A comprehensive study on water kiosks and their impact in rural Kenya.
Education | October 2022
STEM Education Initiative for Innovation in Latin America
The brochure describes 14 projects on open educational resources, teacher training tools, and coordinated institutional networks.