Government Institutions in
Bern

Schweizerischer Nationalfonds zur Förderung der wissenschaftlichen Forschung

Since 1952 · 51–100 empl.

The company's core activity is the implementation of evaluation procedures and the promotion of research. The company appears to be a public or semi-public institution that deals with the evaluation and support of research projects. The head office is responsible for organizing and conducting these evaluation procedures, while the research council and evaluation bodies are responsible for the strategic direction and quality assurance of research funding.

Swissmedic, Schweizerisches Heilmittelinstitut

Since 2002 · 101–500 empl.

The company's core activity is the regulation and supervision of medicinal products, in particular medicines, blood products and medical devices, from research and development to market surveillance and control. This includes the granting of operating and special permits, the monitoring of clinical trials, market surveillance and pharmacovigilance, as well as the control of narcotics and Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products.

Finanzkontrolle des Kantons Bern

Since 2007 · 21–50 empl.

The company's core activity is financial control, in particular auditing, special audits (IT auditing, construction auditing) and legal consulting on behalf of the Canton of Bern.

Arbeitsmarktkontrolle Bern (AMKBE)

Since 2009 · 11–20 empl.

The core activity of AMKBE (Labour Market Control Bern) is to conduct comprehensive labour market checks throughout the canton of Bern to ensure fair working conditions. This is done on behalf of the Office for Economic Affairs (AWI) and parity commissions of various industries.

Stiftung zur Förderung des Schweizerischen Gemeindeverbandes

Since 2017 · 11–20 empl.

Stiftung zur Förderung des Schweizerischen Gemeindeverbandes supports projects that strengthen municipalities and promote the functions, objectives and public role of municipalities as well as the Schweizerischer Gemeindeverband as their institutional representative. The foundation's board decides on the allocation of grants based on submitted applications.

Schweizerischer Gemeindeverband

Since 2017 · 21–50 empl.

Schweizerischer Gemeindeverband represents the interests of municipalities at the federal level and advocates for municipal autonomy and a comprehensive public service. It provides information through the magazine «Schweizer Gemeinde», online resources and events, and coordinates with cantonal municipal organizations to facilitate knowledge exchange and practical solutions.

HIS Schweiz

Since 2025 · 11–20 empl.

HIS Schweiz is the competence center for digital transformation in criminal justice. It supports the Confederation, cantons and authorities in digitalization and standardization, and provides consulting, support, projects and services.

PTI Schweiz

Since 2021 · 21–50 empl.