Interest Groups

Stiftung Schweizerische Bestattungsvorsorge SSBV 

Lucerne · Since 2001

The core activity of the company "Stiftung Schweizerische Bestattungsvorsorge SSBV" consists of creating and managing personal funeral provision contracts, which enable individuals to determine and regulate the organization and financing of their own funeral during their lifetime. This includes personal consulting, the development of an individual provision contract and the management of a personal provision account.

Stiftung Sonrisa del Corazón 

Wangen B. Dübendorf · Since 2014

Stiftung Sonrisa del Corazón provides scholarships and educational support to children and young people, with a particular focus on vocational training. It also offers targeted family assistance to improve living conditions and directs donations to projects in Guatemala; board members work on a voluntary basis.

Stiftung The Spirit of Bern 

Muri B. Bern · Since 2015

Stiftung The Spirit of Bern organises an annual one-day conference that brings together representatives from business, academia and politics to foster interdisciplinary dialogue on socially relevant topics.

Stiftung Trix 

Biel/Bienne · Since 2005

Stiftung Trix provides grants and support for selected social and cultural projects, with funding focused on initiatives that address societal needs.

Stiftung Wildspitz 

Steinerberg · Since 1989

Stiftung Wildspitz seeks to acquire the Berggasthaus Wildspitz and to preserve it as a mountain inn and a base for outdoor recreation; the foundation does not operate for profit.

Stiftung YLENIA 

Appenzell · Since 2007

Stiftung YLENIA provides support for disadvantaged children through educational and aid projects. The foundation has implemented school projects in the Philippines, organises fundraising collections and market stalls/shops to raise funds, and publishes annual project reports.

Stiftung Zuger Jugendschach 

Baar · Since 2001

The core activity of the Zuger Jugendschach Foundation is to promote chess among young people in the canton of Zug through financial support, organization of chess lessons, chess tournaments and other activities, in order to inspire young people to play chess and promote their character traits such as logical thinking, concentration and imagination.

Stiftung Zukunft Kinderspital Zentralschweiz 

Lucerne · Since 2020

The company's core activity is the promotion and support of the new Children's Hospital Central Switzerland, particularly in the areas of infrastructure, accompaniment and innovation, to ensure forward-looking medical care for children and adolescents in Central Switzerland.

Stiftung Zürcher Bankenverband 

Zurich · Since 1981

The company's core activity is the representation and promotion of the interests of Swiss banks and the Swiss financial center, in particular through lobbying, public relations and the organization of events and campaigns.

Stiftung zur Förderung der Einsiedler Marstallzucht - Für das Einsiedler Pferd 

Einsiedeln · Since 2008

The company's core activity is the breeding and promotion of traditional Einsiedler horses, particularly the preservation and development of mare lines and the support of breeders and horse owners. The company also operates a stud farm and rents out stables and pastures. Additionally, it supports cultural and historical initiatives that preserve and promote the heritage of Einsiedler horse breeding.

Stiftung zur Förderung der Fachhochschule Aargau für Technik, Wirtschaft und Gestaltung, Direktionsbereich Technik, Windisch 

Windisch · Since 1965

Stiftung zur Förderung der Fachhochschule Aargau für Technik, Wirtschaft und Gestaltung, Direktionsbereich Technik, Windisch supports research, development and teaching projects at the Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz (FHNW) and provides seed funding to help early-stage projects qualify for industry collaboration or further funding.

Stiftung zur Förderung des Verkehrshauses der Schweiz 

Lucerne · Since 1970

Stiftung zur Förderung des Verkehrshauses der Schweiz provides funding for educational formats, object restorations and the development of new exhibitions at the Verkehrshaus der Schweiz. The foundation treats funding as a partnership, working closely with the museum and providing regular information on the use and impact of contributions.

Stiftung zur Krebsbekämpfung 

Zurich · Since 1988

The company's core activity is cancer control, particularly supporting and promoting measures for the prevention, research and treatment of cancer.

Psychiatrie im Zentrum AG 

Bern · Since 2005

The company's core activity is the representation and promotion of the interests of psychiatrists and the support of psychiatric and psychotherapeutic education, further education and training in Switzerland, particularly in the canton of Bern.

Swiss Insights, Swiss Data Insights Association 

Alpnach Dorf · Since 1971

The core activity of Swiss Insights is the representation and promotion of companies that collect, process and develop applications from data, particularly in the field of market research and marketing. The company is committed to fair data handling, protection of privacy and the promotion of data-driven innovations. It also offers further education, labels and community platforms for its members.

Swiss Leaders 

Zurich · Since 2015

Swiss Leaders is an association that supports and accompanies committed leaders in their professional development. The association offers memberships, training and career services, legal advice and protection, events, publications and online networking tools for leaders.

Swiss Music Promoters Association (SMPA) 

St. Gallen · Since 2005

The company's core activity is the representation and promotion of the interests of music event organizers and promoters in Switzerland. The Swiss Music Promoters Association (SMPA) offers services such as public relations, political representation, training and services to its members to support the organization and implementation of music events.

Swissness Enforcement 

Bern · Since 2021

Swissness Enforcement is a private association that brings together public and private stakeholders to coordinate enforcement against abusive use of Swiss origin indications abroad. It intervenes in cases affecting public and private interests and supports members with measures such as trademark oppositions, customs assistance, online take-downs and access to information and publications.

swisssem société coopérative (Fédération suisse des producteurs de semences) 

Delley · Since 1994

swisssem société coopérative (Fédération suisse des producteurs de semences) is the Swiss association of seed producers that promotes the production of market-oriented, certified Swiss seed and planting material. The association coordinates production with regional multiplication organisations, organises seed certification and quality assurance together with Agroscope/BLW, represents producers’ interests to authorities and the sector, and manages the "saatgut schweiz" label.

Syna 

Olten · Since 1999

Syna is a trade union representing employees across commerce, services and industry, and it negotiates and implements collective labour agreements. It provides legal advice and representation, member services including an unemployment fund, and conducts policy campaigns and training offerings.