Catalyzing Science and
Social Innovation to create Health for All and Hunger for None!
Who We Are
Bayer Foundation, as Bayer’s corporate foundation, generates impact by supporting breakthroughs in science and social innovations that advance societal progress worldwide.
- The Foundation’s mission is to support scientists and social innovators in making the world better and fairer, following its vision of catalyzing advances in science and social innovation for a world with health for all and hunger for none.
- Fundamental research and cutting-edge advances in science are the foundation for societal progress, enabling long-lasting change and improving lives.
- Ensuring that scientific and innovative breakthroughs meet the needs of a global population and gain broad social acceptance is crucial for meaningful progress.
It is Bayer Foundation’s mission to identify and support people who can shape a better and fairer tomorrow and enable them to unlock their full potential.
What We Do
Bayer Foundation supports aspiring scientists, social entrepreneurs and impact organizations who work towards breakthrough innovations at the intersection of health, food security and environment.
How We Do It
Bayer Foundation promotes equitable access to science and resources to make sure that innovative minds can drive solutions that bring true scientific and social progress. A special focus is placed on fostering women empowerment, offering targeted awards and accelerator programs to entrepreneurs and scientists.
Our Team
Foundation Leadership:
Chitkala Kalidas
Executive Director Bayer Foundation, Senior Vice President Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) at Bayer AG
Rodrigo Santos
Executive Director Bayer Foundation - Social Innovation Program, Board of Management Bayer AG and President of Crop Science Division
Stefan Oelrich
Executive Director Bayer Foundation - Science Program, Board of Management Bayer AG and President of Pharmaceuticals
Kyra Constanze Pauly
Managing Director at Bayer Foundation, Vice President Bayer AG
Foundation team:
Simone Jonek
Foundation Office & Programs
Rawan Alkurdi
Foundation Office & Program Support
Dr. Peng Zhong
Director Social Innovation
Stefan Wilhelm
Associate Director Social Innovation
Jana op den Winkel
Program Manager Social Innovation and Communications Manager
Dr. Tatjana Gust
Associate Director of Science Programs
Julie Lüttgen (in maternity leave)
Program Manager Science & Education
Dr. Anke Stroyer
Program Manager Science & Education
Hedda Weber
Science & Education Working Student
Aleksandr Inozemtsev
Science & Education Intern
Tiffany Siew
Communications Working Student
Foundation Strategic Advisors:
Dr. Michael Metzlaff
Strategic Advisor Science
Dr. Michael Schwall
Strategic Advisor Social Innovation
Foundation Governance:
Our Science Impact programs are run by the Bayer Science and Education Foundation.
Our Social Innovation programs are run by the Bayer Cares Foundation.
Both Foundations are governed by the respective Board of Trustees, which is tasked to support with regards to strategic, content and funding decisions.
