- our current economic model is unsustainable. Endless growth on a finite planet leads inexorably to ecological collapse -
Jason Hickel in Less is More.
escalation of climate breakdown . mass displacements. loss of life in disasters . famines and mass starvation . rise of authoritarianism. resource depletion . energy crises. biodiversity loss . social fragmentation. breakdown of trust . new pandemics . infertility. proliferation of forever chemicals . AI and misuse of tech . political instability . loss of meaning. erasure of futures.
on the best planet, the worst of times.
about korp
for a new
planetary
future.
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korp Foundation for Arts and Science is an international platform for artistic research, critical thinking, and systemic advocacy. Founded by philanthropist and art patron Stefan Nilsson, Korp serves as a living laboratory and academy - both conceptual and physical - uniting artists, curators, scientists, and researchers across disciplines and geographies. Together, we explore and respond to the most pressing challenges of our time: the accelerating climate and ecological crisis, deepening inequalities between north and south, systemic economic fragility, and the urgent need to radically, as agents of change reimagine how we live, create, and connect.
The foundation works as a laboratory of investigation and action through geographical acupuncture in the field of culture, science and education, promoting residency programs, exhibitions, academic programs and scientific research as well as fostering deep connections and community engagement.
Korp foundation is committed to questioning the structures that uphold exploitation, whether through digital inequality, fractured supply chains, or modern forms of forced labor, while elevating art as a central force in shaping new narratives and new systems. At the heart of our work is the belief that artistic conceptual thinking is not peripheral to progress, it is its engine.
Our flagship is to develop, to question, to influence, and to inspire transformation in pursuit of diversity, coexistence, and a more just, sustainable future.
Impact, rethought
korp foundation acknowledges that we are still navigating a world predominantly shaped by material wealth and capital-driven systems. Rather than reject these forces, we choose to recode them. Through our dedicated Seed Investment Programme, we support early-stage ventures that are committed to impact, those who dare to align profitability with planetary stewardship, social equity, and regenerative design.
korp foundation acts as a shapeshifter within the economic landscape, reimagining capital not as an end, but as a tool for healing and transformation. We channel resources toward companies that address climate change, engage in socially conscious practices, and are fundamentally dedicated to systemic change. In this emerging paradigm, the planet is no longer a silent backdrop to human progress - it becomes the primary stakeholder in every decision.
By providing catalytic funding, mentorship, and access to a global network of thinkers and makers, we empower entrepreneurs who carry the courage and vision to rewire the DNA of business. We believe that capital can be conscious, that profit can be purposeful and that a future rooted in justice and collaboration is possible.