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    Joachim Herz Foundation

    Our aim is to create effective solutions to challenges such as climate protection, resource scarcity and the shortage of skilled workers. We are committed to ensuring that more innovations from cutting-edge research find their way into practical application and strengthen entrepreneurial talents who develop innovative business models. We promote future skills and the digital transformation in order to provide new impetus for vocational training.

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    5 million euros in funding for a fossil-free future

    We support visionary research into new materials and resources - with the aim of creating solutions for a fossil-free future. Apply by April 30.

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    Add-on Fellowships for Interdisciplinary Science and Transfer

    We support researchers with innovative, interdisciplinary projects who want to further develop their transfer potential.

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    New funding program for biogenic resources

    Joachim Herz Foundation supports interdisciplinary research projects for a fossil-free future with “innovate! Fund”.

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    Dieses Bild zeigt eine transparente Glaskugel, die auf einem grünen, moosbedeckten Boden liegt. In der Kugel spiegelt sich die Erde, die durch Licht und Reflexionen auf subtile Weise sichtbar wird. Die Umgebung wirkt natürlich und symbolisiert Nachhaltigkeit, Umweltbewusstsein und die Verbindung zwischen Technologie und Natur. Die frischen Grüntöne und die Klarheit der Kugel vermitteln eine Botschaft von Reinheit, Innovation und globaler Verantwortung.

    Joachim Herz Award: For resource-saving biotechnologies 

    We award 500,000 Euros to scientists who are developing resource-saving biotechnologies for a fossil-free future.

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    Windräder auf einer grünen Wiese unter klarem, blauem Himmel, symbolisierend nachhaltige Energielösungen und erneuerbare Technologien.
    We support risky, interdisciplinary and application-oriented research projects at the interfaces between engineering and the natural sciences, because we can only meet the challenges of our present with innovative ideas from science.
    Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dr. Sabine Kunst
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