With our operational work, in our networks and with cooperation partners, we face the current challenges of our society.
How the past impacts the present: Our “History and Politics” area aims to create a deeper understanding of historical events and political contexts. Our projects highlight how the past shapes our present and how we can successfully shape the future. International conferences, history competitions, history festivals or spaces of remembrance in digital worlds: We work with dedicated experts from politics, academia and civil society, both nationally and internationally, and strive to strengthen democratic values and social cohesion.
to areaThe Federal President’s History Competition is the largest historical research competition for young people in Germany. It aims to awaken interest among children and young people for their own history, and to promote independence and strengthen a sense of responsibility.
to projectEUSTORY promotes a multi-faceted approach to commemoration and cross-border engagement while strengthening a dialogue about fundamental questions of European history.
to projectArt and culture play an indispensable role in our society. They encourage us to explore new points of view and promote a culture of discussion in our society, and they enable us to reflect on our identity and way of life. With our “Cultural Stimuli for Hamburg”, we support the cultural scene in the Hanseatic city - focussing on promoting talented young artists and new forms of cultural mediation. As an operational foundation, we also initiate our own projects.
to areaLaboratory for young theatre talent: Students from German-speaking directing colleges present their productions at Hamburg’s Thalia Gaußstraße Theatre. The festival is considered “probably the most important platform for young directors in Germany” (NDR Kultur), and it presents the diversity of artistic content and aesthetics of the theatre generation of the future. The festival is a joint project of the Thalia Theatre, the Körber-Stiftung and the Hamburg Theatre Academy under the patronage of the German Stage Association.
to projectScience plays a vital role in addressing societal challenges. Our “Science” area promotes excellent, application-oriented research and fosters the dialogue between science and society. We support the research landscape in Germany and Europe through targeted investment in scientific talent, cutting-edge research and cross-sector exchange formats, helping to answer the pressing questions of our time.
to areaThe Hamburg Science Summit brings together leading experts from across Europe to discuss how science and innovation can contribute to a common European future. Driven by the vision of a self-determined and sustainable Europe, it gathers decision-makers from science, business, politics and NGOs. The Summit aims to promote the integration of the European science and innovation landscape as a key to meeting the challenges of our time. The annual conference is organised by the Körber-Stiftung and the Ministry of Science in Hamburg.
to projectAwarded annually, the Körber European Science Prize honours a distinguished scientist actively conducting research in the fields of either Life Sciences or Physical Sciences in Europe. With prize money totalling €1,000,000, we strive to support outstanding scientists in their endeavours and promote innovative research with future promise.
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