The purpose of the Association is to promote the development and adoption of innovative technologies aimed at generating a positive societal impact, particularly in the fields of post-quantum cryptography, artificial intelligence (AI), and distributed ledger technologies (DLT). The Association's goal is primarily focused on the public interest on a non-profit basis. The Association is mainly dedicated to: encouraging the development and dissemination of open, secure, and accessible technologies in the fields of cybersecurity, digital sovereignty, responsible artificial intelligence, and decentralized infrastructures; supporting scientific research and innovation projects, including by granting subsidies, scholarships, and financial or technical assistance to third parties (individuals, universities, institutes, or organizations) actively working to advance this field; developing, maintaining, and securing the Qore Chain protocol (the Protocol) and its associated technologies in a transparent, sustainable, and public-interest manner; managing intellectual property rights (the Rights) in a way that facilitates free access under licensing arrangements compatible with common practices within the public-interest framework; promoting education, training, and awareness around these technologies, including by organizing events, publications, or partnerships with academic and public institutions; representing the interests of its Members and Partners in regulatory, standardization, and ethical discussions related to these innovations, both in Switzerland and globally. The association is non-profit but may engage in commercial activities.