We are active both operatively and in funding. This means that we realize projects of our own while we also provide funding – upon application and positive evaluation.
"Explore Science" the science experience days for children and young people take place in Mannheim, Bremen and on the island of Mainau. Preschoolers, school children, families, and anyone who has retained their curiosity can explore, experiment, and try things out for themselves.
The HITS conducts basic research in the natural sciences, mathematics and computer science, processing, structuring and analyzing large, complex amounts of data and developing computer-aided methods and software.
Jugend präsentiert promotes the presentation skills of pupils in science and math classes. This helps them to communicate scientific topics in a clear and understandable way, not only in school but also beyond.
Heidelberg Institute for Geoinformation Technology
The HeiGIT aims to transfer knowledge and technology from basic geoinformatics research into practice. This includes the analysis of large amounts of data or the use of geodata in disaster situations.
If science is to reach many people, it must be understandable and accessible. At the National Institute for Science Communication, scientists learn how the interaction between themselves, media professionals and society can be successful.
The Forscherstation enables kindergarten and elementary school professionals to engage children in science. The goal is to strengthen the skills of educators and teachers and to inspire them to discover the science of the world together with children.
Ein Netzwerktreffen besonderer Art ist das Heidelberg Laureate Forum, bei dem sich jährlich Preisträgerinnen und Preisträger der höchsten Auszeichnungen der Mathematik und Informatik mit ausgewählten Nachwuchswissenschaftler:innen aus aller Welt austauschen.
Serious science should have a stronger voice in the media. The Science Media Center Germany (SMC) offers media professionals free, fast and reliable evidence and facts from research.