Philanthropic initiative set to expand STEM participation and research funding

HORIBA UK has launched the HORIBA Foundation UK, a new philanthropic initiative aimed at widening access to STEM education and supporting high-impact scientific research across the United Kingdom.

The Foundation will provide scholarships, grants, bursaries, and research support to help students and researchers from all backgrounds thrive. Its dual mission focuses on breaking down barriers for under-represented groups in STEM and funding research that addresses society’s most pressing scientific challenges.

Already, the Foundation is funding undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships at universities including Aston, Keele, Northumbria, and Strathclyde, while supporting research projects at UCL and the University of Nottingham. HORIBA plans to expand these partnerships in the coming years, further strengthening the link between education, research, and innovation.

Dr Simon FitzGerald, Head of Science and Technology at HORIBA UK and Director of the HORIBA Foundation UK, said:

“Science can only reach its full potential when diverse voices are included. By supporting students and researchers from all backgrounds, we can ask better questions and uncover solutions that truly make a difference. The Foundation is about empowering fresh thinking and unlocking innovation for the challenges of today and tomorrow.”

The HORIBA Foundation UK reflects the company’s long-standing commitment to social responsibility, education, and scientific advancement, creating opportunities that aim to benefit both the next generation of scientists and society as a whole.

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