to contribute to the establishment, maintenance and development of small and medium-sized enterprises based in the canton of Neuchâtel; in general, to carry out all activities that are conducive to achieving its purpose or to develop it, in particular by undertaking all promotional and support actions in favour of small and medium-sized enterprises in Neuchâtel; to achieve its purpose, the company may collaborate or participate in other foundations, associations, companies, enterprises, groups or institutions pursuing similar purposes; in this capacity, the company is a member of Cautionnement romand, a cooperative society, with which it collaborates closely; the company is non-profit and pursues public utility purposes.