Takeda grants $13.8 million to non-profits focused on STEM and healthy eating
Takeda’s program aims to improve access to nutritious food and support access to educational experiences in science, technology, engineering and mathematics STEM, donating a total of $67.9 million since 2021.
Organizations supported by the program include:
STEM Next Opportunity Fund - a national scheme focused on building math confidence and skills by expanding access to out-of-school STEM programs.
Young People’s Project - a national program growing capacity for STEM literacy across the country with its peer-based math literacy schemes.
Learn Fresh - A game-based STEM program available across Boston, looking to expand its relationships with the area’s professional sports franchises.
“It’s truly an honor for us to support organizations that are driving meaningful change in their local communities,” says Julie Kim, President at Takeda’s U.S. Business Unit and U.S. Country Head.
“Their dedication, vision and creativity in providing quality food to those in need and inspiring the next generation of STEM leaders is making a real and lasting impact, and we’re proud to play a role in helping them advance their missions.”
Applications to receive funding from Takeda’s U.S. Corporate Philanthropy Program open twice a year to national and local organizations of all sizes.
“Takeda’s support has transformed our capacity to serve students in Boston and across the country,” adds Nick Monzi, CEO and co-founder at Learn Fresh.
“Since the company’s first grant we have doubled the size of our team, introduced new programs with the Major League Baseball Players Association and Major League Soccer, and reached over 800,000 students nationwide. We appreciate the trust that Takeda has placed in our team to engage educators and students through our robust, mission-aligned partnership.”
Earlier this year, Takeda and Psyon Games announced the launch of 'FULL ADHD' in Germany, a mobile game designed to increase awareness about ADHD. It follows its initial introduction in Finland, where it was downloaded over 40,000 times.
