The Leister Foundation is committed to upholding its objectives by supporting art, culture, education and science.
With the activities of the foundation in education and science, the foundation gives priority to promoting the technical interest and training of young people in Switzerland. The Foundation is based in central Switzerland. That’s why it supports regional, cultural events and projects in particular.
Education and Science
The Leister Foundation cooperates with various organizations and institutions such as the “ETH Zurich Foundation” to support research and teaching at ETH Zurich, with the “EPFL – École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne” within the framework of a student support program, with the “Swiss Science Center Technorama” in Winterthur, with the “Schweizer Jugend forscht” foundation, with the “NaTechEducation” association and many others.
Arts and Culture
The Leister Foundation contributes to customs and tradition, folklore and classical music and the cultural heritage preservation and supports corresponding book projects.