The company's purpose is to develop scientific research concepts and provide research support. Furthermore, the company is involved in researching research data, coordinating various project partners, and managing documents of all kinds. The company can establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies of any kind, take over representations, and enter into all transactions and contracts that may be suitable to promote the purpose of the company, or that are directly or indirectly related to it. It can also enter into loans for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as guarantee and pledge transactions for affiliated companies and third parties. It can acquire, lease, rent, encumber, and sell real estate in Switzerland and abroad. The company can acquire, hold, manage, or sell any kind of debt or securities within Switzerland or abroad.