Functional but outdated laboratory equipment are sort out in the Life Science industry from time to time. In most cases the equipment are scrapped, which is a pity since many laboratories in developing countries could urgently need such equipment. Gifty Dwamena (Chemist), Laura Kühner (Mechanical Engineer) and Tim Bürgin (Biotechnologist), all three employed in the Life Science industry, wanted to do something against this wastage. Such equipment could be donated to exactly those laboratories! This the idea. But what was the path forward? How could the equipment be saved from scrapping and donated to laboratories in developing countries? This was the big question. After a good deal of thought the three came to the conclusion that a foundation is the appropriate way for their idea. Creating and establishing a foundation is however not the easiest thing to do. Laura, Gifty and Tim have known each other for a long time, either from University or even from childhood and they already mastered many challenges together, thus this challenge could also be conquered! Luckily a generous financial donation was received, which in the first place made it possible to even think about setting up a foundation. The idea was realized. Just before Christmas 2013 and right on time for Lauras 30th birthday all three officially signed at the notary in Basel, Switzerland. The Kuhner Foundation was born!