Wilhelm Exner Medals Foundation

Wilhelm Exner Medals Foundation

The Foundation was established twice, in 1921 and again in 2021, by the Austrian Trade Association (Österreichischer Gewerbeverein) to promote Austrian and international scientific achievements and developments, in particular for their direct applicability and implementation for the benefit of economic development and thus to improve the living conditions of the population.

The purpose of the foundation is

  1. the promotion of the sciences, this in particular for achievements and developments which are suitable for direct applicability and implementation for the benefit of the economic development of Austrian and international companies and thus for the improvement of the living conditions of the population;
  2. to promote the next generation of scientists and, to this end, to kindle in young people in particular a curiosity for research and a spirit of discovery, as well as to promote and consolidate the pursuit of scientific knowledge.