International funderBased in Germany

Vector Stiftung

Stuttgart, GermanyWebsite

About Vector Stiftung

Vector Stiftung is a Baden-Württemberg–focused foundation that backs practical, high-impact innovation in STEM, climate mitigation, and social housing. Its giving blends research funding, school-based STEM programs, and targeted social initiatives, with a clear preference for projects that are innovative, well-scoped, and likely to create measurable change. It especially supports universities, schools, and research teams in Baden-Württemberg, often with substantial multi-year commitments for strong scientific talent and applied climate solutions.

Annual Giving$12M

Focus Areas

CO2 Removal and Direct Air CaptureClimate Mitigation ResearchSTEM Research and InnovationMathematics and Science EducationTeacher Development and School STEM ProgramsHomelessness Prevention and Innovative Housing

Giving Approach

Mix of open-call and program-specific grants, mostly limited to Baden-Württemberg. Grants range from small school project support to large multi-year research awards; typical funding includes up to €100k for innovation projects, up to €350k for climate research, and up to €1.5M for junior research groups. Some programs have fixed annual deadlines, while others are rolling or announced by call.

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Vector Stiftung

About Vector Stiftung

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Giving Approach

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Forschung für den Klimaschutz

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MINT@School

Vector Stiftung

About Vector Stiftung

Focus Areas

Giving Approach

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Notable grantees:

Open Grant Opportunities

Forschung für den Klimaschutz

MINT-Innovationen

MINT@School