Professor Damian Robinson, Director of the OCMA, presents a small Roman boat from Alexandria. The small boat around 6 meters long was discovered, well preserved in the sediments, by the European Institute for Underwater Archaeology (IEASM) in the eastern harbor of Alexandria, the ancient Portus Magnus.

As part of a long-standing partnership between the Hilti Group, the Hilti Foundation, and IMD Business School, six outstanding MBA candidates visited Hilti’s headquarters in Schaan. These students are recipients of the Hilti STEM Scholarship—a program aimed at empowering promising professionals with STEM backgrounds who demonstrate a clear aspiration for leadership.

Traditionally held on International Day for Biological Diversity on 22 May, this year's supergut event "Tatort Biodiversität" in Schaan was as colorful and diverse as ever. This time, the focus was on practical and innovative ways of imparting knowledge and the question of what contribution our diet can make to biodiversity and sustainability.

Maritime archaeologist Franck Goddio was at the Hilti headquarters in Schaan for his annual visit and unveiled his team’s latest discoveries from their 2024 mission. What began with an initial exploratory excavation is now one of the most enduring and successful archaeological projects of our time.

After devastating floods revealed the hidden cost of river sand extraction, a quiet shift began in India’s construction industry. M-sand—crushed stone used as a sustainable alternative—offered a solution, but old beliefs, trust gaps, and logistical barriers stood in the way. This is the story of how small builders, local masons, and a changing market are reshaping housing from the ground up.

In Nepal, many families have relied on traditional bamboo huts for generations. Though these homes are part of the local heritage, the constant maintenance they require, combined with extreme weather and the ever-present fear of eviction, creates a sense of insecurity that touches every aspect of life, including education. Without a stable home, even basic tasks like homework become challenging, and focusing on education and hygiene remains an uphill battle.

From exploring centuries-old bamboo structures in Lima to conducting hands-on research with BASE Bahay and ETH Zurich, Marla Kohli investigates how traditional knowledge and modern engineering can unlock new possibilities for sustainable, affordable housing solutions in regions most affected by inadequate infrastructure.

In Nepal, many families live in fragile bamboo huts on informal land, vulnerable to natural disasters and eviction. Faced with uncertainty, they’re unable to invest in safer futures. This story explores how the Hilti Foundation supports a holistic solution—providing stable homes, creating livelihoods, and helping build a growing bamboo-based ecosystem that offers both security and opportunity.

Over a period of seven months, from September 2024 to March 2025, almost 6,000 people embarked on “The Hunt for Dr. Mo No” and played their way through the interactive escape room experience. Participants slipped into the role of undercover agents and set off in search of clues to one of the most pressing environmental issues of our time: how can we save biodiversity?

For 49% of Nepal’s population, or 15 million people, security, warmth, and an overall foundation for a stable life are still unattainable. In rural areas, particularly, homes are often fragile and vulnerable. Living under extreme weather conditions, these families are in a constant state of worry about their shelter. Finding a long-term solution requires not just better materials, but also a shift in mindset. 

While bamboo has always symbolized resilience, traditional bamboo homes often fail to withstand the very disasters they are meant to endure. Families spend years repairing fragile huts, only to see them damaged again by floods and storms, losing time, resources, and the chance for a secure future. For Gita Devi, that changed when she moved into her new home. Listen as she shares her journey.

The monsoon rains came without mercy, flooding the floors of Reshmi’s bamboo hut. The fragile roof sagged under the downpour, water dripping onto the mud walls as she and her two children huddled in a corner. The jungle loomed just beyond their door, and with it came a constant threat as snakes, insects, and scorpions often found their way inside. This was not just her reality; it was the reality of millions of families across Nepal’s rural plains.

Microbusinesses make up 90% of global enterprises and contribute to over half of global GDP. Yet, they remain among the most underserved economic players. How can we change this?

In this episode, Hilti Foundation Managing Director Werner Wallner is joined by Amalia Johnsson (Hand in Hand International) and Payal Dalal (Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth) to explore how small businesses can drive systemic change and transform lives.

Innovation and responsibility go hand in hand—because real progress extends beyond business. The Hilti 2024 Report Suite highlights not just industry advancements, but the lives transformed along the way. At the Hilti Foundation, we’re committed to empowering communities and creating lasting impact through opportunity and self-determination.

Struggling with poverty, limited resources, and no access to credit, a Kenyan farmer found hope through training and financial support. Discover how Susan built a thriving poultry business, secured her family’s future, and broke free from the cycle of poverty. A powerful story of resilience and economic empowerment.

The “supergut” initiative's escape room in Schaan welcomed its 5,000th visitor in February and the hunt for Dr. Mo No will continue until the end of March 2025. The topic of biodiversity will remain top of mind with a large-scale school competition and mobile “supergut labs” which will begin in summer 2025.

“Servus! How’re you?” The voice coming out of the speaker is in a cheerful local Austrian dialect. To hear the 22-year-old speak, you would think he had grown up in the region. But Sayed was born in Afghanistan and fled to Austria alone more than eight years ago at the age of 14. His story tells of arriving and why goals, opportunities and good mentors are so important on a young person‘s path.

Attractive jobs and the compatibility of career and family go hand in hand at Hilti. Following this corporate philosophy, another daycare center has now been opened in Buchs after Schaan: Since the beginning of January, a total of 29 children of Hilti team memers have now had a first-class childcare place in the completely redesigned premises of the Neuhof site, leaving nothing to be desired for young and old. 

In this episode photographer Christoph Gerigk talks about his work in the sunken ancient cities off the coast of Egypt as part of Franck Goddio’s underwater archaeological excavation team. By presenting some of his most iconic underwater pictures, Christoph vividly explains the challenges of his work, including bad visibility, and his responsibility of being everywhere and nowhere at the same time.

For centuries, the ancient city of Thonis-Heracleion lay hidden beneath the waters of the Mediterranean. This once-thriving port city continues to reveal glimpses of its past, not only through grand temples and monumental sculptures, but through the smallest artifacts of daily life that hold the secrets of the people who lived and worked in this forgotten world.