OMV Partnerships with a Purpose – Forward for Good

The future is created where people can learn, grow, and unlock their potential. Through our partnerships, we support education, talent development, and innovation, creating opportunities for young people. For OMV, partnerships go beyond sponsorship: together with selected institutions, we drive long-term initiatives that create meaningful impact and help shape a better future.

Vienna State Opera

Fostering Talent on and behind the Stage

As Future Partner (Zukunftspartner) of the Vienna State Opera, OMV supports the institution’s education and talent development programs. At the heart of this commitment are the Opera School, the Ballet Academy, and the Opera Studio, which provide young talents with opportunities to develop their artistic skills and gain valuable stage experience. Through a dedicated OMV scholarship program, OMV supports emerging artists on their individual journeys and helps nurture the next generation of singers, dancers, and musicians. The partnership creates opportunities for young people while making a lasting contribution to cultural education and talent development.

The Vienna State Opera is one of the world’s leading opera houses and has a long-standing commitment to nurturing young talent. Through its Opera School, Ballet Academy, Opera Studio, and NEST, its dedicated venue for children and young audiences, it provides a wide range of opportunities for young people to engage with music and the performing arts while supporting emerging talents on their artistic journey.

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Opera School

At the Opera School, around 150 talented children and students receive professional training in solo and choral singing and gain valuable stage experience. OMV empowers two outstanding students with scholarships, opening doors to the world of opera and supporting their first steps on stage.

Watch the video to get to know our OMV scholars Helena and Jakob!

Ballet Academy

The Ballet Academy represents excellence in classical and contemporary dance. Through scholarships, OMV empowers two young dancers to further grow their artistic and personal potential.

Watch the video to get to know our young OMV scholars Sara and Kristian!

Opera Studio

The Vienna State Opera Studio supports outstanding international young singers as they transition from academic training to the world’s leading opera stages. OMV supports an exceptional young talent on this exciting journey through a scholarship.

Watch the video to get to know our OMV scholar Adrian!

Grafenegg

Developing Talent Through Collaboration and Exchange

As Future Partner (Zukunftspartner) of Grafenegg, OMV supports programs dedicated to the development of young musicians and composers. These include the Grafenegg Academy, the European Union Youth Orchestra (EUYO), and the Ink Still Wet composer and conductor workshop. Bringing together talented young artists from around the world, these initiatives create an environment for artistic growth, international exchange, and shared learning. Through this commitment, we foster not only individual excellence, but also collaboration, diversity, and innovation as key drivers of the future

Grafenegg is one of Europe’s leading music destinations, combining artistic excellence with a strong commitment to the next generation. Through initiatives such as the Grafenegg Academy, Ink Still Wet, and the residency of the European Union Youth Orchestra (EUYO), Grafenegg supports emerging talents and creates opportunities for learning, exchange, and artistic development

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Grafenegg Academy

The Grafenegg Academy supports exceptionally talented young musicians from around the world through intensive mentoring, artistic exchange, and collaborative rehearsal experiences. As Future Partner of Grafenegg, OMV helps create an environment where emerging artists can refine their skills, gain new perspectives, and take the next step in their musical development.

Watch our video to learn more about the Grafenegg Academy community.

EUYO

The European Union Youth Orchestra (EUYO) brings together outstanding young musicians from all EU member states and showcases the strength of European collaboration through music. Based in Grafenegg, the orchestra provides a unique platform for cultural exchange, international friendships, and shared artistic experiences across borders. As Future Partner of Grafenegg, OMV supports this initiative that connects young people, encourages mutual learning, and celebrates the value of diverse perspectives.

Watch our video to see how Europe comes together through music.

Ink Still Wet

The Ink Still Wet composer and conductor workshop offers emerging composers and conductors a unique opportunity to develop new orchestral works in collaboration with experienced musicians and internationally renowned mentors. As Future Partner of Grafenegg, OMV supports an environment where creativity, innovation, and artistic development can flourish.

Watch our video and get an inside look at the creative journey behind a new composition.

WU Vienna – Business Case Challenge

As part of our partnership with the WU Institute for International Business, we support the WU Business Case Challenge - a project that gives pupils and students the opportunity to analyze real business problems and develop innovative solutions.

Through practical tasks, professional coaching and cooperation with experts from business and science, the BCC promotes young talents and prepares them for their professional future. The Business Case Challenge is therefore an important platform for forward-looking ideas and entrepreneurial thinking.

With our commitment, we offer learning opportunities to the youth to foster excellence, innovation, fresh perspectives, and creative problem-solving for future challenges.

Association of Chemistry Teachers Austria – Promoting Chemistry in schools

OMV is partnering with the Association of Chemistry Teachers Austria (VCÖ) because we are convinced that innovation and sustainable solutions in chemistry are crucial for the future. With our support, we want to motivate young people to develop creative solutions to problems and show how research in chemistry can contribute to environmentally friendly and safe processes. In this way, we specifically promote the skills development of the next generation and contribute to a more sustainable world. Two projects of the VCÖ are crucial for us: The “Green Chemistry” school competition and the “Chemietage”, a teacher development event.

The “Green Chemistry” competition is one of the largest school chemistry competitions in Austria and is organized by the Austrian Association of Chemistry Teachers (VCÖ). In 2025 organized for the 18th time, schools throughout Austria were invited to take part in experiments and projects on the topics of sustainability, circular economy, resource conservation, energy efficiency and safety, more than 250 schools participated. The focus is on independent experimentation by the pupils in order to encourage the spirit of research and emphasize the importance of practical science.

The “Chemietage” are a key event in the teacher development schedule of the Association of Chemistry Teachers Austria. OMV is proud to be a partner and support the teachers to nurture and inspire the next generation of scientists by hosting various educational activities. From the University of Vienna to our Refinery Schwechat, we provided insights on several topics including ReOil®, SAF, Co-Processing, Green Hydrogen, as well as a virtual refinery tour led by our apprentices. Because progress is built through collaboration, shared passion and the drive to keep learning.