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Thanks to continued support from the Karl Schlecht Foundation, the Leadership Talent Academy at KIT can continue. The program is specifically designed to help students and doctoral researchers develop their own values-based leadership style.
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On May 22, 2026, the KIT Center for Energy welcomed 13 research students from Queensland University of Technology (Australia), the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (USA) and the University of Waterloo (Canada). The students from the partner universities spend a four-month research stay at KIT. The IMPULSE programme is organized by the International Students Office (IStO) and funded by the Schroff Foundations, the Reinhard Frank Foundation, the Gips-Schüle Foundation and the KIT Foundation.
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The Science Camps 2026 got off to a successful start on May 24 with the Science Camp AI Lab. There, young people learned how to work with artificial intelligence in a practical way. Thanks to funding from the Karl Schlecht Foundation, the Schroff Foundations and the KIT Foundation, six science camps can be offered this year. The camps were initiated by TRIANGEL and the Center for Technology-Enhanced Learning. They are aimed at young people between the ages of 13 and 18. The target is to arouse interest in mathematics, informatics, natural sciences, and engineering, and to strengthen technical skills.
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On May 8, 2026, a reception was held at KIT's Institute for Entrepreneurship, Technology Management and Innovation (EnTechnon) in honor of Robert Gerlach, who made the new "Robert Gerlach Creativity Scholarship" possible. The scholarship specifically strengthens innovative research approaches at the interface of entrepreneurship, technology and creativity. KIT would like to express its sincere thanks for this valuable support.
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Biomedical scientist Ron Kikinis was honored with the "International Excellence Award of KIT" and the "Fellowship of SCHROFF Foundation" for his outstanding contributions to medical imaging and global health innovation.
We thank the Gunther Schroff Foundation for their great support to award a scientific prize to internationally renowned scientists who address global challenges of society in the 21st century as well as topics of importance for the future.
The real-life experiment at Kronenplatz is the latest project of the South German Climate Office. The first measurement results from the sensors have already been published.
The project is made possible by the Schleicher Foundation in cooperation with the KIT Foundation.
Thank you very much for the great support.
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With the Deutschlandstipendium, you are investing directly in the future of young talent.
Even a small contribution can help students to concentrate fully on their studies and develop their potential.
Support committed young talent with a donation and send a strong signal for education and equal opportunities.
The federal government doubles your donation.
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During the Night of Excellence of KIT, the 18th KIT Doctorate Award of the year 2024/2025 was presented at a ceremony. With this award, KIT honors outstanding doctorates and thus underlines the high importance of young researchers, early-stage researchers at KIT.
The prize was once again donated by the Schleicher Foundation in cooperation with the KIT Foundation. We would like to thank you very much for this great commitment!
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During the Night of Excellence on 17.03.2026, KIT honored and awarded people who are committed to KIT. Among them were some of our most committed supporters. We would like to thank them for their trusting cooperation.
Among those honored were Lilian Knobel, Wolfgang Grenke and Dr. Thomas Schneider. Congratulations!
Ten years ago, the KIT Foundation launched a chair sponsorship campaign for the new Nusselt Lecture Hall at KIT's Mechatronics Learning and Application Center (LAZ). Around 130 donors financed the seating. The LAZ is expected to open this year. The plaques with the names of the chair sponsors were installed in January.
On February 25, 2026, the Executive Board of KIT invited the sponsors, donors and members of the anniversary advisory board to a thank-you reception in the Executive Board building to express their gratitude for their great commitment and support in the anniversary year.
The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) is delighted about two generous donations that will benefit two projects in cooperation with the KIT Foundation: the knowledge week "Mensch & KI" and the workshop series "Curiosity-Lab - Curiosity as the Elixir of Life. Actively shaping the future".
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With IMPULSE, KIT gives students access to top international universities and at the same time attracts talented researchers to Karlsruhe. Support three- to four-month research stays with scholarships and a comprehensive accompanying program. In this way, you enable exchange places abroad free of charge - attractive opportunities for KIT students to spend a semester outside Europe.
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The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) is pleased to announce a significant grant for young researchers, early-stage researchers: Entrepreneur and KIT alumnus Wolfgang Grenke will provide up to 500,000 euros annually for scholarships in the future. With this generous donation, he is opening up new opportunities for doctoral researchers and post-doctoral students, particularly in the Division of Entrepreneurship.
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On November 20, 2025, 343 students were awarded this year's Deutschlandstipendium at KIT in a festive atmosphere.
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On October 23, 2025, the third Foundation Day at KIT once again offered participating foundations the opportunity to learn about current KIT projects, exchange ideas and network.
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Experimenting, tinkering, researching - the Science Camps@TRIAGEL Kids Lab at KIT offer schoolchildren in-depth insights into various mathematics, informatics, natural sciences, and engineering, STEM disciplines during the school vacations. In KIT's anniversary year, SWR is reporting on the "Climate and Environment" camp.
To the SWR articleEnjoy taking a look and browsing!
On October 23, 2025, in its anniversary year, KIT once again invites you to the Foundation Day - an inspiring platform for exchange, networking and deeper insights into the world of university funding. Lectures, excursions, field trips and encounters with projects worthy of funding make this event an annual highlight for foundations that support science. Be there when the future is shaped together!
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We are delighted to announce that 85% of our fundraising target has already been reached! A big thank you to all our supporters. Would you also like to financially support particularly talented and committed students at KIT? Then donate now - the state will double your donation! All donations received by the KIT Foundation by September 20 will go 100% towards the scholarships starting in the winter term, winter semester 2025/26.
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On July 4, KIT celebrated a special dinner with employees, students, alumni and long-standing supporters as part of its anniversary year. In summery weather and a festive atmosphere, the campus became a meeting place - crowned by a spectacular drone show over the Karlsruhe night sky.
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The GIVING and KIT Foundation team also had their own stand at the Open Day on May 17, 2025. Numerous visitors took the opportunity to find out about the various funding opportunities at KIT and learn more about the work of the KIT Foundation.
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KIT celebrates its 200th anniversary in 2025 under the motto "We shape the future. Research | Teaching | Transfer" to mark its 200th anniversary. On Thursday, February 20, 2025, the anniversary year was opened with a festive ceremony to which more than 2,000 guests from politics, business and science were welcomed.
Read moreThis year's award ceremony for the Deutschlandstipendium took place at KIT on December 5, 2024. In a festive ceremony, the scholarships were awarded to 345 outstanding students.
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The second Foundation Day at KIT on October 24, 2024, once again offered participating foundations the opportunity to learn about current KIT projects, exchange ideas and network.
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In March 2025, our project "NXTGN Student VC Masterclasses" will start. Help the KIT Founders Forge to train the next generation of (impact) investors and further develop the startup community at KIT and in Baden-Württemberg.
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