Dr. Jürgen und Irmgard Ulderup Stiftung

Name

Dr. Jürgen und Irmgard Ulderup Stiftung

Legal name

DR. JÜRGEN UND IRMGARD ULDERUP STIFTUNG

Website

https://ulderupstiftung.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Charitable Foundation Services

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700), Forestry (800)

akta.pro primary industry

Scholarship & Fellowship Foundations and Trusts (EDADAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Research & Science Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAI), Environmental & Climate Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAM), Environmental Science & Sustainability Programs (Ecology, Climate, Conservation) (EDAMABAD)

Keywords

• Charitable foundation
• STEM education funding
• Nature conservation
• Scholarship programs
• Vocational training

Headquarters

HQ city

Diepholz

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Dividend Income from ZF Friedrichshafen AG: The foundation holds a 6.2% equity stake in ZF Friedrichshafen AG as part of the original sale agreement when ZF acquired Lemförder Metallwaren. This stake generates dividend income that funds the foundation's charitable activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Dr. Jürgen und Irmgard Ulderup Stiftung is a charitable foundation that promotes lifelong learning, scientific research, and nature conservation in the Dümmer region of Lower Saxony, Germany. It funds and operates a portfolio of educational programs ranging from primary-school robotics to a private university (PHWT), an Akademie for vocational continuing education, teacher training networks, scholarships, and nature conservation farms, all underwritten by dividend income from a 6.2% equity stake in ZF Friedrichshafen AG.

Product overview

Dr. Jürgen und Irmgard Ulderup Stiftung operates a multi-faceted education and training portfolio centered on the 'Bildung – ein Leben lang' (Education – a lifetime) mission. The core offerings include the Private Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Technik (PHWT), a private university for dual studies in business and engineering, paired with the Akademie for vocational continuing education offering IHK-certified technical courses. The SMART TEACHERS network and Wissenswerkstatt science workshop provide hands-on MINT education for youth and professional development for teachers. Specialized programs include Ulderup EulenCampus (LEGO robotics for elementary schools), Roboter AG (youth robotics club ages 12-16), and the Niedersachsen-Technikum for young women exploring MINT careers. The Stiftung also funds scholarships and prizes (Irmgard-Ulderup-Preis, Dr.-Jürgen-Ulderup-Preis), hosts the annual Solarbootrennen competition, operates the Ulderup Technikum for school technology support, and maintains nature conservation activities through its Ulenhöfe farms. All initiatives focus on the Dümmer region of Lower Saxony, Germany.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ulderup Stiftungsforum: Central administration office, meeting point, and idea workshop of the foundation, located in the Forum Technik building of PHWT.
• Akademie der Ulderup Stiftung
• SMART TEACHERS
• Ulderup Technikum
• Ulderup EulenCampus
• Roboter AG

Products and services

• Private Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Technik (PHWT) A private university offering dual study programs in business administration and engineering disciplines (Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering) at campuses in Diepholz and Vechta, state-recognized since 1998.
• Akademie der Ulderup Stiftung Vocational continuing education institution offering IHK-certified courses in SPS, CAD, and CNC technologies for professionals in the Dümmer region, founded in 1985.
• SMART TEACHERS Network for MINT (Mathematics, Informatics, Natural Sciences, Technology) teachers in the Dümmer region providing applied digitalization in education, teaching materials, professional development, and a communication forum for educators.
• Wissenswerkstatt Metropolregion Nordwest
• Niedersachsen-Technikum Six-month program for young women with Abitur/Fachabitur combining four days per week of company internship with one day per week at university to explore MINT study and career paths.
• Ulderup EulenCampus Program supporting elementary schools with LEGO SPIKE educational robotics sets combining building and programming for introducing students to technology and computer science.
• Roboter AG (Robotics Club) Free robotics club for children ages 12-16 meeting weekly to design and build robots from scratch under the motto 'Wir bauen einen Roboter'.
• Ulderup Technikum Project providing financial support for schools with technology education focus, enabling teachers to implement creative projects where school operators cannot fund materials.
• Stipendien und Preise (Scholarships and Prizes) Scholarships and prizes including the Irmgard-Ulderup-Preis (Romanistic studies at University of Freiburg), Dr.-Jürgen-Ulderup-Preis (Engineering at Leibniz University Hannover), and international study scholarships at partner universities.
• Stiftung Kinder Forschen Workshop Training workshops for educators in Kitas and elementary schools on scientific phenomena, including free online courses and materials via the Campus platform for early MINT education.
• Solarbootrennen (Solar Boat Race)
• Technik Türme (Technology Towers)
• Naturschutz und Landschaftspflege (Nature Conservation)

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% of Niedersachsen-Technikum participants pursue MINT studies or training
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Private Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Technik (PHWT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPHWT is one of the main shareholders and a key beneficiary. The foundation supports this private university which offers dual study programs in engineering and business at campuses in Diepholz and Vechta.
• Wissenswerkstatt Metropolregion Nordwest e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-founded in 2016, the foundation supports this hands-on technical learning center for children and youth. Located in the former Lübkemannschule building in Diepholz, it offers courses in woodworking, electrical engineering, metalworking, and robotics.
• Stiftung Kinder forschencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 2025, the foundation became a network partner and now operates the SMART TEACHERS program regionally, taking over from the Volkshochschulen of Vechta, Diepholz, and Cloppenburg districts.
• Albert-Ludwigs-Universität FreiburgflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 2010, the foundation awards the Irmgard-Ulderup-Preis for outstanding achievements in Romanistic studies. Selection is made by the university.
• Leibniz Universität HannoverflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 1998, the foundation awards the Dr.-Jürgen-Ulderup-Preis for engineering excellence. Also provides international scholarships for mechanical engineering students.
• Hochschule OsnabrückcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation provides international scholarships for outstanding mechanical engineering students. Selection handled by the university.
• Studienstiftung des deutschen VolkescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJointly funds annual Ulderup international scholarships for engineering and natural sciences students. Located in Bonn.
• ZF Friedrichshafen AGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerZF is both a financial stakeholder (through foundation ownership) and a key partner for apprenticeships and dual studies. The Lemförde location employs 120 apprentices and dual students in 13 programs.
• Harting Stiftung & Co. KGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-shareholder of PHWT alongside the foundation and regional governments, supporting technical higher education.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves1 record

Broad incumbents

• VolkswagenStiftung: One of Germany's largest science-focused foundations (€4.4B assets), funding research and higher education nationally. Comparable as a German grantmaking foundation supporting science and education, but operates at significantly larger scale and national scope versus Ulderup's regional focus.
• Bertelsmann Stiftung: Major German foundation (€1.7B+ annual budget) focused on education, democracy, and social markets. Comparable in education focus but operates at national/international scale with much larger program portfolio and staff base.
• Robert Bosch Stiftung: Large German foundation with corporate heritage (Bosch) focusing on education, health, and international relations. Comparable as a corporate-heritage German grantmaking foundation supporting STEM education and societal issues at national scale.
• Zeppelin Stiftung: Major German charitable foundation holding 93.8% of ZF Friedrichshafen AG. Directly comparable in corporate-heritage structure (both originated from ZF/Lemförder relationships) and shares a co-investor relationship in ZF. Operates at much larger scale, primarily serving Friedrichshafen region.
• Dietmar Hopp Stiftung: One of Germany's largest private foundations (€700M+ assets) supporting youth, education, and science. Comparable as a privately-funded German grantmaking foundation supporting STEM education; operates at much larger scale and national scope.

Direct peers

• Stiftung Kinder forschen: Germany's leading foundation for early MINT education in Kitas and primary schools. Ulderup became a network partner in 2025, taking over regional coordination from local Volkshochschulen — making this both a peer and an active program partner.
• Harting Stiftung & Co. KG: Family-owned foundation of the Harting technology group, co-shareholder of PHWT alongside Ulderup. Direct peer in regional STEM education funding and university co-ownership in the Dümmer-Region.
• Joachim Herz Stiftung: German family foundation focused on education, science, and economics. Comparable in MINT education funding, scholarship administration, and corporate-heritage structure; similar scale and regional/national program mix.
• Wissenswerkstatt Metropolregion Nordwest e.V. Hands-on science workshop in Diepholz offering technical courses for ages 8-18, co-founded with ZF and supported by Ulderup. Operates as both a peer and a co-program delivery partner; closest direct operational comparable in youth STEM workshop model.
• Klaus Tschira Stiftung: German foundation focused on natural sciences, mathematics, and computer science education. Comparable in MINT education focus, youth programming (Kinder- und Jugendprogramme), and partnership with educational institutions; similar scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

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