Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Frontiers Foundation?

The Frontiers Foundation aims to combine talent management and cutting-edge research, and to strengthen Hungary's research and innovation ecosystem with long-term, stable funding.

When was the foundation established?

The foundation was established in 2025 and became a legally registered organization in December of that year.

Who founded the Frontiers Foundation?

The founder of the foundation is Nobel Prize-winning physicist Ferenc Krausz, who is the Chair of the Board, Initiator of the Foundation.

What is Frontiers' mission in a nutshell?

The goal is to attract internationally recognized researchers to Hungary, connect them to the domestic research ecosystem, and establish world-class research centers and programs in collaboration with universities and research institutes. In addition, through our talent development programs, we mentor the most talented students and help them move from the spark of curiosity to discovery.

What does the slogan "From Spark to Discovery" mean?

The slogan expresses that Frontiers provides support, framework, and momentum from the first "spark" of talent to real discoveries, from students to world-class researchers.

What is the Frontiers Campus and what is its purpose?

The Frontiers Campus is part of the Foundation's long-term vision, a Budapest-based facility that provides a stable institutional and infrastructural background for the organization's operations and programs.

How does Frontiers relate to other initiatives (e.g., CMF, MATFIN, AS250)?

Frontiers acts as an umbrella organization, bringing together and connecting related scientific and talent development initiatives. It ensures their long-term financing and supports their development, visibility, and cooperation.

Where can I find official organizational information?

We make public and organizational data (basic data, documents, transparency information) available on a separate section of the website.

Where can I find out about news and milestones?

We publish current announcements and milestones in the News and Events sections of our website and on our social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn).