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Fostering Innovation and Entrepreneurial Dynamism

Innovations can help solve societal problems and boost economic competitiveness – in the right policy environment. We develop solutions for innovation strategies, policies and institutions that put innovation at the service of society.

Project Description

Foto Daniel Schraad-Tischler

Dr. Daniel Schraad-Tischler

Director

Foto Marc Wolinda

Marc Wolinda

Senior Project Manager

Foto Armando García Schmidt

Armando García Schmidt

Senior Expert

Foto Cornelia Rittmeyer

Cornelia Rittmeyer

Senior Project Manager

Foto Julia Scheerer

Julia Scheerer

Senior Project Manager

Foto Norbert Osterwinter

Norbert Osterwinter

Project Manager

Foto Daniel Posch

Daniel Posch

Project Manager

Foto Melanie Wodniok

Melanie Wodniok

Project Manager

Foto Ingeborg Dannich-Witt

Ingeborg Dannich-Witt

Project Assistant

Foto Monika Pavenstädt

Monika Pavenstädt

Project Assistant

Foto Vanessa Tofing

Vanessa Tofing

Project Assistant

Project News

Group of people discussing at innovation. Achieving a goal, creating an idea. Vector illustration

How founders with migration ties shape the economy – and what barriers they must overcome

Successful female entrepreneurs smiling cheerfully while standing behind a table in a boardroom. Group of multicultural businesswomen working together in a modern office

Study

Female Founders Monitor 2025

[Translate to English:] Missionen

Focus Paper

Missions with Impact: A practical guide to formulating effective missions

Frau schaut in die Zukunft

26.06.2023

Transforming Germany: How Mission Agencies Can Pioneer Innovative Solutions for Grand Challenges

Young Woman with Glasses smiling.

Policy Paper

Large majority of Europeans expect positive effects from innovation and favor cooperation

Group of people discussing at innovation. Achieving a goal, creating an idea. Vector illustration

How founders with migration ties shape the economy – and what barriers they must overcome

Successful female entrepreneurs smiling cheerfully while standing behind a table in a boardroom. Group of multicultural businesswomen working together in a modern office

Study

Female Founders Monitor 2025

[Translate to English:] Missionen

Focus Paper

Missions with Impact: A practical guide to formulating effective missions

Frau schaut in die Zukunft

26.06.2023

Transforming Germany: How Mission Agencies Can Pioneer Innovative Solutions for Grand Challenges

Young Woman with Glasses smiling.

Policy Paper

Large majority of Europeans expect positive effects from innovation and favor cooperation

Our Focus Areas at a Glance

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Fostering Innovation

Innovation Policy Focus Area

Blue paper plane and business strategy on white background standing for business success and innovation

Fostering Innovation

SME Innovation Potential Focus Area

Young woman using a virtual reality headset

Fostering Innovation

Innovation Policy Focus Area

Blue paper plane and business strategy on white background standing for business success and innovation

Fostering Innovation

SME Innovation Potential Focus Area

Left and right brain - logical and rational thinking vs. emotion and intuition

Fostering Entrepreneurial Dynamism

Entrepreneurial Potential Focus Area

A small tree planted in an energy-saving lamp in the hand of a young woman

Fostering Entrepreneurial Dynamism

Founding with Impact Focus Area

Left and right brain - logical and rational thinking vs. emotion and intuition

Fostering Entrepreneurial Dynamism

Entrepreneurial Potential Focus Area

A small tree planted in an energy-saving lamp in the hand of a young woman

Fostering Entrepreneurial Dynamism

Founding with Impact Focus Area

Publications

Cover Innovatives Gründen durch Menschen mit Migrationsbezug / Entrepreneurship and innovation among founders with migration ties in Germany

Prof. Dr. Hanna Hottenrott, Dr. Eline Schoonjans, Elisa Rodepeter

Innovatives Gründen durch Menschen mit Migrationsbezug / Entrepreneurship and innovation among founders with migration ties in Germany

Cover Female Founders Monitor 2025

Dr. Alexander Hirschfeld, Jannis Gilde, Vanusch Walk, Franziska Teubert, Clara Stellbrink

Female Founders Monitor 2025

Cover Missions with Impact: A practical guide to formulating effective missions

DR. FLORIAN WITTMANN, DR. ANDREAS HUMMLER, DANIEL POSCH, DR. RALF LINDNER

Missions with Impact: A practical guide to formulating effective missions

Cover Transforming Germany: How Mission Agencies Can Pioneer Innovative Solutions for Grand Challenges

Ralf Lindner, Florian Wittmann, Thomas Jackwerth-Rice, Stephanie Daimer, Jakob Edler, Daniel Posch

Transforming Germany: How Mission Agencies Can Pioneer Innovative Solutions for Grand Challenges

Cover An agenda for the future: Innovation for transformation

Bertelsmann Stiftung (ed.)

An agenda for the future: Innovation for transformation

Cover Good practices in mission-oriented innovation strategies and their implementation

Bertelsmann Stiftung (ed.)

Good practices in mission-oriented innovation strategies and their implementation

Media Center

When you think about the next 15 years, do you think that technological innovation/digitalisation will have a positive or negative impact on your life?

When you think about the next 15 years, do you think that technological innovation/digitalisation will have a positive or negative impact on your life?