Toni Piëch Foundation

The Toni Piëch Foundation, established in 2022 and based in Zug, Switzerland, is dedicated to accelerating the transition toward a sustainable, regenerative, and livable future. Its mission emphasizes increasing resilience in societies by supporting innovative approaches in urban planning, renewable energy, and climate adaptation. The foundation specifically focuses on fostering sustainable development in cities, improving mobility, energy systems, public spaces, and encouraging citizen participation to foster better living conditions and resilience against emerging challenges. A key program area is the decarbonization and regeneration of the construction sector, recognizing the building industry’s significant contribution to global carbon emissions. The foundation supports projects and knowledge initiatives that promote circularity, bio-based materials, and the extension of building lifecycles. Notably, it has co-developed the "Building for the Future" knowledge series with Bauhaus Earth, which aims to make information on regenerative built environments accessible to a broad audience, including policymakers, urban planners, and architects. The foundation typically awards project grants ranging from €50,000 to €100,000, targeting early-stage and high-impact concepts where seed funding can catalyze larger transformations. While detailed financial resources are not publicly specified, criteria for funding focus on alignment with the foundation’s sustainability mission, systemic impact, and the potential for replication or scaling. In addition to supporting research and capacity building, the foundation works with universities and local governments to advance renewable energy planning at the municipal level.