Associations & Interest Groups

Schweizer Gesellschaft der Freunde des Weizmann Institute of Science 

Zurich · Since 2025

Schweizer Gesellschaft der Freunde des Weizmann Institute of Science promotes scientific cooperation between Swiss universities and the Weizmann Institute of Science and facilitates financial support for research at the institute. It awards annual postdoctoral fellowships for 12-month research stays, funds Swiss secondary-school students' participation in the International Summer Science Institute and organizes an annual scientific symposium.

Europäisches Comité des Weizmann Institute of Science 

Zurich · Since 2025

Europäisches Comité des Weizmann Institute of Science is a non-profit organisation that supports the scientific and academic activities of the Weizmann Institute of Science. The committee raises awareness of the institute across Europe, mobilises funding for research and fellowships, and facilitates cooperation among European member societies.

Association Volontaires pour l'Aide au Développement (AVAID) 

Lugano · Since 2025

The core activity of AVAID is the promotion and implementation of development aid programs, particularly in the areas of education, child, women and family support, as well as support for vulnerable groups. AVAID focuses on promoting the dignity of the individual, especially in poor regions, and aims to meet the basic needs of these groups.

Verein Aktion Not lindern 

Nidau · Since 2025

The core activity of the company 'Aktion Not Lindern' is humanitarian aid and support for people in need, particularly through donations and charity events. The association is committed to the Seeland region and provides help and support to people in difficult life situations.

The Helping Zebra Sàrl 

Villars-Sur-Ollon · Since 2025

The Helping Zebra Sàrl organises humanitarian projects and volunteer placements and offers accompanied programmes, safaris, activities, accommodation and local coordination. The website describes available projects, application procedures and pricing, with project themes including education, health and environmental work in Tanzania.

GATE108 AG 

Zug · Since 2025

GATE108 AG is a company operating a community platform that offers community‑owned residences, co‑investments, transformation programmes, impact initiatives and curated experiences. The website describes alpine and coastal community residences, co‑investments ranging from ventures to real estate, programmes focused on performance and longevity, and curated events.

Shooting Stars Preschool GmbH 

Finstersee · Since 2025

Les Métiers du Temps - Time Arts (MTTA) SA 

Neuchâtel · Since 2025

Les Métiers du Temps - Time Arts (MTTA) SA is a national competence centre for watchmaking trades and related artisan skills. MTTA brings together artisans, subcontractors, brands and research institutions to support collaborative projects, prototyping, materials science, technology transfer and vocational training.

TRIAL International 

Geneva · Since 2025

TRIAL International is a non-governmental organization that fights impunity for international crimes and supports victims in seeking justice. It provides legal assistance to victims, pursues strategic litigation and documentation, shares expertise with local partners, and advocates for human-rights accountability including corporate and private security actor responsibility.

Swiss-Laos Hospital Project 

Zurich · Since 2025

Mobox AG 

Zurich · Since 2025

Mobox AG operates a motorboat-sharing service that provides members with self-service access to SP7 motorboats. The non-profit organisation affiliated with Sailbox handles reservations via app/website, charges a membership fee and hourly rates, and bills actual fuel consumption.

FdnF (Frères de nos Frères) 

Chêne-Bourg · Since 2025

FdnF (Frères de nos Frères) is a nonprofit association that implements projects in ecology, sustainable agriculture and education in cooperation with local partner organisations. The association is Zewo-certified and runs programmes addressing biodiversity, safe drinking water, vision care for children and early childhood education.

"Borneo Orangutan Survival Association Schweiz" BOS-Schweiz 

Zurich · Since 2026

CCS Zambia Impact Foundation 

Baar · Since 2026

EuroSafeAI 

Zurich · Since 2026

Fondation Annour 

Sion · Since 2026

Geneva Phoenix Cheerleading 

Geneva · Since 2026

Geneva Phoenix Cheerleading is a sports association that provides cheerleading training and team coaching for several age groups. The association runs a cheer school, offers courses and prepares teams to compete in competitions.

International Security Organization, ISO-SEC 

Rietheim · Since 2026

International Security Organization, ISO-SEC is a nonprofit organization that develops and administers security standards, accreditation and certification processes for the private security industry. It offers accredited courses and registered badges, protocol-conformity certification and curriculum approval, membership services, course and certificate verification tools, and maintains a public protocols library.

NJUBA Kinderhilfe Uganda 

Hellbühl · Since 2026

NJUBA Kinderhilfe Uganda promotes education, health and sustainable agriculture for disadvantaged children, youth and families. The organisation runs a kindergarten and primary school and implements programs for vocational preparation, family support, women's groups, solar cooking and agricultural assistance.

Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie Suisse-Ouganda (CCISUG) 

Geneva · Since 2026

Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie Suisse-Ouganda (CCISUG) is an independent association that promotes trade and investment partnerships between Switzerland and Uganda and offers networking, knowledge-sharing and advocacy services.

Association Initiative Phoenix 

Crans-Montana · Since 2026

dataHEARD 

Geneva · Since 2026

DataHEARD - Analyse des données sur la santé et l'environnement pour un développement résilient provides data expertise on health and environmental issues, offering research, capacity-building, assessment of digital tools, data governance support and multidisciplinary analyses to inform evidence-based public health and environmental decision-making.

International Canoe Federation, à Budapest, succursale de Lausanne 

Lausanne · Since 2026

International Canoe Federation, à Budapest, succursale de Lausanne is the international governing body for canoe and kayak paddling sports, overseeing ten disciplines recognised by the IOC. It organises and regulates international competitions, sets rules and governance standards, and promotes development, safeguarding and anti‑doping work.

Lokalverein Christliche Versammlungen St. Gallen 

St. Gallen · Since 2026

Lokalverein Christliche Versammlungen St. Gallen organises regular Christian gatherings, including worship services, sermons, and Bible and prayer meetings.

Stiftung Natur und Wild Luzern 

Lucerne · Since 2026

Stiftung Natur und Wild Luzern is a non-profit foundation that supports projects to conserve and promote wild animals and their natural habitats. Its activities include habitat connectivity, sustainable hunting practices, public outreach, preservation of hunting traditions, partner collaboration, and acceptance of project proposals and donations.

Lehrbetriebsverbund WERT-VOLL 

Islikon · Since 2026

Lehrbetriebsverbund WERT-VOLL supports young people with increased support needs during vocational training, providing social‑pedagogical accompaniment, coaching, practical tutoring and workplace training in areas such as hospitality, kitchen, housekeeping and facility maintenance.

SEET - Support Education, Empower Together 

Zurich · Since 2026

SEET - Support Education, Empower Together is an association supporting higher education access for refugees. It runs a study support programme that provides professional mentoring, networking, career workshops and situational financial assistance to help participants (re)start their studies.

Stiftung UNIA 

Zurich · Since 2003

Associazione Camera di commercio Svizzera (CH) - Emirati Arabi Uniti (EAU) 

Lugano · Since 2021

Chambre des Généalogistes Professionnels de Suisse Romande 

Lausanne · Since 2000

COC JCI World Congress 2023 

Basel · Since 2022

International Seed Federation ("ISF") 

Nyon · Since 1985

The core activity of International Seed Federation (ISF) is to represent and promote the interests of the seed industry at an international level. This includes promoting sustainability, innovation and cooperation in the seed industry, as well as providing resources and expert knowledge to its members. ISF is also involved in the development of guidelines and standards for the seed industry, such as the ISHI methods for seed health testing. Furthermore, ISF supports cooperation between the seed industry and international organizations such as the OECD.

Association des Agents en Fonds de Commerces 

Thônex · Since 1988

ACTS Accountability Now 

Fribourg · Since 2022

Advance Gender Equality in Business (Advance) 

Zurich · Since 2022

The company's core activity is promoting gender equality and inclusion in the business world through various offerings such as training, mentoring programs, events, and publications. The company provides specific services to support companies in improving gender equality and inclusion, including skill-building, cross-company mentoring, virtual reality training, and best practice exchange.

Agrotourismus Schweiz 

Bern · Since 2011

The company is a tourism and cultural association specializing in the promotion and organization of cultural events, tourism activities, and culinary offers in Switzerland. It cooperates with various partners, including Coop, Swiss Mountain Aid, Swiss Parks, and others, to offer a wide range of activities and services. The core activities include organizing events, promoting culinary offers, supporting tourism projects, and providing information and services to members and visitors.

Alanus-Stiftung 

Basel · Since 1969

Alliance internationale pour la paix et le développement (AIPD) 

Geneva · Since 2018

Alliance of Business Lawyers (ABL) 

Geneva · Since 2004

The Alliance of Business Lawyers (ABL) is a network of law firms specializing in providing legal services to global companies. The company's core activity is to offer a platform for collaboration and exchange of legal know-how between its member firms, thereby meeting the needs of companies with international activities.

Almathe Stiftung 

Hünenberg · Since 2014

The core activity of the Almathe Foundation is to support and promote institutions and individuals in research, further education, prevention and treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS) and cancer diseases. This also includes providing financial contributions to other organizations with similar goals, as well as supporting those affected by taking over treatment and care costs.

Amnesty International - Schweizer Sektion 

Bern · Since 2010

The core activity of the company Amnesty International (amnesty.ch) is human rights work, particularly the promotion and protection of human rights worldwide.

ANCIELO 

Uznach · Since 2017

Angestelltenverband der Radio/TV- und Multimediabranche 

Altendorf · Since 1973

The core activity of the company "art multimedia" is the representation and support of employees in the radio/TV and multimedia industry, particularly multimedia electronics engineers, by providing services such as further education opportunities, exam preparation courses, excursions, and the publication of a magazine. It is an employee association that advocates for the interests of its members.

AN-NYA Foundation 

Niederurnen · Since 2018

The company's core activity is to promote safe, timely and affordable surgical care in underserved areas through theoretical and practical training in surgical disciplines such as surgery, gynecology and obstetrics as well as anesthesia.

AO Alliance Stiftung 

Chur · Since 2014

The core activity of AO Alliance Foundation is to promote and support fracture care in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), building on a long-standing Swiss tradition of excellence in fracture care since 1958.

AOPA Switzerland Flugzeugeigner- und Pilotenverband 

Zurich · Since 1964

The core activity of AOPA Switzerland is to represent and promote the interests of private and professional pilots, aviation clubs, flight schools and companies in the field of General Aviation in Switzerland and internationally. This includes in particular lobbying at national and international authorities, organizing events and seminars, as well as providing information and services to members.

Arosa Tourismus Genossenschaft 

Arosa · Since 1903

The core activity of Lenzerheide Marketing und Support AG (LMS AG) is the marketing and communication of the Lenzerheide holiday region, particularly through the organization and implementation of international major events such as the Ski, Bike, Cross-Country and Biathlon World Cup, as well as the promotion of guest programs and events. The company focuses on the areas of tourism management, marketing, communication and events to position the region as a "Next Level Mountain Destination".

Arte e terra a Castello. Associazione per il futuro del patrimonio culturale di Castel San Pietro 

Castel San Pietro · Since 2010

Artemedis 

Chambésy · Since 2022

The core activity of Artemedis is to provide medical assistance and support to disadvantaged communities worldwide, particularly in the areas of: improving access to health services for mothers and newborns, including emergency obstetric and newborn care; primary care for refugees and internally displaced persons; emergency assistance and health services for populations affected by natural disasters or human rights crises; and treatment and training for postpartum injuries, including the treatment of uterine and pelvic floor injuries (obstetric fistulas).

Arthur-Widmer-Stiftung 

Schönenberg Zh · Since 2004