Associations & Interest Groups

IRP - Fondation internationale pour la recherche en paraplégie 

Chêne-Bourg · Since 1995

The core activity of the company is the promotion of research and development in the field of paraplegia and tetraplegia, in particular through the awarding of research grants and prizes, as well as the organization of events and fundraising campaigns to support this research.

ISAN Switzerland 

Bern · Since 2006

The core activity of ISAN Switzerland is the registration and identification of audiovisual works in accordance with the internationally recognized ISO standard. The company acts as a Swiss registration agency, enabling customers to set up their own ISAN customer accounts and register their audiovisual works, making them publicly accessible and globally identifiable.

ISLAMIC RELIEF SUISSE 

Geneva · Since 2001

The core activity of Islamic Relief Suisse is to provide humanitarian aid and support to people in need worldwide, particularly in crisis areas and during natural disasters. The company collects donations and allocates them to various purposes, including: Emergency aid in crisis areas (e.g. Palestine, Myanmar, Sudan, Syria, Yemen) Support for refugees and displaced persons Combating poverty and hunger Promoting education and health Supporting victims of natural disasters (e.g. earthquakes, floods) Microfinance and economic development The company also offers special programs, such as the Zakat-Al-Maal donation, sponsorship of orphaned children, and support for people in need during Ramadan.

Islamische König Faysal Stiftung 

Basel · Since 1986

Islamische König Faysal Stiftung is an Islamic community and cultural centre that hosts daily prayers, Arabic-language sermons and religious services. The centre maintains a library and offers language and sports activities, Islamic education and social support for youth, women, asylum seekers and students.

Islamisch-kultureller Verein AHLE BEYT 

Schlieren · Since 2002

The company's core activity is providing religious services and information in the field of Shia Islam, including: Islamic marriages and divorces, support in cases of death, supplications (Dua) and other religious practices, religious education for children and young people, organization of weekly programs and prayers, and provision of information about Shia Islam and its history. The company also appears to support and connect a community of believers.

ISOF-SPF GmbH 

Basel · Since 2020

ISOF-SPF GmbH provides social-pedagogical family support for families facing crises, offering intercultural and multilingual services. Services include ambulant family support, psychosocial and legal advice, mediation, trauma-informed guidance and intercultural translation/mediation, with child welfare as a priority.

Isolsuisse, Verband Schweizerischer Isolierfirmen für Wärme-, Kälte-, Schall- und Brandschutz 

Zurich · Since 2002

The core activity of ISOLSUISSE is to represent and support the interests of Swiss insulation companies, including providing services such as legal protection, consulting, education and training, as well as promoting occupational safety and health protection in the industry.

ISPE Deutschland / Österreich / Schweiz 

Glattbrugg · Since 2006

The company's core activity is to promote and support the pharmaceutical industry by exchanging knowledge, developing solutions for the production of safe and effective medicines, and shaping the future of pharmaceutical manufacturing. The company offers an expert network that provides access to over 1,400 experts in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, and organizes specialist conferences, workshops, and working groups to promote knowledge sharing and collaboration in the industry.

Italienische Handelskammer für die Schweiz 

Zurich · Since 2017

The company's core activity is to promote and support Italian companies in their engagement in Switzerland, particularly in the areas of export, tourism and business settlement. The company offers various services, such as regulatory and tax consulting, support for the establishment of companies, promotion of investments and exports, as well as the organization of events and the publication of information about Italian companies in Switzerland.

ITT Isvicre Türk Toplumu 

Dietikon · Since 2022

ITT Isvicre Türk Toplumu is the umbrella organization of Turkish associations and federations and an independent civil society organization. It represents the concerns of the Turkish community, works with Swiss institutions on integration and education issues, and organises commissions and events for cultural exchange and advocacy.

Ivo Sasek Panorama-Zentrum, (Christliche Rehabilitationsarbeit "Obadja") 

Walzenhausen · Since 2020

Ivo Sasek Panorama-Zentrum, (Christliche Rehabilitationsarbeit "Obadja") provides the Christian rehabilitation programme “Obadja” for people with drug or alcohol dependency and for those with psychological health issues. The website states this work includes social outreach such as life schools and family assistance and also documents related media and film initiatives founded by Ivo Sasek.

Jacqueline Zbinden Stiftung - Zum Wohle von Mensch und Tier 

Urdorf · Since 2015

Jacqueline Zbinden Stiftung - Zum Wohle von Mensch und Tier provides financial assistance to people who cannot afford veterinary care for their companion animals, enabling necessary treatments or helping owners to keep their animals. The foundation processes applications, coordinates support and publishes examples of assisted cases.

Jacques und Gloria Gossweiler - Stiftung 

Bern · Since 2006

The company's core activity is the promotion and support of medical research projects in the fields of hematology and neurology, as well as the promotion of economic topics and entrepreneurship in private and public education.

JAF Foundation (Switzerland) 

Basel · Since 2009

The core activity of the company 'The JAF Foundation' is the promotion and support of projects and organizations in the areas of nature and environmental protection, art and education, human rights and communities, as well as health and medicine. The foundation finances and supports various projects and organizations to achieve its goals and promote positive changes in society.

J'aime ma Planète 

Geneva · Since 2022

The core activity of the company 'J'aime ma Planète' is environmental education and awareness, particularly in the field of biodiversity. The company offers various programs and activities, such as: Eco-Schools: a program for schools aimed at promoting environmental education and awareness among children and young people; Action days: a program for companies and municipalities aimed at promoting environmental awareness and awareness among employees and citizens; Expertise: the company provides consulting and support services to companies and municipalities in the field of environmental education and awareness; Young Reporters for the Environment: a program for young people aimed at training them as environmental journalists and promoting their environmental awareness and awareness. The company aims to promote environmental awareness and awareness in society and contribute to the preservation of biodiversity.

JAKA Stiftung 

Hünenberg · Since 2015

The core activity of the JAKA Foundation is to support and promote institutions and individuals in research, further education, prevention, early detection and healing of cancer and cardiovascular diseases. This also includes financial contributions to individuals with such illnesses and to organizations with similar goals.

Jakob Ottiger-Lang-Stiftung 

Hochdorf · Since 1954

The core activity of the Jakob Ottiger-Lang Foundation is to support needy families with children who have fallen into distress through no fault of their own and are resident in the canton of Lucerne, by managing and distributing foundation funds.

Jakob Schmidheiny'scher Fonds zur Förderung der beruflichen Weiterbildung 

Balgach · Since 1952

JANE GOODALL INSTITUT SCHWEIZ - STIFTUNG FÜR FORSCHUNG, BILDUNG UND UMWELTSCHUTZ 

Zurich · Since 2008

The company is involved in nature conservation, particularly the protection of chimpanzees and their habitats. It also promotes the involvement of local people in nature conservation and fosters cooperation between communities, associations and institutions in Africa.

Janggen-Pöhn-Stiftung 

St. Gallen · Since 1934

The core activity of the Janggen-Pöhn Foundation is to award scholarships to young, exceptionally talented Swiss individuals who already hold a master's degree, in order to enable them to pursue further scientific education.

Jansen PrimeSteps Foundation 

Bern · Since 2013

Jansen PrimeSteps Foundation supports motivated people in need with financial resources and know‑how to take first steps toward a self‑sufficient future. The foundation launches and accompanies projects with a multiplier effect—typically focused on job creation and training—and assesses initiatives according to entrepreneurial criteria.

Jardi-Fan-Club 

Etoy · Since 1993

The core activity of the company "Jardi Fan Club" consists of organizing and conducting activities and events for gardening enthusiasts, including: courses and workshops on gardening-related topics, visits to gardens, nurseries and other gardening-related facilities, sales of phytosanitary products, advice and support for garden maintenance and design, and organization of events such as the "Journées des plantes" (Plant Days). The company's focus is on promoting gardening sports and gardening culture, as well as providing information and resources for gardening enthusiasts.

JardinSuisse, Unternehmerverband Gärtner Schweiz 

Aarau · Since 2012

JardinSuisse, Unternehmerverband Gärtner Schweiz represents nurseries, garden and landscape construction and retail horticulture, providing members with technical information, consultancy and vocational training. The association offers services such as soil analyses, expert reports, legal advice and sector publications.

JA ZUM LEBEN - Mütter in Not 

Uznach · Since 1984

The core activity of the company "Ja zum Leben Schweiz" is the political and public work for the protection of human life from conception to natural death, in particular through the provision of aid and counseling services for mothers and families in need, as well as through political lobbying against abortion and assisted suicide.

JB Johann Bommer-Stiftung 

Lichtensteig · Since 1997

The core activity of the Bommer Foundation is the promotion of projects and activities in the fields of sports, culture and social affairs.

Jean-Pierre, l'Artisan Cordonnier Sàrl 

Biel/Bienne · Since 2017

The company's core activity is tourism and the promotion of the regional economy in Biel and its surroundings. The company offers a platform for presenting activities, accommodations, restaurants, and events in the region and supports local businesses through the "BienneBon" initiative. It is a type of tourism and city marketing organization that aims to increase the attractiveness of the region and promote local trade.

Jenner-Stiftung 

Bern · Since 1916

The core activity of the "Jenner-Stiftung" company is to provide support and assistance to sick children and adolescents as well as their families, who are affected by physical or mental suffering. The foundation offers social counseling, personal care and support to meet the needs of these individuals.

Jerusalem Foundation Switzerland 

Zurich · Since 1986

Jerusalem Foundation Switzerland is an independent organization that supports activities and projects of the Jerusalem Foundation. It supports projects in the areas of Communal Strength, Creative Culture and Future Leadership and provides contact details and information on donation options.

JFG Life Sciences Stiftung der Universität Basel 

Basel · Since 2018

JFG Life Sciences Stiftung der Universität Basel supports the transfer of innovations from medical research to industry and particularly promotes young entrepreneurship. The foundation invests in life sciences and related companies in Switzerland and abroad and accepts tax-exempt donations.

JHS Stiftung 

Zurich · Since 2000

JHS Stiftung supports the creation of startups from academic research and funds application‑oriented, interdisciplinary research at the interface of engineering and natural sciences. It offers programs such as the innovate! academy, the innovate! fund, startup support, and educational initiatives including apprenticeships and entrepreneurship education.

Johann Jakob Sulzer Stiftung 

Winterthur · Since 1947

Johann Jakob Sulzer Stiftung provides supplementary occupational pension coverage for executive employees, insuring the portion of salary that exceeds the SVE base scheme up to the legally defined maximum.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe-Stiftung 

Basel · Since 1968

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe-Stiftung supports and funds projects in the fields of culture, science and research, nature and environmental protection, European unity, and peace promotion. The foundation places emphasis on supporting young people and may assist both individuals and institutions, primarily in the Regio Basiliensis.

Johan Schotte Foundation 

Martigny · Since 2009

The core activity of Johan Schotte Foundation is to promote peace, humanity and sustainable development through various approaches, including collaboration with other organizations, investments in projects and the organization of events. The foundation focuses on three main areas: humanity, environment and civil society.

Josef Müller-Stiftung 

Solothurn · Since 1969

Josef Müller-Stiftung provides funding and project support to individuals, groups and associations in the fields of culture, social services, education and leisure. The organisation presents itself as a "social investor", acts politically, religiously and ideologically neutral, and concentrates resources for targeted impact.

Josef Müller Stiftung Muri 

Muri Ag · Since 1981

Josef Müller Stiftung Muri describes itself as a “social investor” and supports projects in culture, social services and education. It provides targeted funding to individuals, groups and institutions, backs long-term initiatives and administers awards such as the Mathilde Müller Prize. The foundation operates politically, religiously and ideologically neutral.

Josef und Olga Tomcsik-Stiftung 

Basel · Since 1966

The company's core activity is the management and allocation of foundation funds, as it is a foundation established by its founders Josef and Olga Tomcsik.

Josef und Peter Räschle-Stiftung 

Frauenfeld · Since 2017

Josef und Peter Räschle-Stiftung supports and funds projects and institutions in social, charitable, humanitarian, cultural, medical, scientific and environmental fields. The foundation awards project-based, generally one-off grants according to defined allocation criteria, with an emphasis on sustainability, personal project presentations and site visits.

JOSEF WAGNER-STIFTUNG 

Altstätten Sg · Since 1975

JOSEF WAGNER-STIFTUNG provides grants for youth care and youth welfare and supports individuals in need, social services, childcare providers, associations and educational institutions. It focuses its support particularly on projects in the Rheintal region and the cantons of St. Gallen and Appenzell.

JuAr Basel - Jugendarbeit Basel 

Basel · Since 2003

The core activity of JuAr Basel is youth work and childcare in the Basel region. This includes offers in school day structures, open youth work, youth centers, leisure programs and employment programs for unemployed young people. The company also provides practical training and security services.

Jüdische Liberale Gemeinde Or Chadasch 

Zurich · Since 1981

Jüdische Liberale Gemeinde Or Chadasch is a Jewish liberal congregation that combines Jewish tradition (as reflected in Torah and Halacha) with openness and tolerance, offering religious services and community activities. The congregation engages in intra-Jewish and interreligious dialogue, is a founding member of the Platform of Liberal Jews in Switzerland (PLJS), and streams services on its YouTube channel.

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.

Jugend mit einer Mission 

Wiler B. Seedorf · Since 2021

The company's core activity is to conduct Christian training sessions, seminars, camps and mission experiences for people of all age groups, with the aim of promoting their relationship with God, identity and vocation, and motivating them for a life with God and the mission.

Jugendpatronat St. Joseph 

Basel · Since 1989

The company's core activity is the promotion and support of social projects, particularly in the areas of children's and youth work, old-age and nursing homes, as well as integration and social togetherness. This includes, among other things, the organization of events, workshops and meetings, the support of non-profit projects and the provision of premises for various activities.

Jugendwerk GmbH 

Münchenbuchsee · Since 2012

The core activity of Jugendwerk GmbH is the promotion of child and youth work as well as school social work in Switzerland. The company offers various services and activities to provide children and young people with space for development, community and new experiences. This includes, among other things, the care of young people, the implementation of projects and activities, as well as the support of schools and municipalities in youth work.

Ju-Jitsu International Federation (JJIF) 

Freienbach · Since 2010

The company's core activity is the promotion and dissemination of Ju-Jitsu as a sport and tool for social development, with a focus on children's and women's rights, inclusion, empowerment and peacebuilding.

Julius Bär Stiftung 

Zurich · Since 1966

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.

JusMed 

Berg Tg · Since 2020

The core activity of JusMed is to provide medical expertise to patients, legal representatives, courts and insurance companies, particularly in cases requiring medical evaluation, such as unnecessary operations, breaches of duty of care and billing fraud. The company offers legal assistance and initial medical assessments, and enables anonymous reporting of irregularities in the healthcare system.

just ASK us 

Basel · Since 2022

The justASKus company is a non-profit association that focuses on supporting and educating young people and young adults with cancer. The company's core activity is to answer questions and concerns about sexuality, body and fertility, and to offer counseling. The company also offers a blog, podcast and social media channels to share information and survivor stories, and to create a community where those affected can support and exchange with each other.

KAHAWATU FOUNDATION 

Geneva · Since 2013

The core activity of Kahawatu Foundation is to support coffee farmers and communities in Burundi and Rwanda through various programs and projects. These include promoting Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs), improving the socio-economic resilience of farmers and their communities, strengthening gender equality, improving quality of life through better education and access to water, health and sanitation, as well as promoting entrepreneurship and financial stability.