The number of refugees coming to Germany increases. Hence, integration as part of a sustainable urban development is of increasing importance. To enhance the mobility and activity of asylum seekers in Karlsruhe and to support their intercultural exchange, the initiative “Bikes Without Borders” rents and re-pairs bicycles free of charge. For its concept, it is now granted the “Im│Puls Oststadt” Idea Award. In this way, the urban de-velopment project “District Future – Urban Lab” of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) acknowledges perceptible stimuli for a sustainable urban life.
In close partnership with society, KIT develops solutions for urgent challenges – from climate change, energy transition and sustainable use of natural resources to artificial intelligence, sovereignty and an aging population. As The University in the Helmholtz Association, KIT unites scientific excellence from insight to application-driven research under one roof – and is thus in a unique position to drive this transformation. As a University of Excellence, KIT offers its more than 10,000 employees and 22,800 students outstanding opportunities to shape a sustainable and resilient future. KIT – Science for Impact.