The irrevocable purpose of the foundation is to promote research, development and education in the fields of technology and natural sciences. The circle of beneficiaries is open and not limited to individual recipients within the framework of the foundation's purpose. The foundation pursues exclusively and directly non-profit purposes within the meaning of Swiss tax law. The foundation itself does not pursue any commercial or self-help purposes. The foundation can provide financial or material resources to other tax-exempt institutions if they implement measures in accordance with paragraph 2 with these resources.