Associations & Interest Groups

SAQ Swiss Association for Quality 

Bern · Since 2005

SAQ Swiss Association for Quality provides personal and industry-specific certifications, certification services including certificate verification, and professional development and knowledge resources in quality management and business excellence.

Sawera Health Foundation 

Basel · Since 2022

The core activity of Sawera Health Foundation is to develop solutions that support families and children in the fight against cancer, particularly leukemia. This includes the development of an app that enables families to manage therapy plans, administer medication, monitor blood values, and coordinate other aspects of treatment. The company is a non-profit association founded by a father whose son was diagnosed with leukemia, with the goal of improving the quality of life for families affected by cancer.

Schaad-Keller Stiftung 

Zurich · Since 2002

The core activity of the Schaad-Keller Foundation is to support and promote social and animal welfare purposes, in particular: * Supporting people in need of care * Helping children in need * Protecting and promoting animals. The foundation is thus a charitable organization that advocates for the well-being of humans and animals.

Scheidegger-Thommen-Stiftung 

Basel · Since 1987

Scheidegger-Thommen-Stiftung funds projects in the fields of trade, culture, science and social affairs, with emphasis on supporting young talent, business development in trade, cultural events and research. Applications are handled via an online portal and require a project description, a detailed budget and a financing plan.

SCHlomo Relief and Development 

Nürensdorf · Since 2015

The company's core activity is providing humanitarian aid and development assistance in crisis areas, particularly in Iraq and Syria. This includes activities such as: emergency and reconstruction aid, support for people with disabilities and victims of conflict, education and training programs, promotion of women's rights and self-help projects, provision of hygiene packages and other relief goods, and support for refugee children and families. The company works closely with local organizations and communities to meet the needs of people in need.

Schneider - Wülser - Stiftung 

Aarau · Since 1973

The core activity of the company 'Bildung Aargau' is the representation and promotion of the interests of educational institutions and organizations in the canton of Aargau, including the provision of services such as consulting, school newspaper and other offers, as well as political representation and lobbying in educational matters.

Schreinermeisterverband Kanton Zürich SVZ 

Wallisellen · Since 2022

The company's core activity is the representation and promotion of the interests of carpenters and wood processing companies in Switzerland. This includes services such as business management, legal services, training and further education, as well as representation of the industry to authorities, trade unions and other interest groups.

Schulthess'sche Familienstiftung 

Zurich · Since 2020

The core activity of the company 'Schulthess'sche Familienstiftung' consists of managing and maintaining the family's assets and traditions. The foundation serves to preserve and promote the wealth and social status of the Schulthess family. It manages the family fund, which was established in 1758, and takes care of the family's history and heritage. There is no indication of commercial or economic activities that go beyond the management of the family's assets.

schweiz.bewegt GmbH 

Schlieren · Since 2019

Schweizer Berufsverband der Pflegefachfrauen und Pflegefachmänner Sektion Bern 

Bern · Since 2020

The company's core activity is the representation and support of members in the healthcare sector, particularly nursing professionals, through services such as legal advice, salary advice, further education and special interest groups.

Schweizer Bischofskonferenz 

Einsiedeln · Since 2021

The company's core activity is the exercise of ecclesiastical tasks, particularly in the areas of pastoral care, education, dialogue and diaconia, as well as representing the interests of the Catholic Church in Switzerland.

Schweizer Diabetes Hilfswerk für die Insel Rodrigues 

Baden · Since 2014

The company's core activity is to support and improve diabetes care on the island of Rodrigues through training, structural improvements and the training of local doctors and medical staff, with the aim of reducing diabetes complications and related diseases in the long term.

Schweizer Händlerverband der Volkswagen Konzernmarken 

Zurich · Since 2020

The core activity of the company is the representation and advocacy of the brand dealers of the Volkswagen Group brands in Switzerland. The Swiss Dealers' Association of the Volkswagen Group brands (SHVK) represents the interests of its members vis-à-vis the importer, manufacturer and other organizations in order to achieve improvements in daily cooperation.

SCHWEIZER HIRNTUMOR STIFTUNG 

Zurich · Since 2014

The core activity of the Swiss Brain Tumor Foundation is to support brain tumor research and treatment, as well as to provide support services and assistance to brain tumor patients and their families. This includes financing and supporting research projects, providing information and resources for those affected, and promoting networks and collaborations in the field of brain tumor research and treatment.

Schweizer Hotelier-Verein (SHV) 

Bern · Since 1968

Schweizer Hotelier-Verein (SHV) is an industry association serving hotels and other accommodation providers in the hospitality sector. The association provides members with services such as legal advice, training and workforce support, classification and marketing/distribution tools, plus sector projects and public affairs representation.

Schweizer Immobilienschätzer-Verband 

St. Gallen · Since 2012

The company's core activity is the promotion and support of the real estate valuation industry in Switzerland. This includes providing knowledge, tools and networking opportunities for real estate appraisers, conducting training and continuing education, publishing specialist literature and journals, and organizing events. The association represents the interests of its members and promotes quality in the real estate valuation industry.

Schweizer Informatik Gesellschaft (SI) 

Bern · Since 2023

The core activity of the company "Swiss Informatics Society" (SI) is to represent and promote the interests of IT professionals in Switzerland. This includes organizing events, promoting further education and certifications (such as "IT Expert SI"), supporting political decision-making processes in the field of IT, and promoting sustainable IT policies in the public and private economy.

Schweizerisch-Albanischer Ärzteverband 

Abtwil Sg · Since 2019

The company's core activity is the representation and support of Albanian doctors in Switzerland, including the promotion of their professional development, the organization of events and the provision of information and resources for its members. The association serves as a platform for the exchange of experiences, the promotion of research and the improvement of healthcare for the Albanian community in Switzerland.

Schweizerische Akademie der Geistes- und Sozialwissenschaften SAGW 

Bern · Since 2016

The company's core activity is the promotion of science, particularly research funding, international cooperation, talent promotion and the dissemination of research results. This also includes the organization of conferences, workshops and publications, as well as the support of specialist societies and infrastructures.

Schweizerische Akademie der Medizinischen Wissenschaften (SAMW) 

Bern · Since 1943

The company's core activity is science communication and policy consulting, particularly in the areas of sustainability, digitalization, health, and new technologies. The company serves as a scientific network and advises politics and society on socially relevant issues. It publishes publications, organizes events, and offers scholarships and awards to promote the culture of science and scientific integrity.