At the same time, social innovators are needed to direct these innovations to the people and communities that need them most. In its recently published bi-annual report “Paving the Way for a Fairer Tomorrow”, the Bayer Foundation highlights initiatives that have supported young and emerging scientists as well as social entrepreneurs around the globe over the past two years. Throughout the program, the Bayer Foundation places special emphasis on empowering female scientists and entrepreneurs.
Building a bridge for scientific innovation
Connecting researchers and developing academic networks across borders is central to the Foundation’s science development initiatives. For example, the Foundation supports the program launched by its partner Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, “Humboldt Research Hubs”, to build scientific capacity in sub-Saharan Africa as well as strengthen the network between African and German scientists to help tackle new and future health. crisis. To promote women’s leadership in science, business and society, the Bayer Foundation is partnering with the Falling Walls Foundation to bring together talented women scientists from around the world to learn, network and provide support.
Support female social innovators
In the field of social innovation, the Bayer Foundation is partnering with Get in the Ring, a global startup competition, for the Foundation’s annual Women’s Empowerment Award in January 2022. The award recognizes and celebrates the fact that many of the latest innovations in health, nutrition, and agriculture in the sub- Sub-Saharan Africa is driven by female entrepreneurship.
Commitment to a fairer tomorrow through science and social innovation
Over the past two years, the Bayer Foundation has been working with its partners to achieve their vision for the world Health for All and Hunger for None. “Identifying and supporting people who can shape a better and fairer tomorrow is our mission,” said Monika Lessl, Executive Director of the Bayer Foundation. “This is a very rewarding task. The omni-challenge that we feel is a feature of our daily lives can be overwhelming to us,” he said. “But we can hardly be surprised and surprised by the passion and ingenuity of the scientists and social entrepreneurs with whom we work. There is much to be done. But I also have hope that a more just tomorrow can be achieved.
The Bayer Foundation catalyzes the power of science and social innovation by focusing on two strategic pillars: advancing science as the basis for societal progress and driving social entrepreneurship as an enabler for long-term change. The Foundation’s involvement in boosting science includes the recognition of scientific achievements with awards, scholarships and funding for scientific research, educational programs as well as the curation of a collaborative ecosystem with global partners. In the field of social innovation, the Bayer Foundation supports social enterprises with funding, empowers women with role model awards, encourages entrepreneurial solutions to social problems and fosters collaboration between stakeholders.
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