The company's purpose is to actively seek and bring together partners for international cooperation in research. It also assists in obtaining funds from state, supranational and private donors, as well as registering for the protection of intellectual property. In joint projects, it takes over project management and administrative tasks. It trades in products from research, technology cooperations and innovation projects. It ensures the exchange of know-how and publications within the international research community as well as towards potential customers. It also develops and sells corresponding products and software. It trades in relevant third-party products and can take over representations. It is authorized to enter into all transactions and commitments, as well as conclude contracts that are directly or indirectly related to the business purpose or are suitable to promote it. Furthermore, the acquisition, management and disposal of participations and properties are also part of the business purpose. In addition, the company is authorized to establish branches and business premises in Switzerland and abroad.