Stiftung Innovation in der Hochschullehre, Treuhandstiftung in

Die Stiftung Innovation in der Hochschullehre (StIL) is a charitable trust-based foundation based in Hamburg that is dedicated to promoting innovations in the field of teaching and learning at German universities. It was founded in 2020 and received an annual budget of 150 million euros, which has been supplemented by state participation since 2024[3][4].

The foundation's main mission is to strengthen the innovative capacity of university teaching and to impart specialist knowledge, practical skills and personal education to students. To this end, it promotes projects that are implemented at individual universities or in networks, and creates networking opportunities for those who shape teaching. It works according to the principle "From the Community for the Community" and is committed to systemic change[1][2][4].

The foundation promotes innovative projects that improve teaching and learning at German universities through science-led selection processes. It supports the exchange of project results and makes this knowledge available. In addition, it will strengthen the community of teachers with networking opportunities[5].

The foundation aims to increase the international competitiveness of teaching and to strengthen the importance of teaching at German universities. It promotes the sustainable transfer of knowledge and supports the exchange of new topics and issues[4]. Participation in events such as the University Future Festival 2025 demonstrates its involvement in future-oriented educational topics and its willingness to continuously innovate.

Through its collaboration with various stakeholders and the promotion of innovation projects, the foundation contributes to the long-term renewal of university teaching and strengthens the ability of universities to act in relation to social challenges and economic needs[4].

• 1 - https://stiftung-hochschullehre.de
• 2 - https://stiftung-hochschullehre.de/ueber-uns/aufgaben-und-ziele/
• 3 - https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stiftung_Innovation_in_der_Hochschullehre
• 4 - https://www.bmbf.de/DE/Bildung/Studium/Hochschullehre/InnovationInDerHochschullehre/innovationinderhochschullehre_node.html
• 5 - https://www.uni-paderborn.de/lehre/lehrforschungsverbuende/stiftung-innovation-in-der-hochschullehre