Partners of IDoS
The "International Dialogue on STEM Education" (IDoS) is a joint initiative of the Stiftung Kinder forschen and Siemens Stiftung.
Funding Partners
Siemens Stiftung
As a non-profit corporate foundation, Siemens Stiftung promotes sustainable social development, which is crucially dependent on access to basic services, high-quality education, and an understanding of culture. To this effect, the Foundation’s project work supports people in taking the initiative to responsibly address current challenges. Together with partners, Siemens Stiftung develops and implements solutions and programs to support this effort, with technological and social innovation playing a central role. The actions of Siemens Stiftung are impact-oriented and conducted in a transparent manner.
Wilhelm und Else Heraeus Foundation
The non-profit Wilhelm und Else Heraeus Foundation has been supporting research and education in the natural sciences, especially physics, in many different ways for over 60 years. The foundation organises international conferences and seminars, supports talented students and contributes in many ways to improving science teaching in schools. Founded in 1963 by the physicist and industrialist Dr. Wilhelm Heinrich Heraeus and his wife Else Heraeus, the foundation cooperates closely with the German Physical Society and is considered the most important private funding institution in this field in Germany.
Non-Material Partners
Under the patronage of: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is an international organisation that works to build better policies for better lives. Our goal is to shape policies that foster prosperity, equality, opportunity and well-being for all. We draw on almost 60 years of experience and insights to better prepare the world of tomorrow. Together with governments, policy makers and citizens, we work on establishing international norms and finding evidence-based solutions to a range of social, economic and environmental challenges. From improving economic performance and creating jobs to fostering strong education and fighting international tax evasion, we provide a unique forum and knowledge hub for data and analysis, exchange of experiences, best-practice sharing, and advice on public policies and global standard-setting.”