Deutsche Telekom Stiftung is a German STEM education funder that focuses on improving math, computer science, science, and technology learning in schools, with a strong emphasis on digital competence and future-ready teaching. It tends to support schools, school networks, and education initiatives that can scale nationally or create practical models for classroom and school-system innovation, especially around AI, IT skills, and school capacity building. Its work is highly programmatic and often delivered through competitions, network programs, and partnerships rather than open-ended grants.
Mostly invite-only or application-based program funding for schools and education partners, with annual or periodic calls, network participation, and prize awards rather than traditional open grantmaking. Support is often non-cash or mixed-format (networking, materials, training, and some funding), while the KI-Schulpreis distributes prize money across multiple winning schools.
Monitor the Stiftung’s program announcements closely, as major opportunities are time-limited and often have annual cycles with fixed deadlines. Schools should apply directly to specific programs like Technik Scouts, Junior-Ingenieur-Akademie, or KI-Schulpreis when calls open, and should expect eligibility to center on German schools and institutional partners rather than unsolicited proposals.
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Current and upcoming funding from Deutsche Telekom Stiftung that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Schools interested in implementing the two-year Junior-Ingenieur-Akademie as an elective subject for grades 8-9 or 9-10 in the gymnasium lower secondary level; current call for schools noted as closed for 2026/2027.
Deadline: The 2026/2027 call is closed; the next call starts in autumn 2026.
Who can apply: Schulen, die ein Technik‑Scouts‑Konzept umsetzen bzw. Schüler*innen‑Teams im Schulalltag unterstützen möchten.
Deadline: Ausschreibungsphase für Schuljahr 2025/2026 ist beendet; nächste Ausschreibung startet im Herbst 2026.
Who can apply: Schulen (gymnasiale Mittelstufe) können sich als Netzwerkschule bewerben; etablierte JIA-Schulen profitieren von Vernetzung und Unterstützung.
Deadline: Nächste Ausschreibung startet Herbst 2026; aktuelle Runde 2025/2026 ist beendet.
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