Futurium, the House of Futures in Berlin, is a non-profit platform for dialogue between science, business, and society. It offers interactive exhibitions, a Futurium Lab, and space for discussions about sustainable future perspectives.
The Futurium, founded on July 15, 2014 initially as "Haus der Zukunft gGmbH" and renamed in July 2016, is an independent and non-profit platform in the heart of Berlin. It serves as a central place for dialogue and networking between the state, science, economy, and society.
The main mission of the Futurium is to lead a science-based societal discussion about shaping the future. It aims to create an independent platform for open exchange and engagement with possible futures. The focus is on promoting societal openness to science and technology and showcasing the contribution that research and development can make for the future[1][2][4].
The Futurium focuses on discussing and shaping sustainable future perspectives. It addresses challenges such as future energy forms, nutrition, and living and working conditions, inviting visitors to reflect on controversial future concepts and develop their own positions. Through interactive experiments and discussions, the Futurium promotes awareness of the importance of sustainability and innovation in future society[2][4][5].
The Futurium is supported by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) with approximately 16.5 million euros annually. Additionally, leading German scientific organizations, research companies, and science-promoting foundations, such as BASF, Bayer, Boehringer Ingelheim, Siemens, Infineon, and the Deutsche Telekom Stiftung, are involved[2][4].
Thus, the Futurium offers a unique space where the public, science, economy, and politics come together to actively shape and discuss the future. It motivates its visitors to explore new ideas, question familiar concepts, and take action.
