Our Stories

September 26, 2023

Thu, 09/21/2023 - 09:24

Smarter Harvest: A partnership transforming smallholder farming through digital solutions

Partnerships that align with common goals in the corporate world can lead to impactful solutions. We formed a transformative partnership together with Mercy Corps AgriFin aimed at supporting smallholder farmers in the Global South through digital solutions. This partnership represents a critical step towards building resilience in agriculture and improving the lives of smallholder farmers.

March 9, 2023

Tue, 03/07/2023 - 09:56

News, Social Innovation

2022 Bayer Foundation Report

Our programs and initiatives drive breakthrough scientific innovations and direct them towards the people and communities who need them. In the latest Bayer Foundation Report, we present our advances in achieving positive impact worldwide.

Social Innovation Day 2022 - Impatient optimists come together in Berlin

July 8, 2022

Fri, 07/08/2022 - 12:43

Stories, Social Innovation

Impatient optimists come together in Berlin

“Network, network, network!” With this mantra in mind, Bayer Foundation held its second edition of the Social Innovation Day 2022 in Berlin. Two days packed with presentations, discussions and opportunities for exchange awaited the guests. Participants ranged from social investors to funders, and from startups to large non-profits.

Social Innovation Day 2022 - Impressions

June 24, 2022

Fri, 06/24/2022 - 06:42

News, Social Innovation

Social Innovation Day 2022 - Impressions

“Thank you for such an inspiring two day meetup of friends, partners and colleagues! It was one of the most valuable conferences I attended and I absolutely loved connecting with you all. Exited for our future synergies and collaborations.”

May 19, 2022

Wed, 05/18/2022 - 14:10

News, Social Innovation

Which five women entrepreneurs from Sub-Saharan Africa earned a € 25,000 EUR cash prize?

The Women Empowerment Award 2022 was aimed at empowering the female entrepreneurs who are to harvest a healthier future for Africa with their innovations in health and nutrition. 4 months and 500+ applications later, we have a winner!

April 8, 2022

Fri, 04/08/2022 - 09:46

News, Social Innovation

A joint research project with the WEF COVID Response Alliance For Social Entrepreneurs

In the last two years, WEF COVID Response Alliance and its members including Bayer Foundation, funders, investors and other stakeholders – have collectively supported over 100,000 social entrepreneurs across the world.