Swiss Entrepreneurs Foundation (SwissEF)

Establishment

Based in Bern, the Swiss Entrepreneurs Foundation was founded in December 2017 under the patronage of Swiss Federal Councillor Johann N. Schneider-Ammann.

Purpose

The aim of the foundation is to support start-ups and entrepreneurship within Switzerland and to promote a Swiss innovation ecosystem with improved basic conditions for the commercialisation of innovative technologies.

The foundation pursues both a public and non-profit approach. It does not seek to make a profit and does not represent commercial interests, with the foundation’s profits and capital used exclusively for the purposes mentioned above.


«Startups are the fuel of our welfare. The SwissEF is supporting them, so that more innovation and new jobs are created here in Switzerland.»
Former Federal Councillor Johann N. Schneider-Ammann

Structure and Activities

The Swiss Entrepreneurs Foundation (SwissEF) is financed by its sponsorship and the donors.

President of the Foundation Board

Christoph Aeschlimann

Christoph Aeschlimann
CEO, Swisscom AG

 

Foundation Board

Dr. Stefan Mäder
President, die Mobiliar

 
Sabine Keller-Busse

Sabine Keller-Busse
President Personal & Corporate Banking und President UBS Switzerland

 
Christian Wenger Partner, Wenger & Vieli Ltd.

Christian Wenger
Partner, Wenger Vieli Ltd.

 

 

Secretary

vacant

Management Board

Joanne Sieber
CEO