Hans Sauer Stiftung

The Hans Sauer Stiftung, founded in 1989 by the renowned inventor and entrepreneur Hans Sauer, is a non-profit organization aimed at promoting science and research and providing social and ecological benefits.

The foundation is committed to Hans Sauer's vision that innovations should arise from social and ethical motivations in the future and bring measurable social and ecological advantages. Its main mission includes:

• Promotion of Innovations: Targeted support is given to technical and social innovations where social benefit is the priority.
• Integrated Issues: Ethical, ecological, and intercultural aspects are integrated into the innovation process.
• Competence Development: The foundation promotes the development of competencies for responsible thinking and action[1][2][5].

The Hans Sauer Stiftung is engaged in various areas to achieve its goals:

• Social Design Lab: A laboratory for social design processes that stimulates societal change processes and develops new solutions and structures through creative, iterative, and participatory methods. An example of this is the project in Markt Schwaben, where a recycling center was expanded into a socially integrative project that includes Repair Cafés and exchange circles[3].
• Circular Society: The foundation works on creating a circular society where resources are used efficiently and waste is minimized. This is done through projects that promote and anchor circular economy in society[3][5].
• Education and Integration: The foundation supports projects that deal with topics such as integration, education, and urban development. It works closely with universities, colleges, and local communities[3].

The Hans Sauer Stiftung is actively committed to sustainability and social responsibility:

• Long-term Impact: The foundation's initiatives aim to achieve long-term and sustainable changes in society.
• Participation and Citizen Involvement: Through workshops and participatory approaches, various stakeholders and citizens are involved in the design processes to develop robust and resilient solutions[3].
• Cooperations: The foundation cooperates with various organizations, welfare associations, and universities to create a network for experience exchange and joint projects[3].

The Hans Sauer Stiftung is a vibrant example of how innovations and social responsibility can be connected to create a better and more sustainable future.

• 1 - https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hans_Sauer_(Erfinder)
• 2 - https://www.hanssauerstiftung.de/stiftung/der-stifter/
• 3 - https://www.hausdesstiftens.org/social-design-lab-hans-sauer-stiftung/
• 4 - https://prezi.com/mjplc1kb1yei/25-jahre-hans-sauer-stiftung/
• 5 - https://www.hanssauerstiftung.de