Interest Groups

IG Einkauf GmbH 

Gümligen · Since 2021

The core activity of the company 'IG Einkauf' is to act as an interest group of healthcare and social institutions, bundling the expertise, purchasing and investment volume of its members to achieve an exchange of experience among members, advantageous purchasing conditions and high-quality logistics processes. This is achieved through long-term partnerships with selected suppliers and the negotiation of contract conditions for its members.

IG Energiegase 

Root D4 · Since 2006

The core activity of the company 'IG Energiegase' is to represent and support energy gas consumers from industry, commerce and public institutions in the procurement of energy gases. This includes, in particular, negotiating better conditions with the gas industry, creating transparency in the market through price benchmarks, and supporting members in proceedings against excessive network usage fees or other market barriers. The goal is to enable optimal procurement of energy gases and reduce dependence on individual suppliers.

IG Jungreben 

Hallau · Since 1993

The core activity of IG Jungreben is the representation and promotion of the production, planting and care of young vines, particularly in the context of viticulture. This includes safeguarding the interests of its members, promoting the production of vine planting material, maintaining healthy plant material for viticulture, training members and winemakers, and collaborating with research institutions.

IG Steinacker 

Kloten · Since 2020

The company is an interest group (IG Steinacker) for businesses and property owners in the Steinacker area in Kloten, Switzerland. Its core activity is to represent and promote the interests of its members, particularly with regard to urban and economic developments in the area, such as planning construction projects, designing traffic concepts and securing energy supply.

Initiative Schweiz AG 

Suhr · Since 2020

Initiative Schweiz AG is a private funding agency that promotes entrepreneurship and innovation. It supports innovative ideas and projects across all regions and language communities and operates as a non-profit organisation financed by the Initiative Schweiz Stiftung.

Institut Robin des Bois 

Geneva · Since 2003

Institut Robin des Bois is an independent charitable foundation that provides donations to fund human‑scale projects in developing countries, particularly in Africa. The institute focuses on activities in education, health and ad‑hoc support (including encouragement of entrepreneurial initiatives) to help develop beneficiaries' skills and self‑sufficiency.

Interessengemeinschaft Scrimber (IG Scrimber) 

Thun · Since 2023

Interessengemeinschaft Scrimber (IG Scrimber) is an interest group that promotes the development and adoption of the Scrimber technology in the construction sector. The association connects stakeholders, facilitates collaboration on projects and supports knowledge transfer related to Scrimber products.

Interessengemeinschaft Sihlcity 

Zurich · Since 2006

Interessengemeinschaft Sihlcity provides information about the Sihlcity shopping and leisure centre, including listings for shops, restaurants, services, events and centre services.

International Amateur Radio Union, Region 1 

Cham · Since 2006

The company's core activity is the representation and promotion of the interests of amateur radio operators at an international level, particularly with regard to the use of radio frequencies and the development of amateur radio technologies. The company coordinates the work of various committees and working groups dealing with topics such as emergency communication, high-speed telegraphy, amateur radio in space, and support for people with disabilities in amateur radio.

International Fragrance Association (IFRA) 

Geneva · Since 2007

The company's core activity is to promote the safe use of fragrances and represent the interests of the fragrance industry on a global level. This includes the development and dissemination of safety standards (IFRA standards), the conduct of research and development activities, collaboration with regulatory authorities and other stakeholders, as well as providing information and resources for the industry and the public.

IRF Interessengemeinschaft Radio und Fernsehen 

Zurich · Since 2013

The core activity of IRF (Interests Association for Radio and Television) is the joint safeguarding and representation of the interests of domestic and foreign radio and television companies in shaping the political, legal and economic framework conditions in Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein, particularly in the area of cable retransmission rights and the distribution of cable retransmission fees.

Jakob Schmidheiny'scher Fonds zur Förderung der beruflichen Weiterbildung 

Balgach · Since 1952

Jugendhilfe-Netzwerk Integration AG 

Eggiwil · Since 2014

The core activity of the company 'Jugendhilfe Netzwerk Integration AG' is the care and education of children and adolescents in partner families as well as in its own day schools. The company also offers specialized services such as biographical work, education, and psychiatry, and collaborates with specialist doctors for child and adolescent psychiatry. The organization focuses on supporting children and adolescents in difficult life situations and offers a comprehensive network of services to promote their development and integration.

Junior Chamber International Switzerland Foundation 

Glarus · Since 1999

Junior Chamber International Switzerland Foundation is a non-profit foundation that provides financial support to projects, activities and events of local Junior Chamber International Switzerland organisations. It offers seed funding, project grants, occasional loans and awards for initiatives that align with JCI's mission, vision and values and the foundation's statutes and regulations.

King Albert I Memorial Foundation 

Sion · Since 1993

King Albert I Memorial Foundation awards the Albert Mountain Award every two years to individuals and institutions that have made significant, sustainable contributions related to mountains. The award includes a medal, a certificate and a cash prize, and the selection criteria emphasize ethical conduct and respect for the alpine environment.

La Fondation Signéranne 

Signy · Since 2014

The core activity of the Fondation Signéranne is to support and promote projects and institutions in the fields of social welfare, culture and sports in Switzerland, particularly in the municipality of Signy-Avenex, by providing financial resources and affordable housing.

Lajna Imaillah Schweiz 

Zurich · Since 2023

Lajna Imaillah Schweiz is the women's organisation of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat. It organises public information events, promotes dialogue with women of diverse backgrounds and maintains regional subgroups.

Le Comité International des Sports des Sourds (CISS) 

Lausanne · Since 2017

Le Comité International des Sports des Sourds (CISS) organises and coordinates international sports competitions for deaf athletes, including the Deaflympics, and implements competition rules and anti-doping policies. The organisation liaises with national deaf sports bodies, sanctions world and regional championships, and maintains relations with the International Olympic Committee.

Medical Women's International Association 

Geneva · Since 2023

The company's core activity is the representation and promotion of the interests of female physicians worldwide, particularly through the organization of congresses, the publication of newsletters, and the awarding of scholarships. The company serves as an umbrella organization for female physicians and medical students from around the world and represents their interests at the international level, particularly at the United Nations and the World Health Organization.

metrobasel Expo & Forum GmbH 

Basel · Since 2008

metrobasel Expo & Forum GmbH is a project focused on regional economic, landscape and settlement development. It communicates impulses, potentials and projects and serves as a hinge between ideas, research and the implementation of development objectives for the metropolitan area (Aargau, Basel, Jura, Solothurn, southern Baden and southern Alsace).