„We strive to be a driving force and bridge builder within the scientific community in Vienna. Our most important task is to fund outstanding scientific projects, selected through highly competitive processes.“

Dr. Michael Häupl, WWTF President

WWTF Financing


The WWTF is financed by the AVZ Privatstiftung, via funds from the City of Vienna and private donations. Additional funds come from the cooperation agreement with the state of Lower Austria.

What do we want to achieve?


Excellence and expertise

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Perspectives for
medium-term application

Impulses for
science in Vienna

International visibility

Our Mission

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