The company aims to secure the long-term foundations of life and increase the innovative power of Switzerland. To this end, it advises and supports schools, organizations and companies in the technical and scientific fields. It promotes the understanding of scientific basics (in particular climate change), supports projects and innovations, and enables a sustainable strategic orientation of organizations. The company can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company can acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It can also provide financing for its own account or for third-party account, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.