The foundation supports and promotes scientific activities in the canton of Thurgau or in its interest. It pays particular attention to applied scientific activities. The foundation seeks and maintains contact and cooperation with universities. It works with the economy, the relevant federal authorities and organizations, as well as other partners. It can act as a sponsor, co-sponsor or partner of institutions in the service of science and research, or support and promote such institutions in other ways; initiate, promote and support scientific projects and other similar initiatives; initiate, promote or support scientific programs, courses of study, professorships and other forms of scientific activity; organize and support scientific events of all kinds, particularly in the canton of Thurgau; publish or support scientific publications; support scientifically active individuals, with particular attention to the promotion of young scientists in the canton of Thurgau or in its interest; acquire real estate, employ personnel and conclude contracts.