Foundation
As a non-profit foundation, we do not aim to maximise profits. This means we can balance the interests of our community and offer the greatest possible benefit to all.
The Switch foundation
Switch was established in 1987 as a private foundation by the Swiss Confederation and the eight university cantons that existed at the time. Together with educational institutions we realise the potential of digital transformation for teaching and research and strengthen Switzerland’s digital sovereignty. At our offices in Zurich and Lausanne, our team of over 170 staff members from 19 countries is dedicated to supporting our beneficiaries and customers.
What makes our foundation unique
Community
When it comes to how we think and act, we always focus on collaborative partnerships and co-creative exchange with our beneficiaries and customers. This enables us to learn from each other and achieve goals together.
Digital sovereignty
Our solutions offer beneficiaries and customers the greatest possible digital sovereignty. This allows them to exercise their roles in the digital world independently, autonomously and securely – at all times.
The foundation’s organs
Our foundation is solidly established and broadly based. Find out here how it is structured.