Villum Fonden

Søborg, Denmark

Science & ResearchEducationChildren & YouthArts & Culture

Grant-making foundationFounded 1971National reach

Profile last updated: March 12, 2026

About

Founded in 1971, Villum Fonden is a grant-making foundation based in Søborg, Denmark working on science & research, education, children & youth +2 more.

Villum Fonden is a Danish charitable foundation established in 1971 by engineer Villum Kann Rasmussen, founder of VELUX A/S and VKR Holding A/S. Its grants are funded by the dividends from its co-ownership of the VKR Group and by returns on its investments. The foundation's main focus is supporting basic technical and natural science research, mainly at Danish universities, with grants awarded through open competition based on researchers' own ideas. It also funds programmes that strengthen children's and young people's interest in science, vocational education in Central Europe with a green and digital focus, cultural projects, and initiatives on environment and climate. Its grant-making is primarily aimed at Denmark, although some results and projects have international reach. The foundation is governed by a board of six members and is based in Søborg, Denmark.

Location

Søborg, Denmark

Founded

1971

Organisation type

Grant-making foundation

Legal form

almennyttig fond

VAT number

DK83300041

Focus areas

foundationscience researchSTEM educationclimateculturegrant-making

Languages

DAEN

Causes & programmes

Causes

Science & ResearchEducationChildren & YouthArts & CultureEnvironment & Climate

Works for

StudentsChildrenYouth

How they work

Grant-making

Programmes

Teknisk og naturvidenskabelig forskning

Science & Research · Denmark

Funds basic technical and natural science research at Danish universities, mainly through open competition on researchers' own ideas.

Børn, unge og science

Children & Youth · Denmark

Strengthens children's and young people's interest in science through investigative science teaching in schools and science activities in their free time.

Unge og uddannelse i Europa

Education

Supports vocational education and training with a green and digital focus in Central Europe to prepare young people for the digital and green transition.

Kultur og samfund

Arts & Culture · Denmark

Supports cultural and societal projects, including Copenhagen Light Festival, as part of the foundation's grant areas.

Miljø og klima

Environment & Climate

Supports research and initiatives addressing climate change, including sustainable energy and climate-friendly materials and fuels.