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Think Tanks in Switzerland
A register of firms and the professionals working at them in the Think Tanks sector based in Switzerland. Browse the public index, then filter or export on Kipplo.
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Norrag
NORRAG’s core mandate and strength is to produce, disseminate and broker critical knowledge and to build capacity for and with a wide range of stakeholders. These stakeholders inform and shape education policies and practice, both at national and international levels. By doing so, NORRAG contributes to creating the conditions for more participatory, better informed, and evidence-based policy decisions that improve equal access to and quality of education.
11 to 50 staff
Sight And Life
Sight and Life is a Swiss-based foundation and humanitarian nutrition think tank working to innovate in nutrition towards eradicating all forms of malnutrition in children and women of childbearing age and so improve the lives of the world’s most vulnerable populations. Guided by our vision, Sight and Life aims to create unique value in the nutrition sphere by linking nutrition knowledge and research with implementation towards achieving scale. We work to ensure this through advancing research, sharing best practices, and mobilizing support for the undernourished people of the world.
11 to 50 staff
Advance Gender Equality In Business
Advance is the leading business association for gender equality in Switzerland, a network of over 140 Swiss-based companies engaged to increase the share of women in management. Including women in leadership makes good business sense. It is well documented that diverse leadership teams perform better, are more innovative and more profitable. Our aspiration is to make the needle move. Because a gender equal workplace is a win-win for all: men, women, business and society. We create impact • by supporting the female talent in our member companies to thrive • by sensitizing men and management about the topic as key change agents on this journey • by connecting our member companies, offering them platforms for cross-company exchange • by shaping public opinion with national initiatives like our annual “CEOs commit for Gender Equality” campaign at the International Women’s Day, by creating transparency by providing Swiss facts and figures on diversity Interested in joining? Please get in touch with us via contact@weadvance.ch
11 to 50 staff
Geneva Association
The Geneva Association is the leading think tank of the insurance industry. We identify fundamental trends and strategic issues where insurance plays a substantial role or which influence the insurance sector. Through the development of research programmes, regular publications and the organisation of international meetings, we strive to advance the development and application of risk management and the understanding of uncertainty in the modern economy. Established in 1973, The Geneva Association is based in Zurich, Switzerland and is a non-profit organisation funded by our members, the Chief Executive Officers of the world's largest insurance and reinsurance companies.
11 to 50 staff
Gesda - Geneva Science And Diplomacy Anticipator
GESDA focusses on science and diplomacy anticipation. The goal of the Foundation is to explore how advances in science and technology can most efficiently be translated into and used as tools for the benefit of humanity as a whole. It wants to interlink the digital revolution with other disruptive fields of science and with the diplomacy world.
11 to 50 staff
Horasis
Horasis: The Global Visions Community is an independent international organization dedicated to inspiring our future. Horasis is a visions community - together with our members we explore, define, and implement trajectories of sustainable growth. Horasis hosts annual meetings to advance solutions to the most critical challenges facing corporations today. Among the participants are the Chief Executive Officers of the world's most respected corporations as well as key business leaders from emerging markets. Also participating are renowned thought leaders and relevant public figures including heads of government and ministers. Horasis is using its unrivalled history of partnership with corporations from emerging markets to create a powerful platform for cooperation between emerging and developed markets. From the first meeting in 2005, annual gatherings have been held around the globe. The flagship events are the Horasis Global Meeting as well as regional summits focusing on China, India and South East Asia.
11 to 50 staff
Lilienberg Unternehmerforum
Lilienberg Unternehmerforum - Treffpunkt für Wirtschaft, Wissenschaft, Politik und Gesellschaft Einmaliges Netzwerk Erfolg braucht bekanntlich ein Netzwerk. Bei uns im Vordergrund stehen Kollegialität und echte Freundschaften. Diese werden im Rahmen der vielfältigen Lilienberg Aktivitäten geknüpft, vertieft und im Geschäftsleben gepflegt. Als Lilienberg Freund ist man Teil unseres einmaligen Netwerks und profitiert von vielseitigen Möglichkeiten. Sogar über die Landesgrenzen hinaus. Begegnung – Gespräch – Bildung Formeller wie informeller Gedankenaustausch zur Orientierung und persönlicher Meinungsbildung ist ein Grundbedürfnis in unserem immer komplexer werdenden wirtschaftlichen und gesellschaftlichen Umfeld. Generationenübergreifend treffen sich Mitglieder und Gäste zu Begegnungen und Gesprächen. Aktionsfeldveranstaltungen mit Referenten aus dem In- und Ausland laden zur Diskussion und Auseinandersetzung über aktuelle Fragen und Herausforderungen unserer Zeit ein. Gerne genutzt wird auch die Gelegenheit, den Abend mit einem vorzüglichen Essen in unserem Restaurant zu beenden. Denkplatz für Konferenzen, Seminare und Tagungen Unsere Mitglieder haben die Möglichkeit, Lilienberg für Konferenzen, Seminare und Tagungen zu nutzen. Aber auch für immer mehr Unternehmen und Institutionen bietet das Lilienberg Unternehmerforum mit seiner traumhaft ruhigen Lage, ob für Verwaltungsrats- und Geschäftleitungssitzungen, Strategieworkshops, Konferenzen, Seminare, Tagungen oder Kundenanlässe, Ruhe und Privatsphäre, Behaglichkeit und Stil, Inspiration und Performance und somit unverwechselbare Vorteile. Das Lilienberg Unternehmerforum ist und bleibt wegweisend für die Zukunft. Als - Einmaliges unternehmerisches Netzwerk - Ort der Begegnung, des Gesprächs und der Bildung - Denkplatz für Konferenzen, Seminare und Tagungen
11 to 50 staff
Stiftung Risiko-Dialog
Unser Ziel ist es, in Zusammenarbeit mit Öffentlichkeit, Wirtschaft, Politik, Behörden sowie weiteren Akteuren die individuelle und gesellschaftliche Risikokompetenz zu erhöhen.
1 to 10 staff
C-Level
C-Level is the leading community of top executives from the 450 largest companies in Switzerland and german speaking part of Europe. As an exclusive event and publication platform, C-Level connects over 2,500 active top executives from various functions and industries and enables them to become "thought leaders".
11 to 50 staff
Industrie- Und Handelskammer Ihk St.Gallen-Appenzell
Die IHK St.Gallen-Appenzell ist der führende Wirtschaftsverband der Ostschweiz und die mit Abstand älteste Handelskammer der Schweiz. Die IHK ist ein branchenübergreifender Verband, bei dem rund 1600 mehrheitlich klein- und mittelständische Unternehmen Mitglied sind. Insgesamt beschäftigen die IHK-Mitglieder rund Mitarbeitende. Als Bindeglied zwischen Staat und Wirtschaft setzt sie sich für liberale und marktwirtschaftlich geprägte Rahmenbedingungen ein und fördert damit die nationale und internationale Wettbewerbsfähigkeit der Ostschweizer Unternehmen. Die IHK ist ein kompetentes Dienstleistungszentrum und engagiert sich für ihre Mitgliedunternehmen in den Bereichen Wirtschaftspolitik, Export und Wissenstransfer.
11 to 50 staff
Global Institute For Water, Environment And Health Giweh
The Global Institute for Water, Environment and Health (GIWEH) is an international policy research and development institute. It is a dynamic think-tank constituted as an association under Swiss law and registered within the Canton of Geneva (Switzerland), accredited by UN-ECOSOC and partner with UN-Water. Its main objective is to develop water related projects that encompass not only the provision of infrastructure, technology, but also capacity building and the promotion of good practices with focus on support the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). GIWEH is a board member of Swiss Water Partnership (SWP), a board member of Asia Water Council (AWC), and a committee member of the Citizen Forum of the 8th World Water Forum (Brasilia). The GIWEH is a Swiss-based, not-for-profit technical, research and training organization, located in the center of Geneva, very close to numerous international organizations, NGOs, the United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG), as well as many multinational private companies.
11 to 50 staff
Impact Hub Bern
Der Impact Hub Bern verbindet die besten Elemente aus Workspace, Ideenlabor, Business Inkubator und Netzwerk, um die Zukunft von Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft in Bern und darüber hinaus zu gestalten. Mit unserem Coworking Space, Events und Services vernetzen wir die Hauptstadt – Innovationen, Unternehmer, Startups, KMUs, Grossfirmen, Politik und Verwaltung – um innovative Antworten auf die wirtschaftlichen, ökologischen und sozialen Fragen unserer Zeit zu entwickeln. Dazu stützen wir uns auf die bewährten Konzepte des Impact Hub Global und sind Teil des wachsenden Netzwerks. Wir bieten - Zugang zur Community, mit oder ohne einen der 60 Coworking Arbeitsplätze - Räume für Meetings und Events an bester Lage in inspirierender Lokalität - Organisation, Kuration, Moderation, Catering für Workshops und Events - Programme in Zusammenarbeit mit der Community sowie Zugang zum Ökosystem für Firmen und Institutionen - Experten für Digitalisierung, Innovation, neue Arbeitsformen und Nachhaltigkeit
11 to 50 staff
Rytec Schweiz
Rytec is an engineering company for waste technology, resource efficiency, energy concepts and circular economy. Rytec offers a unique combination of innovative engineering and established experience in the operation of plants. Our strengths are in the development, optimization, construction,renovation and control of process engineering systems in the energy and waste sectors. Ecological and economic aspects are accounted for in customer-specific planning and expert’s findings as much as our established engineering know-how in terms of biogas generation, biological and thermal waste treatment, energy engineering as well as waste and landfill process engineering. Rytec employees are committed to the claim that they will not merely develop the first best, but the best solution for customers there is. They do so on their own responsibility and in cooperation with clients and specialists. They take projects from start to success all over the world – all for the sake of creating a sustainable future.
11 to 50 staff
Dwc Digitaler Wirtschafts Club
Bereit für eine neue digitale Dimension? Kein Unternehmen will den digitalen Wandel verpassen, der Aufbruch in die digitale Welt soll aber auch kein Abenteuer werden. Wir, der DWC, sind der erste digitale Wirtschafts Club im deutschsprachigen Raum und gleichzeitig die Plattform mit der größten Reichweite (Millionen von B2B und B2C Kontakten). Unsere Leidenschaft ist es, Unternehmen auf ihrem Weg durch den digitalen Prozess zu begleiten. Wir bieten individuelle Lösungen und begleiten Sie Schritt für Schritt, um ein langfristiges Wachstum zu sichern. Profitieren Sie als Mitglied von vielen Vorteilen, z.B: • Höchstspannende Videobeiträge und Interviews mit erfolgreichen Unternehmern – „DWC Specials“ • Kostenlose Webinare für Ihren Weg in die digitale Transformation • Noch nie dagewesene Vermittlungsplattform für Jobausschreibungen im digitalen Bereich • Unternehmensanalyse Tool • Regelmäßiger, aktualisierter Veranstaltungskalender mit den wichtigsten Termine für Messen, Kongresse, Vorträge, Events etc, die sich mit dem Thema Digitalisierung und besonderen Zukunftsthemen beschäftigen und vieles mehr…
51 to 200 staff
Espacesuisse
EspaceSuisse ist der Schweizer Raumplanungsverband. Wir informieren, beraten und unterstützen Kantone, Städte, Gemeinden und private Unternehmen in Planungs, Bau- und Rechtsfragen. EspaceSuisse vernetzt Fachleute aus Raum- und Verkehrsplanung, Architektur und Jurisprudenz. Unsere Vision ist eine nachhaltige Raumentwicklung. EspaceSuisse ist in Raumplanungs- und Umweltfragen die zentrale Plattform für Kantone, Städte und Gemeinden sowie Unternehmen und Kanzleien mit dem Geschäftsfeld Raumplanung. Der Verband erbringt für seine Mitglieder Dienstleistungen in Beratung, Information, Weiterbildung und Vernetzung. EspaceSuisse wurde 1943 als Schweizerische Vereinigung für Landesplanung gegründet. Seither vernetzt sie die Akteure in der Raumplanung, um eine koordinierte, die Ressource Boden effizient nutzende Raumentwicklung zu fördern. Zu den Akteuren gehören die Behörden von Bund, Kantonen und Gemeinden, aber auch Unternehmen, Wirtschafts- und Umweltorganisationen, Kommunal- und Berufsverbände sowie Universitäten und Hochschulen. Am 29. Juni 2018 wurde der Verband offiziell in EspaceSuisse umbenannt. Der neue Name illustriert sein Kerngebiet besser: die Raumplanung im Raum (Espace) Schweiz (Suisse).
11 to 50 staff
Yb Inspire
We boost the ROI of Innovation, period. We are passioned entrepreneurs empowered with experience, science, network and tech. We are enablers of the stakeholders and their teams. We believe the WE is bigger than the me. Our goal: Empowering Europe's Future Together How: enabling an open-innovation ecosystem with an Innovation Framework Our "Future Together" means that we focus not only on the economy and people but also on the planet—our greatest resource. By fostering a culture that embraces entrepreneurship as a way of life, we strive to inspire, motivate & empower entrepreneurs to unleash their full potential. At YB Inspire, we empower Europe’s future together by helping organizations become fast-learning, data-driven, and anti-fragile. Through innovation frameworks, AI tools, and leadership development, we deliver focus, clarity, and trust—so that organizations don’t just adapt, they lead. Our main Programs for corporates and SME's- Innovation Framework Accelerator - Future AI Organisation - Future of Sales - Matchmaking Investor Program Startup Program Additional services/ tools- ICI (Innovation Capability Index - 42MTRX - GDPR chatbot - Carbon Emission chatbot > ESGenius - Scenario Planning YB Inspire is the innovation arm of a global industrial manufacturing family group, operating 20 plants across 11 countries and supported by 4 R&D centers. We’ve built 42MTRX, a structured innovation and startup acceleration platform designed to transform promising ideas into validated, investor-ready ventures. Our Innovation Platform empowers organizations to significantly boost the ROI of innovation by combining deep industrial expertise with startup agility, ecosystem matchmaking, and structured scaling tools. Whether you're a startup founder, corporate innovator, or public sector leader—YB Inspire helps you move faster, build smarter, and innovate with confidence.
11 to 50 staff
Innovation World Switzerland
Business Community & Think Tank for Sustainable Innovation - Focus on SMEs & Startups. We are an independent business network and a dedicated community with an interdisciplinary team of experts for business development, innovation and digitalisation with a focus on sustainable innovation. More than ever, sustainability, agility, flexibility and personal networking are important success factors for keeping pace with digital developments and growing. We offer knowledge transfer, collaboration, services and expertise in the DACH region and provide support in areas such as sustainable business model development, product innovation, sales and innovation culture in order to accelerate the implementation and support of change processes. We regularly present the latest sustainable technologies and services, best cases and products in contemporary knowledge formats and events with concrete recommendations for action. We network and offer concrete solutions. Our initiatives such as YOUNG SUSTAINABLE INNOVATORS promote innovation. We are the initiator of the What's Next Forum with its 365-day concept. Contact us for your projects!
1 to 10 staff
Simon Institute For Longterm Governance
The Simon Institute for Longterm Governance (SI) is a think tank based in Geneva, Switzerland, working to foster international cooperation on governing frontier AI. Our current work is focused on frontier AI diplomacy. We conduct research on international AI governance, facilitate exchange between technical and policy communities, and educate diplomats and civil servants about frontier AI’s opportunities, risks, and governance solutions.
1 to 10 staff
Z Yen Group Limited
Z/Yen helps organisations make better choices - our clients consider us a commercial think-tank that spots, solves and acts. Our name combines Zen and Yen - “a philosophical desire to succeed” - in a ratio, recognising that all decisions are trade-offs. Z/Yen’s mission is to be the foremost risk/reward management firm. Z/Yen is famous for solving problems, most often quietly, but for those who seek fame we are known for larger projects such as Long Finance, the London Accord or the Global Financial Centres Index, to name a few.
11 to 50 staff
Addictlab
About this site. Addictlab is a bottom-up and self-managed cultural platform, that guests creative thinkers from all disciplines and cultures, aiming to create a global display for cultures and ideas through networking, to improve local talents empowerment, and to create sustainable change. What can you do? Register & profile yourself / Present yourself - what are your skills, your profession, and what is your drive and passion? Link to a creative hub / Link your profile to a creative hub if applicable. Use as your creative portfolio / Upload your work on our profile. Link it to projects, creative disciplines 4. Understand about the Sustainable Development Goals The navigation system through this site are the creative disciplines but also the 17 sustainable development goals as eveloped by the UN 5. Join a collaborative project / Comment on ideas, link your work to that project, join in the conversation. Maybe even get published. Start your own project. Have an idea to work on? You can start your own research - attention, Addictlab management needs to approve your project Other Addictlab projects: and
1 to 10 staff
Center For Corporate Reporting Ccr
Strategically anchored reporting strengthens stakeholder confidence in a company, underpins value creation and contributes to long-term success. Working in sync with our international network of experts, we empower our members to enhance the quality of their reporting. We offer high-profile events, practice-oriented publications, and tailored consulting. Corporate members benefit from ongoing knowledge transfer through trend classification, analyses, coaching, workshops, and peer-to-peer learning – consistently pragmatic, proactive and specific.
1 to 10 staff
Effective Altruism Switzerland
Effective Altruism (EA) is a project that aims to find the best ways to help others, and put them into practice. It is both a research field, which aims to identify the world’s most pressing problems and the best solutions to them, and a practical community that aims to use those findings to do good. We are- giving talks and seminars (introduction to EA, career programs, topical dive-ins, etc.)- inviting speakers and organizing meetups - supporting local groups and individuals - incubating projects.
1 to 10 staff
Fondation Isrec
En Suisse, quatre personnes sur dix sont touchées au cours de leur vie par un cancer. Une sur deux trouve actuellement la voie de la guérison. Les progrès de la recherche et ses applications permettent d’envisager des taux de guérison encore meilleurs. C’est à la concrétisation de cet objectif que la Fondation ISREC consacre ses moyens dans l’espoir de contribuer à mettre au point de nouvelles thérapies dans un très proche avenir. Depuis maintenant plus d'un demi-siècle, la Fondation s’engage au service de la recherche expérimentale sur le cancer.
1 to 10 staff
Geneva Macro Labs
Global coordination has never been more crucial, yet it seems out of reach. Mass unemployment, migration, existential risks, failing governance – we are facing difficult times and daunting challenges. We, therefore, need to explore innovative ways of building up global cooperation and filter out the most promising ones to work Our approach We think that great results can come from small groups working in concert with a reason-based mindset. We're building a community with a thoughtful and open culture to motivate such collaboration in small groups. We seek to broadcast our work to the world, whether as papers, blog posts, projects, or Our values Global Humanitarianism We believe that every human being has equal intrinsic value. Moreover, we believe that animals’ lives have value, too. Effectiveness We try do the utmost possible. Therefore, we take evidence-based action and critically evaluate our action. Openness We're open to many opportunities and open about our Keys to success What makes us different? A clear, solution-driven vision paired with a concrete framework to achieve it. We envision a world of evidence-based policy, based on rigorous prioritization. Detailing values, rules and aspirations, our charter outlines how we will drive the platform’s focus to solve problems, instead of continuously discussing them.
11 to 50 staff
