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A roundabout way to the cryptography department

Roman Bögli’s interest in IT first began during his apprenticeship in a commercial training programme. After earning his certificate, he changed his career track, earned a university entrance…

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Bio-ink to replace damaged cartilage

Minimally invasive bioprinting

Valuable new connections

The Werner Siemens Foundation
is proud to support innovative projects and young talent in the natural sciences and technical fields. The Foundation is established in accordance with Swiss law; its seat and managing office are located in Zug, Switzerland.

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A glimpse through the peephole into the shimmering golden chamber of the scanning tunnelling microscope, where material samples are measured under vacuum conditions.
CarboQuant

CarboQuant
Palaeobiotechnology

Prehistoric medicine
Equipment tests in the Mediterranean.
MARUM

Safeguarding the deep sea
Picture of sensors, who will enable high-precision control over the robotic components during a surgical intervention.
MIRACLE II

The future of bone surgery

Foundation

The Werner Siemens Foundation is a mixed foundation (gemischte Stiftung) with a dual-purpose structure. Its philanthropic activities are dedicated to supporting outstanding research projects that pursue innovative ideas.

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Funding

The Werner Siemens Foundation finances pioneering science and technology research projects that address key problems of our time. The Foundation also fosters junior academics and young talent in the STEM subjects.

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History

In 1923, the Werner Siemens Foundation was established by the daughters of Carl Siemens, Charlotte and Marie. The two sisters fulfilled a long-cherished idea of their father, a brother of Werner Siemens.

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