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The Mission of the Foundation It is my intention, apart from the alleviation of all kinds of hardship, to promote the moral, physical, and intellectual development of the people health, education, promotion of talent, international understanding and the like are to be promoted Excerpts from Robert Bosch s guidelines for the Vermögensverwaltung Bosch GmbH of July 19, 1935 Robert Bosch > The Company > The Founder and His Foundation > The Robert Bosch Stiftung 2
Challenges The Robert Bosch Stiftung at a Glance Core Mission We achieve sustainable impact for society using the capacity of people in the spirit of Robert Bosch Promoting/Doing The Robert Bosch Academy Subsidiaries: RBMF (IGM and IKP), RBK, UWC, DDSA, IAC Strategic Development Health Science Society Education International Relations Focus Areas Sustainable Living Spaces Social Cohesion in Germany and Europe Migration, Integration, and Inclusion Core Expertise We identify people and topics, bring them together, and use our broad spectrum of knowledge to develop solutions Areas of Support within Topic Areas Core Strength We empower individuals and groups with experience, knowledge, relationships, and resources Areas of Expertise Core Target Group We support key leaders who courageously work for positive change Regions Work on current and future-oriented topics in: Germany and Europe with Russia and Ukraine America: United States and Canada Asia: China, India, Southeast Asia Africa: Focus on selected countries and regions Berlin Office and Connection to Politics Finances Law and IT Controlling, Impact, and Processes Human Resources Strategic Communications Event Management Strong Foundation: Our Values Responsibility Openness Trust Diversity
The Robert Bosch Stiftung Constitution Bosch family 7% shares 7% voting rights Robert Bosch Stiftung GmbH approx. 92% shares no voting rights Robert Bosch Industrietreuhand KG 0.01% shares 93 % voting rights Robert Bosch GmbH capital stock 1.2 billion euros 1% shares no voting rights Robert Bosch > The Company > The Founder and His Foundation > The Robert Bosch Stiftung 4
Project Funding in 2016 in Accordance with the Areas of Support Project Funding in 2016: 62.4 million Euros Science ~ 7 million Euros Health ~ 8 million Euros Education ~ 8 million Euros Society ~ 9 million Euros International Relations ~ 30 million Euros Robert Bosch > The Company > The Founder and His Foundation > The Robert Bosch Stiftung 5
What We Do Focus Areas Current challenges on which the foundation works in a cross-sectoral manner. Migration, Integration, and Inclusion Social Cohesion in Germany and Europe Sustainable Living Spaces Areas of Support Issues that the foundation is permanently working on. Health Science Society Education International Relations Robert Bosch > The Company > The Founder and His Foundation > The Robert Bosch Stiftung 6
Focus Area Social Cohesion in Germany and Europe Aims Strengthening Social Cohesion Open and Solidary Society With Opportunities to Participate for all People, Independent of their Social, Ethnic, or Cultural Background Approach Compromise on Social Values and Attitudes Active Citizenry and Inclusion Equal Opportunity and Fair Access Robert Bosch > The Company > The Founder and His Foundation > The Robert Bosch Stiftung 7
Focus Area Sustainable Living Spaces Aims Sustainable Improvement of Living Conditions in both Urban and Rural Areas Including Social and Cultural Perspectives in the Technology-laden Conversation on Sustainability Approach Research in the Natural and Social Sciences as a Basis for Recommended Actions Citizens who Actively Help Shape their Environments Robert Bosch > The Company > The Founder and His Foundation > The Robert Bosch Stiftung 8
Land Reclaimers. Shaping the Future Locally Background Social changes (demographic change, economic crisis, climate change) leave marks on Germany s communities, cities and regions particularly in rural areas. Wherever there is change, there comes new freedom - which people can fill with creativity and a will to get things done. Citizens are needed who recognize the opportunities for change, develop their own ideas, go down unconventional paths, and perhaps also want to become role models for others. 9
Land Reclaimers. Shaping the Future Locally The Role of Robert Bosch Stiftung Robert Bosch Stiftung looks for people who want to shape their environments and neighborhoods on their own in times of social change We support citizens living in rural areas in Germany and assist them as they reclaim their land Participants benefit from Financial Support Mentoring Workshops Peer2peer Exchange An active community incuding current grantees and alumni 10
International Cultural Exchange Actors of Urban Change Facts Pilot stage 2013 to 2015, 2nd round starts December 2015 A program by the Robert Bosch Stiftung in cooperation with MitOst e.v. Actors: cross-sectoral local teams from the cultural sphere, public administration and the private sector Mission Strengthening cross-sector cooperation and communitydriven commitment for local urban development Professional qualification of the participants in the above-mentioned sectors European-wide networking Initiating structural change through local projects (policy and advocacy) www.bosch-stiftung.de/urbanchange 11
Civil Society International ChangemakerXchange Facts 3 Regions Europe and MENA: 4 multi-day summits per year Asia: pilot summit in 2016, 3 more in 2017 Eastern Africa: pilot summit in 2017 ca. 25 changemakers per summit 250 changemakers from 65 countries since 2012 over 60 cooperation projects run by CXC-alumni Goals strengthen young changekmakers in their role as multipliers development of their ability to tackle social challenges further development and consolidation of a multi-national network 12
Dipartimento di Ingegneria Gestionale e della Produzione 13. Europe in a changing world, etc TRANSFORMATIONS-05-2018: Cities as a platform for citizen-driven innovation CSA 2018 Scope: capture successful innovative practices that are emerging in Europe particularly from those urban areas that effectively absorb, develop and create new knowledge and ideas, and turn this knowledge into social and economic development. - testing and engaging in local co-creation, in living labs, in designing city experimental areas bringing new opportunities to light. - policy-relevant solutions to local governments on how to enable citizendriven innovation to develop and strengthen common welfare. An interdisciplinary approach, with social sciences and humanities RIA can request up to 1 Mil (max fund 1Mil) only one CSA Submission: Nov. 7, 2017 March 13, 2018 www.pminnova.eu 13
Dipartimento di Ingegneria Gestionale e della Produzione 13. Europe in a changing world, etc TRANSFORMATIONS-06-2018: Inclusive and sustainable growth through cultural and creative industries and the arts RIA 2018 Scope: develop a comprehensive understanding of CCIs, improving indicators at national and at EU level. Using multidisciplinary qualitative and quantitative research approaches - explore the conditions for a successful CCI sector, considering business models, resilient strategies and innovative solutions to boost sustainable employment and growth in the sector,. - propose policy-relevant solutions to local governments on how to enable citizen-driven innovation. An interdisciplinary approach, with social sciences and humanities RIA can request up to 3 Mil (max fund 7,5 Mil) Submission: Nov. 7, 2017 March 13, 2018 www.pminnova.eu 14
Dipartimento di Ingegneria Gestionale e della Produzione 13. Europe in a changing world, etc DT-TRANSFORMATIONS-11-2019: Collaborative approaches to cultural heritage for social cohesion RIA 2019 Scope: fostering collaborative and participative approaches to cultural encounters via communication channels such as social media platforms, participatory approaches, art and co-designed activities. - different groups or communities such as migrants and other communities at risk of exclusion should be promoted. - applications should help the cultural tourism sectors and cultural heritage institutions, NGOs, community organisations etc.. An interdisciplinary approach, with social sciences and humanities RIA can request between 3 and 4 Mil (max fund 12 Mil) Submission: Nov. 6, 2018 March 14, 2019 www.pminnova.eu 15
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