Our competence centers
In our working areas of Education, Social Entrepreneurship and Arts & Culture, we work in an interdisciplinary way on perspectives and solutions to global challenges.
In our competence centers Education, Social Entrepreneurship and
Culture, we work in an interdisciplinary way on perspectives and solutions to global challenges.
Projects and initiatives
Our projects are developed together with partners worldwide. International networks come together to form ecosystems for sustainable social development.
News
News
02.10.2026
Siemens Stiftung’s new publication captures lessons from testing smart energy business models
- A new Siemens Stiftung publication uses case studies from Malawi, Nigeria, and Kenya to show how entrepreneurs adapt their energy solutions to real-world needs and turn them into sustainable business models.
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16.09.2026
Webinar on Entrepreneurial Lessons from Africa’s Smart Energy Sector
- Siemens Stiftung, ICLEI Europe, and the UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre will host the webinar, “From Pilots to Pathways: Entrepreneurial Lessons from Africa’s Smart Energy Sector” on October 15, 2026 for entrepreneurs and organizations from Africa’s energy sector.
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11.09.2026
StaRK Strengthens Self-Regulation in Early Childhood Education
- How can children learn to cope with frustration, emotions, and challenges? The new German free online course “The Tower Falls Over—Now What?” provides answers to these questions. It is part of StaRK, a project of the Stiftung Kinder forschen and Charité. The Siemens Stiftung supports this initiative, which strengthens self-regulation skills in children of preschool age.
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07.09.2026
Dr. Nina Smidt Assumes the Chairmanship of the Board of Trustees of the Hanns R. Neumann Stiftung
- Michael R. Neumann handed over the chairmanship of the Board of Trustees of the Hanns R. Neumann Stiftung to our CEO Dr. Nina Smidt effective October 1, 2026. The announcement of the handover of duties took place in Hamburg in the presence of members of the Board of Trustees and the foundation's Executive Board.
