Thank you, Prof. Marcel Tanner
We extend our heartfelt thanks to Prof. Marcel Tanner, who stepped down from the Fondation Botnar Board in December 2024 after serving with dedication since 2018.
Fondation Botnar’s approach to supporting purpose-led ventures
At Fondation Botnar, ‘venture philanthropy’ isn’t just a concept; it's a commitment to thinking innovatively...
Fondation Botnar announces Professor Michele Acuto as new Board Member
Fondation Botnar is delighted to announce that Andrea Studer has been appointed as its new Chief Executive Officer.
Fit4Future: Call for proposals now open!
Are you ready to make a difference for and with young people? Fondation Botnar is launching the second phase of its Fit4Future programme.
Fondation Botnar names Andrea Studer as Chief Executive Officer
Fondation Botnar is delighted to announce that Andrea Studer has been appointed as its new Chief Executive Officer.
Elsbeth Müller appointed new Board Chair of Fondation Botnar
Basel, 25 July 2024 – The Board of Fondation Botnar has elected Elsbeth Müller as its new Board Chair, effective from 1 July 2024. A member of the Fondation Botnar board since 2015, Müller has in-depth knowledge of Fondation Botnar…
Launch of a new global Research Centre in Switzerland
Swiss research institute established to focus on immune engineering and advancing global child and adolescent health. The Botnar Institute of Immune Engineering (BIIE) is launching as an independent research institute in Basel/Switzerland with a mission to develop novel immune-based…
Refining our strategic direction: Pathways to young people’s wellbeing
By Marcel Tanner, Board Member and Chair of the Philanthropic Committee, and Alex Schulze, Chief Programme Officer and Acting CEO The philanthropic sector has undergone a profound transformation in recent years. Long-held assumptions about the problem-solving potential of linear interventions…
Afya-Tek: Pushing for access to quality healthcare for all
Imagine a world where everyone has access to quality healthcare, no matter where they live. Digital health technologies, if applied correctly, can contribute to making this vision a reality by overcoming traditional barriers like distance and limited resources. The World…
