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.
Max Liebermann: Blumenstauden am Gärtnerhäuschen nach Osten, 1923, Private Collection
Museum Barberini, 28 February – 7 June 2026
The painting that emerged in France in the 1860s was marked by intense, glowing colors and energetic, sketch-like brushwork. With Max Liebermann (1847–1935) as its pioneer, this revolutionary new approach also set the tone for the avant-garde in the German Empire from the 1870s on. Artists explored a wide range of motifs, from sundrenched landscapes and atmospheric figural scenes to meticulously arranged still lifes.
Oscar Murillo, A song to a tearful garden, part of the 36th São Paulo Biennial, Not All Travellers Walk Roads—Of Humanity as Practice, Ibirapuera Park, São Paulo, September 6, 2025–January 11, 2026. Courtesy of the artist © Oscar Murillo. Photo: Reinis Lismanis
From 14.03.2026 renowned contemporary artist Oscar Murillo will take over the spaces at DAS MINSK Kunsthaus in Potsdam with his project Collective Osmosis, a celebration of mark-making creating moments of exchange between his paintings, installation works, and the work of Claude Monet.
Following the success of its inaugural edition, Prof. Dr. Ariel Dora Stern and Prof. Dr. Lothar Wieler will host the second HPI Digital Health Innovation Forum on March 25 & 26, 2026, continuing its mission to foster collaboration in research, policy, and digital health business leadership and to fortify the digital transformation of healthcare globally.
The Foundation is pleased to announce that Tom van der Zee joined Sabine Plattner African Charities as Managing Director on 1 January 2026. Tom brings more than 25 years of leadership experience in education across South Africa, Kenya, Zambia, Ghana, and England. He has served as CEO of several educational institutions, including Oxbridge Academy and the University of Africa in Zambia. His expertise spans strategy, institutional management, and expanding access to quality education for low-income households. In addition to his experience in education, Tom has a strong commitment to conservation and empowering rural communities. He has managed complex stakeholder environments both in start-up and in mature organizations.
A Decade of Making a Difference
Strong development boost for the science location Brandenburg and the science hub Potsdam: University of Potsdam to receive a new campus on the Brauhausberg / Hasso Plattner Institute to be significantly expanded at Griebnitzsee. State of Brandenburg, Hasso Plattner Foundation and University of Potsdam sign declaration.
Teachers from 30 pilot primary schools, along with their Senior Education Officers and Principals, took part in workshops on how to use the SPAC EduConservation materials and active learning methodologies.
Photo: Frank Sperling
The artwork Der Botanische Garten [engl. The Botanical Garden], a large-scale mural by Robin Rhode, was commissioned by the Hasso Plattner Foundation in 2025. The project was realized in cooperation with DAS MINSK Kunsthaus in Potsdam and Stadtwerke Potsdam. With their joint efforts, the unique view from DAS MINSK over the city of Potsdam is being recreated, offering Potsdam’s residents and visitors a new opportunity to engage with art and culture at the Brauhausberg.
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.
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 mindset with the highest standards of excellence.
Dive into our projects’ cloud below.
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.
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.
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projects in 20 countries supported by the Foundation
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Million € for philanthropic initiatives over the past 5 years (excluding art purchases; as of January 2026)
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.
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.
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.”
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