Cultural & Educational Organizations in the
Canton of Ticino

329 companies in Cultural & Educational Organizations based in the Canton of Ticino — name and year of registration from the commercial register.

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Fondazione Antonia Vanoni

Since 1916

Educational centre for minors (CEM)Regional service for educational support and accompaniment (SAE)Multifamily project

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Fondazione Marianna von Werefkin

Since 1951

Marianne Werefkin collection

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Associazione amici del Monte Ceneri

Since 1956

Ceneri FestivalAssociation membership registrationOrdinary general assembly

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Fondazione Dr. Hans Dietler/Kottmann

Since 1964

Support for conservation and restoration projectsDisbursement of grants for cultural and spiritual projects

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Area 302 SA

Since 1966

Cultural activitiesEvent and meeting spacesCoworking

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Fondazione Cesare e Iside Lavezzari Chiasso

Since 1967

Massimo AwardSchool awardsSupport for initiatives and activities

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Fondazione del Centenario della Banca della Svizzera Italiana

Since 1974

Centenary Foundation AwardSupport and grants for cultural and dialogue initiativesPublications and anastatic reprints

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Stiftung Bô Yin Râ

Since 1974

Viewing of Villa GladiolaWorks by Bô Yin RâImages by Bô Yin Râ

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Fondazione Richard e Uli Seewald

Since 1976

Artists in ResidenceArchiveInformation and lending service for the Richard Seewald estate

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Fondazione Ignaz e Mischa Epper

Since 1979

Art exhibitionsCustody and enhancement of the workArchive and documentation

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FONDAZIONE CASA TONDU DI LIONZA

Since 1984

Restoration and enhancement of Palazzo TondüFuture management and intended use of Palazzo TondüIdeas competition

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Fondazione Centro di Incontri Umani

Since 1989

Cultural center and intercultural meetingsHospitality for study and research residenciesWorkshops, talks and seminars

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Fondazione Valle Bavona

Since 1990

Landscape laboratoryActivities programmeActivities for schools and groups

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I2a FONDAZIONE ISTITUTO INTERNAZIONALE DI ARCHITETTURA

Since 1990

ExhibitionsEventsEducation

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Fondazione Ing. Giuseppe Croci-Solcà

Since 1990

School awardsAssistance for seniorsAssistance for needy mothers

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Fondazione Urani Chiasso

Since 1991

Organization of events and activitiesSpaces for meetings and exchanges

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Panza Collection SA

Since 1992

Contemporary art collectionExhibitionsLoans to museums and cultural institutions

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Associazione Cittadella

Since 1993

Spaces for meetings and activitiesRoom availabilityRental of event and course spaces

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Fondazione Eduard Bick

Since 1995

Artist residenciesHouse BickAtelier Bick

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Spazio Segno di Forlini

Since 1995

Permanent exhibition of artworksArt exhibitions and eventsArtist contact and information

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Fondazione per le Facoltà di Lugano dell'Università della Svizzera italiana

Since 1996

Support and development of USI faculties in LuganoBachelor and Master scholarshipsManagement of university infrastructure and buildings

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Scuola di scultura Alex Naef Sagl

Since 1997

Sculpture courses3D creation coursesDrawing courses

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Fondazione Casa dell'Accademia

Since 1998

Student housing

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Fondazione Zonta Club Lugano

Since 1998

University Scholarships

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Associazione "Il museo in erba"

Since 2000

Children’s museumExhibitionsStudio workshop

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Fondazione L'Aquilone

Since 2000

Financing school libraries and youth hostelsSupply and purchase of booksSupport for librarians and teachers

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FONDAZIONE SASSO CORBARO

Since 2000

University educationTailor-made training pathsResearch in Medical Humanities and clinical ethics

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Associazione "Aurofonie"

Since 2001

Musical events and meetingsMusic tours with listening introductionConcerts and themed mini-festivals

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Fondazione del Patriziato di Carasso

Since 2001

Rental hallsPatriziato road permitRental Patriziato apartments

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FONDAZIONE CASA ATELIER BEDIGLIORA

Since 2001

Studio and living space for cultural practitionersArtist residency for women artists

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Casa d'Arte Ascona SA

Since 2002

Contemporary art gallery

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Fondazione MAX HUBER-KONO

Since 2002

Cinema and theatre showsExhibitions and exhibition activities (Spazio Officina)Library

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Fondazione archivio fotografico Roberto Donetta

Since 2003

Exhibitions and eventsManagement and promotion of the photographic archiveReproduction and licensing of reproduction rights

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FONDAZIONE LA FABBRICA

Since 2003

Modern music schoolDance, singing & theatre coursesDance courses

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Fondazione Giovanni Guastalla

Since 2004

Contemporary art collectionExhibitions and exhibition venueMeetings on art and conscious collecting

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Fondazione Archivio del Moderno

Since 2004

Archive of the ModernSafekeeping and enhancement of archivesResearch projects

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Fondazione Giuseppe Motta

Since 2004

Scholarships and subsidies for basic training

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Fondazione del Ceresio

Since 2004

Support for non-profit organisationsPromotion of educationProjects for social vulnerability in Ticino and in Insubria

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Associazione Sorrisi Africani

Since 2004

Distance adoptionsSupport for educational and social projects in KenyaDonations and financial support

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Fondazione Teatro dell'architettura

Since 2005

Exhibitions and cultural eventsPublicationsNetwork of Art Museums of the Mendrisiotto

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Associazione Casa Pantrovà

Since 2005

Work stays for artists and cultural professionalsRental of the Pantrovà HouseWelcome and introduction to the house

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Associazione Paesaggio Bosco Gurin

Since 2006

Enhancement of the landscape and heritage of Bosco GurinAgricultural and agritourism project Walserdorf Bosco GurinTerritory discovery itineraries

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Origini - Associazione culturale Marco Fratantonio

Since 2008

Commemorative events for Marco FratantonioPromotion of Marco Fratantonio’s workSale of the CD "Origini"

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Fondazione Mulino Erbetta e Casa Molinara

Since 2008

Educational and cultural visitsPreservation and restoration of the Mulino Erbetta and the Casa MolinaraEnhancement of the historical-industrial heritage

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Fondazione Extrafid Art

Since 2008

Art exhibitionsPromotion of art and emerging artistsRecognition and preservation of artworks

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LISS - Laboratorio di ingegneria dello Sviluppo Schürch, titolare Dieter Schürch

Since 2009

Projects for territorial and cultural developmentPublications

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ArtAct Sagl

Since 2009

Production and release of classical albumsRepresentation and presentation of artists and ensemblesAudio and video content for music productions

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ASSOCIAZIONE ACCADEMIA INTERNAZIONALE DI EUFONIA

Since 2009

Interactive online coursesOn-demand video coursesIn-person courses

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Fondazione Pro Ronco sopra Ascona

Since 2009

Cultural events and local promotion activitiesExhibitionsSupport for local initiatives and projects

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Fondazione Rolla

Since 2010

Thematic photographic exhibitionsPhotography and art collectionPhotography book library

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Cultural & Educational Organizations in the Canton of Ticino

329Cultural & Educational OrganizationsCommercial register (Zefix) · as of August 27, 2026

2014Median year of registrationCommercial register (Zefix) · as of August 27, 2026

329in the Canton of TicinoCommercial register (Zefix) · as of August 27, 2026

4,213in SwitzerlandCommercial register (Zefix) · as of August 27, 2026

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Cultural & Educational Organizations in the region

Point size by number of companies per place.

Source: commercial register (Zefix) · as of August 27, 2026

Largest places

Lugano92 Bellinzona20 Ascona13 Chiasso12 Locarno11 Mendrisio10 Pregassona6 Minusio6 Riva San Vitale5

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Other industries in the Canton of Ticino

All companies in the Canton of Ticino

Restaurants1,285 Real Estate Project Development1,232 Holding Companies1,201 Property Management1,043 Management Consulting1,007 IT Consulting & Services946 Technical Consulting & Engineering721 Fiduciary Offices684 General Contractors658 Advertising Agencies557 Automotive & Vehicle Trade556 Auto Repair Shops516 Logistics & Transport Companies515 Real Estate Brokerage502 Software Development483 Architecture Firms471 Painting & Plastering429 NGOs & NPOs422 Horticulture & Landscaping416 Facility Management & Cleaning402 Plumbing & Building Services395 Retail - Textiles & Clothing381 Wholesale - Food & Luxury Items348 Wholesale - Machinery & Technical Equipment348 Hotels340 Trade Fair & Event Organizers294 Hair Salons294 Textile & Clothing Industry280 Electrical Planning & Installation279 Wellness & SPA Facilities279 Other Service Industries271 Food Processing268 Clubs, Bars & Event Venues260 Flooring & Tiling252 Financial Services248 External Asset Management245 Physiotherapy239 Retail - Food & Luxury Items222 Mechanical Engineering Industry216 Wholesale - Health & Cosmetic Products213 Building Construction208 Medical Technology Industry203 Online Shops200 Metal Construction193 Travel Agencies193 Insurance Brokerage & Consulting189 Wholesale - Textiles & Clothing186 Joinery175

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