Our foundation
KIT Foundation enables supporters to demonstrate their commitment to research, teaching, innovation and academic life at KIT, setting a visible public example. With this in mind, the KIT Foundation was jointly established by private individuals and companies in 2012. It is a legally independent, non-profit civil law foundation based in Karlsruhe.
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What does KIT Foundation do?
KIT Foundation supports KIT's important contributions to the fields of energy, mobility, and information. The foundation promotes scientific and technical infrastructure, exceptional research and teaching, and promising young talent. Funds are used exclusively for the purposes specified in the statutes. KIT Foundation is transparent and efficient. It is open to all interested parties and offers innovative forms of engagement. The foundation is financed by investment income and donations. Successful projects include the Young Investigator Group "Green Mobility" (2014–2022), "Green Synthetic Fuels" (2018–2021), and "GRASPING THE PICTURES OF ECO-FUTURES" (2022–2024).
Organs and committees
KIT Foundation is represented by an honorary board of directors. The board is responsible for managing the foundation.
KIT Foundation's board of trustees, comprised of representatives from politics, business, and society, advises the board of directors. The board of trustees monitors compliance with the founder's wishes and the directors' management.
At the honorary meeting of KIT Foundation's founders, sponsors gain detailed insights into the foundation's activities. This committee includes founding sponsors and other honorary members who provide exceptional support to KIT Foundation and KIT
Executive Board of KIT Foundation
Chairman of the Executive Board, Vice President for Transfer and International Affairs at KIT
President of KIT
Vice President of Finance, Human Resources, and Infrastructure at KIT
Managing partner of the Karlsruhe-based big. bechtold group and vice president of the Karlsruhe Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK)
District Administrator of the District of Karlsruhe
Support us
Would you like to set an example by committing to science and research on a voluntary basis? Support KIT through KIT Foundation!
