Senckenberg Gesellschaft fĂźr Naturforschung
Business Profile
Core Value Proposition
Senckenberg Gesellschaft fĂźr Naturforschung provides comprehensive biodiversity research and public science communication through its institutes, collections, and data resources.
Target Customer
{"Researchers and academics","Universities and educational institutions","Government and policy makers","Museums and cultural institutions","General public and science enthusiasts"}
Key Differentiator
Founded in 1817, Senckenberg is described as one of the most important research institutes around biological diversity. It operates extensive collections and multiple specialized centers (e.g., Senckenberg Centre for Human Evolution and Palaeoenvironment; DZMB Marine Biodiversity Research Centre; Senckenberg am Meer) and provides integrated data resources (Search.Senckenberg, Edaphobase, DNA-Bank, Open Access) and a Digital Library.
Implementation Timeline
Not explicitly stated in the provided content; the institution has a long history dating back to 1817 and maintains ongoing, multi-decade research programs.
Pain Points
- 1Biodiversity loss and ecosystem change
- 2Understanding biodiversity, climate interactions, and Earth system dynamics
- 3Need for accessible, interoperable biodiversity data and public science communication
Key Features
- 1Extensive collections and research infrastructure (collections management, libraries/archives, DNA-Bank, herbarium, museums) and access to data resources
- 2Digital tools and data platforms (Search.Senckenberg; Edaphobase; Data Warehouse for soil biodiversity; Open Access; data download/analysis/upload workflows; standardized metadata)
- 3Interdisciplinary research centers and programs (biodiversity, evolution, climate, earth system dynamics; human evolution and palaeoenvironment; marine biodiversity; palaeontology)
- 4Public engagement and science communication (Outreach, podcasts, press, policy briefs, public lectures, exhibitions)
- 5Public funding and membership programs (Spenden, Mitgliedschaft, Sponsoring; information about policy and governance via SGN channels)
Target Customer Industries
Decision Makers
- 1Generaldirektor
- 2Prof. Dr. Klement Tockner (General Director)
- 3Senior Scientist (Team Funktionelle Ăkologie und Globaler Wandel)
- 4Leiter/Teamleiter in various SGN research divisions
- 5Direktorium / Wissenschaftlicher Beirat (as governing/scientific advisory roles)
Client Results
- 1Scientific discoveries and publications across biodiversity, evolution, climate, and earth system research
- 2112-million-year-old amber insects discovered in South America; reconstruction of a Cretaceous ecosystem from fossils
- 3Genome-based research illustrating biodiversity narratives (e.g., genomic studies of bears; biodiversity genomics initiatives)
- 4Policy-relevant insights and public communications (policy briefs, media coverage, public lectures)
Competitive Advantages
- 1Longstanding history and credibility in biodiversity research (founded 1817)
- 2Extensive physical and digital infrastructure (collections, DNA bank, libraries, edaphobase, data warehouses, Open Access)
- 3Diverse, multidisciplinary centers spanning human evolution, palaeoenvironment, marine biodiversity, geology, botany, entomology, and more
- 4Integrated data and search platforms (Search.Senckenberg; dataâdriven research; standardized vocabularies and datasets)
- 5Strong public engagement, policy outreach, and educational impact (podcasts, press, exhibitions, citizen science)
Key Benefits
Case Studies & Success Stories
112 million years old time capsule: oldest amber insects from South America discovered
Researchers reconstruct a Cretaceous ecosystem using fossil insects, plants, and a spiderâs web
Genomic biodiversity research: genome-based studies illuminating biodiversity and climate relationships
Publications and research highlighting genomic insights into biodiversity and evolution (e.g., narrative about bears and other species)
Wolfsmonitoring and genetic analysis for wildlife management
FAQ and reporting on nationwide wolf monitoring using molecular genetics and population data
Additional Product Information
Product Description
A leading biodiversity research institution with a network of institutes, extensive collections, and advanced data resources. It conducts interdisciplinary science, maintains digital libraries and data portals, and engages in public education and policy outreach.
Target Market
Researchers, universities, government agencies, museums and cultural institutions, conservation organizations, educators, and the general public seeking biodiversity and earth-system insights.
Unique Value Proposition
A historically anchored, physically expansive and digitally integrated biodiversity research ecosystem combining diverse scientific disciplines, vast collections, advanced data platforms, open-access publishing, and broad public engagement.
Technical Requirements
Use of digital platforms and data infrastructures: Search.Senckenberg (integrated search portal), Edaphobase (soil biodiversity), Data Warehouse for soil biodiversity, Open Access, data download/ upload workflows, and DNA Bank; specialized labs and research vessels (e.g., OSIRIS research ship); digitized libraries and archives.
Pricing Model
Not explicitly provided; funding and operations appear to be supported through public funding, memberships, donations, and sponsorship activities (e.g., 'Spenden', 'Mitgliedschaft', 'Sponsoring'; press and policy materials).
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