Change happens locally

Social transformation requires people who create spaces on the ground: spaces for dialogue, for new ideas, and for entrepreneurial courage with integrity. The Stiftung Zukunft jetzt! therefore supports local initiatives that spark and advance social innovation. Whether through educational formats or programs that promote future-oriented entrepreneurship, what matters most is that people come together, think collectively, and take action.

We are convinced that the solutions to the great challenges of our time do not emerge in isolation, but through vibrant exchange. Local initiatives are not a niche phenomenon, but the seeds of change. They build trust, forge connections, and make social responsibility tangible—from person to person, from idea to impact.

In this context, the Stiftung Zukunft jetzt! supports initiatives with the following focuses:

• Formats that make socially relevant future-oriented topics accessible to a broad, cross-generational audience

• Programs to promote socially and environmentally oriented entrepreneurship

• Educational and community spaces that make self-efficacy tangible and motivate people to take action

• Initiatives that strengthen local networks and build sustainable communities

• Projects that promote creativity, curiosity, and a spirit of innovation as social resources