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The foundation has the specific objective of presenting the Villum Kann Rasmussen Annual Award for Technical and Scientific Research. In addition, the foundation supports major scientific, artistic, cultural and social projects.

To mark the centenary of the birth of Villum Kann Rasmussen, VKR Holding made an endowment of DKK 750 million to increase the capital of the VILLUM FONDEN. At the same time, the VILLUM FONDEN’s statutes were amplified to incorporate environmental purposes. This reflects the aim of encouraging greater commitment to the environment and climate, which are among the greatest global challenges facing this generation and those to come.

Examples of donations from the foundation VILLUM FONDEN in 2009:

To mark the centenary of the birth of Villum Kann Rasmussen, VKR Holding made an endowment of DKK 750 million to increase the capital of the VILLUM FONDEN. At the same time, the VILLUM FONDEN’s statutes were amplified to incorporate environmental purposes. This reflects the aim of encouraging greater commitment to the environment and climate, which are among the greatest global challenges facing this generation and those to come.Examples of donations from the foundation VILLUM FONDEN in 2009:

• The VILLUM FONDEN donated DKK 12 million to the Filadelfi a epilepsy hospital at Dianalund towards a major extension of the premises. Based on the Active House principles, the donation will be used to increase the building’s sustainability and improve its energy performance

• Centre for Nanomechanical Sensors and Actuators – NAMEC – a VKR Centre of Excellence, was established under the lead of Professor Anja Boisen, Technical University of Denmark, with a grant from the VILLUM FONDEN of DKK 28 million over 5 years. The Centre will be conducting basic and multidisciplinary scientific research in nanomechanics

• In line with its increasing focus on international projects, the VILLUM FONDEN has supported several social projects in Hungary, including a new extension to a rehabilitation centre for physically disabled people in the town of Csömör on the outskirts of Budapest. VELUX Hungary has also supported the project with technical advice during the construction phase. The Foundation has also supported a project in Poland where new technology is enabling blind and partially sighted people to find and maintain employment.