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Educating and inspiring generations.Shaping the future.
Our Mission
At the Hasso Plattner Foundation, we believe that education is the key to a better future.
Through our projects, we aspire to educate the next generation of innovators and the future digital leaders of Europe. Our initiatives equip upcoming stewards of conservation to protect the planet we call home. With the power of art, we inspire people of all ages.
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Explore our timelineOur 10th Anniversary
A Decade of Making a Difference
What we focus on
At the Hasso Plattner Foundation, we support a diverse ecosystem of projects spanning scientific research and education, nature conservation and social initiatives, and the preservation of art and culture. Together, we are committed to enabling the next generation of innovators, educators, and creators to make a meaningful difference in the world.
What we do
Together with our global project partners, we share the mission of educating and inspiring current and future generations. The Foundation supports initiatives solely within the scope of its statutes, combining an entrepreneurial spirit with the highest standards of excellence.
Dive into our projects' cloud below.
Hasso Plattner Institute for Digital Health at Mount Sinai
New York City, USA
Data4Life
Berlin, Germany
Hasso Plattner d-school Afrika
Cape Town, South Africa
Hasso Plattner Institute (HPI)
Potsdam, Germany
HPI d-school
Potsdam, Germany
SPAC Early Childhood Development (ECD)
Republic of Congo
SPAC EduConservation
Republic of Congo, Senegal, Morocco, Gabon, Namibia, and Rwanda
Sabine Plattner African Charities (SPAC)
Africa
SPAC Conservation and Research Program
Odzala Kokoua National Park
Leadership for Conservation in Africa
Republic of Congo
Dzanga Bai Forest Elephant Project
Congo Basin
George Child and Family Welfare
George, South Africa
Embark in Knowledge
George, South Africa
Museum Barberini
Potsdam, Germany
DAS MINSK Kunsthaus in Potsdam
Potsdam, Germany
Wildenstein Plattner Institute
New York, USA and Paris, France
Navigating.art
Berlin, Germany
TALES
Berlin, Germany
Discover some of our projects
Education is at the heart of everything we do. Whether we are supporting research programs, enhancing learning environments, or showcasing the beauty of art, our projects aim to help people gain new knowledge and perspectives.
How we work
We collaborate with leading experts to make a lasting contribution to people’s lives. We believe in the power of digital innovation to drive meaningful progress. That’s why we choose and support projects with an entrepreneurial mindset, always striving for the highest standards of quality.
Experience
10
years since the Foundation was established
Range
50
projects in 20 countries supported by the Foundation
Giving
>420
Million € for philanthropic initiatives over the past 5 years (excluding art purchases; as of January 2025)
Work with us
If you share our passion for creating meaningful change and want to champion the next generation of innovators, creators, and change-makers, we invite you to explore our career opportunities. Join us on this exciting journey.
The Founder
Since the late 1990s, Hasso Plattner has consistently supported education, science, and art in Germany. In 2013, he joined the Giving Pledge, launched by Bill and Melinda Gates and Warren Buffet, and committed to donating the majority of his wealth to philanthropic causes. Following this pledge, he established the Hasso Plattner Foundation in 2015, bringing together the Plattner family’s philanthropic efforts into a unified ecosystem.
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Photo: Kay Herschelmann, 2023
“I owe the resources and skills for life to my parents and to my studies at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology. That’s why I want to give something back in the area of education, so that others can also benefit from it.”
Hasso PlattnerFounder
