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Wed, 02/08/2023 - 14:16

Women Empowerment Award 2023: Apply now!

Game-changing female entrepreneurs from the Global South - is your innovation driving positive change by bringing better health and nutrition to everyone? Harvest a ealthier future by applying for the Bayer Foundation Women Empowerment Award 2023.

Fri, 02/09/2024 - 12:56

Science, News, Stories

Fellowships & Stipends: Applications for our Fellowships Program 2024 has closed on April 8

We offer fellowships for master, PhD and medical students; for apprentices, young professionals, student teachers and teachers. We look forward to receiving your application.

Mon, 07/15/2024 - 13:55

News, Stories, Social Innovation

Impact Analysis: Access to vision services and eyeglasses for remote Ugandan communities

We supported Healthy Entrepreneurs and RestoringVision to collaborate on the Reading Glasses Initiative (RGI) in Uganda. The partnership is made possible through the Million Lives Collective collaboration grant funded by Bayer Foundation. With equitable access to eye screenings and low-cost near vision glasses, 94% of our beneficiaries have reported a significant improvement in their quality of life, resulting in increased confidence, greater independence and better productivity at work.

Safe Land, Sustainable Futures: Promoting Food Security Through Mine Clearance

Fri, 01/10/2025 - 08:36

News, Stories, Social Innovation

Safe Land, Sustainable Futures: Promoting Food Security Through Mine Clearance

The non-profit organization APOPO deploys rats and dogs for mine detection to speed up the clearance of explosives. These animals have helped APOPO save thousands of lives by efficiently clearing and safely disposing of landmines and other explosive ordnances in former conflict zones. Farmers benefit from these lands, allowing them to safely produce food for their families. With support from Bayer Foundation, APOPO integrates mine action with agricultural development by adding an additional dog team in Cambodia.

Tue, 02/25/2025 - 09:03

News, Stories, Science

Honoring Innovation: Highlights from the Bayer Foundation Science Awards Celebration

Bayer Foundation celebrates exceptional achievements in scientific research by promoting promising early career scientists and recognizing the groundbreaking contributions of world-leading experts. In early 2025, the foundation honored six distinguished scientists for their innovative work at a ceremony in Leverkusen, fostering dynamic discussions, valuable networking, and encouraging scientific exchange.

Wed, 09/07/2022 - 07:10

News, Social Innovation

White paper on obstacles and challenges for female entrepreneurs in sub-Saharan Africa

What do 501 women from 35 different countries in sub-Saharan Africa have in common? They all applied for the 2022 Women Empowerment Award with their innovations in health and nutrition, driving change and shaping the continent's future. What else? They all face similar challenges that prevents their businesses to scale.