Klaus Tschira

Klaus Tschira was a prominent German entrepreneur and philanthropist, best known as one of the co-founders of the software company SAP in 1972. His innovations helped transform business software, making enterprise resource planning accessible to many organizations. Tschira was also dedicated to scientific research and education, establishing the Klaus Tschira Foundation to support initiatives in these areas. He was particularly interested in improving public understanding of science and technology. Tschira's contributions have had a lasting impact on both the tech industry and educational initiatives in Germany and beyond, highlighting the importance of bridging science and society.