Stiftung Luzerner Institut für Picotechnologie (LIP)

Research and development in the fields of nano and picotechnology; it takes and supports measures that are indicated by the current state of science and technology to achieve this goal; the foundation aims to provide scientists in materials research with optimal framework conditions to develop and industrialize innovations that promote sustainability; for this purpose, the foundation may also hold participations in companies or operate a campus that allows university cooperation; the foundation also aims to support a non-closed circle of people and living beings through altruistic activities, as well as to emerge through its own activities in the fields of medicine, ecology, overpopulation, human rights, culture and education, fine arts, meditative and contemplative lifestyle, and animal welfare; awarding of prizes and grants; acquisition of real estate and participations.