The ZEW Sponsors' Association for Science and Practice (Registered Society) in Mannheim has targeted the dialogue between science and practice for mutual benefit since its foundation in 1993. The association promotes ZEW's unique events programme, initiates practice-relevant research projects and endows prizes in the field of science and policy consulting at the institute. Its approximately 140 members include renowned personalities and well-known business enterprises, banks, insurance companies as well as start-ups. Its members are convinced of the need for a strong economic research institute in Baden-Württemberg and are dedicated to its cause.
