Social Initiatives

We promote the most valuable resource: knowledge

Bayer's achievements as an inventor company with a long tradition are based on progress in science and research. We focus not only on our own research activities, but also on promoting and strengthening education and research in general. Through various initiatives, Bayer systematically supports the training of young people, the development of scientific talent and innovative approaches to research.

School support

The aim of Bayer's sponsoring activities in the field of education is to arouse and encourage the interest of young people in the natural sciences. The company's commitment to school education in Germany is based on three pillars: the "Bayer Science & Education Foundation", "Baylabs" (chemical laboratories especially for schoolchildren), and support for “Jugend forscht" (a research competition for schoolchildren). Internationally, Bayer has established the "Making Science Make Sense" program.

Global Exploration Fund

In 2005, Bayer AG and National Geographic Deutschland set up the "Global Exploration Fund" to support projects connected with the tapping of new water supplies, the distribution of water, and the sparing use of this valuable resource. Its goal is to generate new ideas and processes to obtain and treat freshwater and drinking water.