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The Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies (HITS gGmbH) is a non-profit research institution founded in 2010 by Klaus Tschira, co-founder of SAP, through the Klaus Tschira Stiftung foundation. Situated at the intersection of the natural sciences, mathematics, and computer science, it is dedicated to the exploration of fundamental research, with its core focus being in the realm of processing, structuring, and analysis of datasets, encompassing a diverse array of research fields, from molecular biology to astrophysics.
HITS actively collaborates with universities, research institutions, and industry partners. The institute has a multifaceted ownership structure, with key stakeholders including the "HITS-Stiftung", Heidelberg University and the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). External funding sources from the Federal Ministry of Education and Research, the German Research Foundation and the European Union, play a pivotal role in supporting its research endeavors.