Interest group in the
Canton of Ticino

62 companies in Interest group based in the Canton of Ticino — name and year of registration from the commercial register.

Companies

50 of 62 companies

Centri OCST per l'Infanzia Logo

Centri OCST per l'Infanzia

Since 2015 · 21–50 empl.4.3(154)

The core activity of OCST (Organizzazione cristiano-sociale ticinese) is the representation and support of employees in Switzerland, particularly in the canton of Ticino. The focus is on trade union work, representation of employee interests, organization of courses and events, as well as provision of services such as counseling, support in labor conflicts and placement of job openings.

Interest groupTrade union advice and supportSupport for cross-border workersProtection through collective labour agreements
ranQ Trust Score 4.4 out of 5.0, rated Very high, Rank #1
Società Mastri Macellai e Salumieri società cooperativa Logo

Società Mastri Macellai e Salumieri società cooperativa

Since 1983 · 11–20 empl.4.7(23)

The company "Centro Macellai" is a centre for the purchase and distribution of meat and sausage products for butchers in the canton of Ticino and Mesolcina. It offers over 4,000 items and represents a central purchasing point for the affiliated butchers. The core activity of the company consists of supplying butchers with meat and sausage products as well as offering services such as a Servizio a domicilio (home delivery).

Interest groupBuying central for butcher shopsHome delivery service for membersAMMS membership
ranQ Trust Score 4.4 out of 5.0, rated Very high, Rank #2
Fondazione Epatocentro Ticino Logo

Fondazione Epatocentro Ticino

Since 2013 · 11–20 empl.4.6(64)

Fondazione Epatocentro Ticino is a centre specialised in the diagnosis and treatment of liver, biliary and pancreatic diseases. Services include outpatient and inpatient care, radiology (FibroScan, ultrasound, CT, MRI), day‑hospital procedures and management of complex cases and transplant follow‑up in collaboration with university hospitals, while the foundation also conducts research, clinical studies and educational activities.

Interest groupClinical researchContinuing education in hepatologyFoundation support
ranQ Trust Score 4.4 out of 5.0, rated Very high, Rank #3
Fondation IPT Logo

Fondation IPT

Since 2006 · 1–10 empl.4.4(26)

Fondation IPT is a private non-profit foundation that supports people with job entry, reintegration and career orientation. Its services include youth employment programmes (Jeunes@Work, Avvenire Giovani), case management and employer services such as recruitment and payrolling, in-/outplacement, assessment centres and workplace training.

Interest groupProfessional reintegrationProfessional integration for young peopleCareer guidance
ranQ Trust Score 4.2 out of 5.0, rated Very high, Rank #4
Fondazione della Congregazione delle Suore Infermiere dell'Addolorata Logo

Fondazione della Congregazione delle Suore Infermiere dell'Addolorata

Since 2004 · 1–10 empl.3.8(193)

Fondazione della Congregazione delle Suore Infermiere dell'Addolorata is part of the Gruppo Ospedaliero Moncucco and operates medical clinics in Lugano and Locarno. The website presents a broad range of specialties including surgery, internal medicine, oncology, orthopedics, gynecology, and emergency care.

Interest groupHospital careSpiritual support for the sick
ranQ Trust Score 4.2 out of 5.0, rated Very high, Rank #5
Fondazione Istituto Don Orione Logo

Fondazione Istituto Don Orione

Since 1966 · 51–100 empl.

Fondazione Istituto Don Orione provides residential and day-centre services for adults with disabilities, operating Casa Don Orione and additional residential and day facilities; services include physiotherapy, workshop-based occupational activities and an agricultural production workshop whose products are offered via an online shop.

Interest groupSocio-educational support and protected residential careSocio-occupational services and workshopsNursing, therapeutic, rehabilitative and basic care
ranQ Trust Score 4.1 out of 5.0, rated High, Rank #6
Fondazione Ferdinando e Laura Pica-Alfieri Logo

Fondazione Ferdinando e Laura Pica-Alfieri

Since 1995 · 11–20 empl.

Fondazione Ferdinando e Laura Pica-Alfieri honours the memory of Laura Raja in Pica-Alfieri and Dr Ferdinando Pica-Alfieri through projects, grants and activities. It supports initiatives in culture and the arts, academic studies, healthcare, and the protection of nature, the environment and animals.

Interest groupSubsidies and philanthropic activitiesSupport for culture and the artsSupport for studies and academic research
ranQ Trust Score 4.1 out of 5.0, rated High, Rank #7
Fondazione Sciaredo Logo

Fondazione Sciaredo

Since 1996 · 1–10 empl.

Fondazione Sciaredo manages Casa Sciaredo and operates the atelier house as a residency for visual artists, writers, filmmakers, architects and other cultural producers. It also preserves the building and garden as an example of modern architecture and maintains the artistic estate of Georgette Tentori‑Klein.

Interest groupArtist residence at Casa SciaredoStudio house rentalCulture and art space for exchange
ranQ Trust Score 4.1 out of 5.0, rated High, Rank #8
Fondazione Francesco ed Erica Terrani Logo

Fondazione Francesco ed Erica Terrani

Since 2006 · 1–10 empl.

The core activity of the Fondazione Francesco e Erica Terrani consists of providing financial support, particularly scholarships, to young, talented students from the Canton of Ticino who, due to family circumstances, do not have the necessary financial means to continue their education.

Interest groupScholarshipsFinancial support for studiesSupport for educational growth initiatives
ranQ Trust Score 4.1 out of 5.0, rated High, Rank #9
Fondazione AAMI Monte Verità (Academia Alpina Medicinae Integralis) Logo

Fondazione AAMI Monte Verità (Academia Alpina Medicinae Integralis)

Since 2006 · 1–10 empl.

Fondazione AAMI Monte Verità (Academia Alpina Medicinae Integralis) is not described as a standalone organization on the website; stiftungschweiz.ch instead presents the Spheriq platform, which provides digital tools and services for the non-profit sector, including fundraising, grant management, networking, and donation workflows.

Interest groupPromotion of integrative medicine
ranQ Trust Score 4.1 out of 5.0, rated High, Rank #10
Arte e terra a Castello. Associazione per il futuro del patrimonio culturale di Castel San Pietro Logo

Arte e terra a Castello. Associazione per il futuro del patrimonio culturale di Castel San Pietro

Since 2010 · 1–10 empl.

Arte e terra a Castello. Associazione per il futuro del patrimonio culturale di Castel San Pietro is an association dedicated to the cultural heritage of Castel San Pietro. The website provides only very limited information about its concrete activities.

Interest groupCultural Heritage Preservation
ranQ Trust Score 4.1 out of 5.0, rated High, Rank #11
Arab Asset, Facility and Maintenance Management Council (OMAINTEC) Logo

Arab Asset, Facility and Maintenance Management Council (OMAINTEC)

Since 2016 · 21–50 empl.

Arab Asset, Facility and Maintenance Management Council (OMAINTEC) is a professional organization focused on asset, facility and maintenance management in Arab countries. It promotes knowledge sharing and good practices, develops standards, and provides professional training, conferences, research publications and consultancy services.

Interest groupProfessional certificationStudies and consultingTraining
ranQ Trust Score 4.1 out of 5.0, rated High, Rank #12
Associazione PROCASI Logo

Associazione PROCASI

Since 2016 · 11–20 empl.

Associazione PROCASI provides information and support to people affected by prostate cancer and their families. It organises peer-support groups, works to reduce social isolation, and raises awareness of prevention and early diagnosis.

Interest groupInformation on prostate cancerSupport for patients and familiesDiscussion groups
ranQ Trust Score 4.1 out of 5.0, rated High, Rank #13
Fondazione Centro di Competenze non profit CENPRO Logo

Fondazione Centro di Competenze non profit CENPRO

Since 2020 · 11–20 empl.

Fondazione Centro di Competenze non profit CENPRO is a competence centre for the non-profit and philanthropy sector, providing events, training, tailored organisational support, networking and publications of studies and good practices to strengthen civil society organisations.

Interest groupTraining coursesTailored supportEvents for the non-profit sector and philanthropy
ranQ Trust Score 4.1 out of 5.0, rated High, Rank #14
Fondazione Remo Rossi Logo

Fondazione Remo Rossi

Since 2009 · 1–10 empl.5.0(3)

Interest groupArt Foundation
ranQ Trust Score 4.1 out of 5.0, rated High, Rank #15
Fondazione Silvio e Marianne Tarchini Logo

Fondazione Silvio e Marianne Tarchini

Since 2018 · 1–10 empl.

Fondazione Silvio e Marianne Tarchini awards scholarships to meritorious Swiss students, giving preference to applicants from Ticino and to studies in architecture (notably at the Accademia di Architettura di Mendrisio) and in economics; it also supports professional training and selected cultural and charitable projects.

Interest groupScholarships
ranQ Trust Score 4.0 out of 5.0, rated High, Rank #16
Associazione Idea Startup Logo

Associazione Idea Startup

Since 2020 · 11–20 empl.

The company's core activity is the promotion and support of innovative ideas and start-ups, particularly those of students from SUPSI (Scuola Universitaria Professionale della Svizzera Italiana). This includes organizing events, facilitating contacts and resources, supporting prototype development, and securing funding. The goal is to foster young entrepreneurs and transform their ideas into successful businesses.

Interest groupSupport for student startup ideasFundraising for prototypes and product developmentMentoring and support for Startup Garage SUPSI
ranQ Trust Score 4.0 out of 5.0, rated High, Rank #17
Associazione artistica PETRUSKA Logo

Associazione artistica PETRUSKA

Since 2020 · 1–10 empl.

Associazione artistica PETRUSKA researches, creates, produces, disseminates and promotes artistic and cultural content, with a focus on the performing arts, in collaboration with theatres, festivals, theatre companies and public and private organisations. It engages with historical, social, scientific and existential issues to broaden perspectives on social development, democracy and public debate.

Interest groupTheatre productionsCultural podcastsEditions of art and literature books
ranQ Trust Score 4.0 out of 5.0, rated High, Rank #18
Automobile Club Svizzero, Sezione Ticino Logo

Automobile Club Svizzero, Sezione Ticino

Since 2000 · 11–20 empl.3.3(3)

Automobile Club Svizzero, Sezione Ticino is a section of the Swiss Automobile Club and represents the interests of road users. It provides roadside assistance, driving instruction and mobility services, and supports road safety, motorsport and classic vehicles.

Interest groupDriving lessonsEuropean e-tollingTravel services
ranQ Trust Score 3.9 out of 5.0, rated High, Rank #19
Poliglotta alla Glossa Logo

Poliglotta alla Glossa

Since 2023 · 11–20 empl.

Poliglotta alla Glossa is a non-profit association offering Italian courses as a second language to non-Italian speakers. Its courses are tailored to participants, including refugees, asylum seekers and people with protection status S, and aim to support their linguistic, cultural and civic integration.

Interest groupItalian courses PIC
ranQ Trust Score 3.9 out of 5.0, rated High, Rank #20
Lugano Quartiere Maghetti Sagl Logo

Lugano Quartiere Maghetti Sagl

Since 2011 · 11–20 empl.2.5(2)

Lugano Quartiere Maghetti Sagl operates a commercial district with shops, bars and restaurants, as well as spaces for events and cultural activities. It also rents out commercial premises and offices.

Interest groupShopping districtEvent spacesRental of premises and parking
ranQ Trust Score 3.8 out of 5.0, rated High, Rank #21
RoMiSt SA Logo

RoMiSt SA

Since 2025 · 1–10 empl.

RoMiSt SA is listed as a member of the Associazione Via Nassa Lugano and is represented on Via Nassa. The website places the brand in the district’s retail environment, which includes boutiques, jewellers and other shops.

Interest groupRetail Premises Leasing
ranQ Trust Score 3.8 out of 5.0, rated High, Rank #22
Fondazione Colonia Il Girasole Logo

Fondazione Colonia Il Girasole

Since 1995 · 1–10 empl.5.0(1)

The core activity of the company 'Colonia Il Girasole' is the organization and implementation of children's holiday camps, particularly the planning and supervision of two-week summer holiday stays with activities such as games, leisure activities, beach visits and excursions to amusement parks.

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ranQ Trust Score 3.8 out of 5.0, rated High, Rank #23
Associazione Amici della Casa Anziani San Donato Logo

Associazione Amici della Casa Anziani San Donato

Since 2022 · 1–10 empl.

Associazione Amici della Casa Anziani San Donato promotes the basic and continuing education of, and support for, staff at Casa Anziani San Donato, with particular attention to young employees, students and apprentices. Its activities may include awarding scholarships, organising events and training, and raising funds for specific projects at the care home.

Interest groupPromotion of training and staff supportAwards, incentives and scholarshipsOrganisation of events and training for staff
ranQ Trust Score 3.8 out of 5.0, rated High, Rank #24
Associazione dei Comuni del Generoso (ACG) Logo

Associazione dei Comuni del Generoso (ACG)

Since 1993 · 11–20 empl.3.0(1)

Associazione dei Comuni del Generoso (ACG) is an association that brings together the municipalities of Arogno, Breggia, Castel San Pietro and Val Mara and is governed by a directing council and an assembly. The ACG promotes and coordinates projects in landscape and nature conservation, forestry, agriculture and sustainable tourism to support the region's development.

Interest groupPromotion of the region’s economic, social and cultural developmentProjects for nature and landscapeForestry
ranQ Trust Score 3.8 out of 5.0, rated High, Rank #25
Forum per l'italiano in Svizzera Logo

Forum per l'italiano in Svizzera

Since 2025 · 1–10 empl.

Forum per l'italiano in Svizzera is an association of organisations that works to secure the proper place of Italian within Swiss multilingualism and to promote the Italian language and culture in Switzerland. It coordinates working groups on topics such as the official status of Italian, education, culture, and communication and media.

Interest groupAdvocacy for the Italian languagePromotion of Italian teaching and language learningPromotion of Italian and Swiss-Italian culture
ranQ Trust Score 3.7 out of 5.0, rated Solid, Rank #26
Tamil Youth Organizazion (TYO) Logo

Tamil Youth Organizazion (TYO)

Since 2025 · 1–10 empl.

Tamil Youth Organizazion (TYO) is a Tamil youth organization active in Switzerland. The website shows that it publishes and organizes projects, campaigns, news, and cultural content related to the Tamil community.

Interest groupYouth and Community WorkEvents and CampaignsAid and Support Projects
ranQ Trust Score 3.6 out of 5.0, rated Solid, Rank #27
Swiss Infertility Association Logo

Swiss Infertility Association

Since 2025 · 1–10 empl.

Swiss Infertility Association is an association of professionals from different disciplines focused on fertility care and infertility. It brings together expertise to share knowledge, promote training, and support access to integrated, high-quality care, while also offering support to couples and individuals.

Industry associationSupport for affected peopleProfessional network for reproductive healthKnowledge sharing and training
ranQ Trust Score 3.6 out of 5.0, rated Solid, Rank #28
Associazione INNOVA POLO TECNOLOGICO Logo

Associazione INNOVA POLO TECNOLOGICO

Since 2013 · 1–10 empl.

The core activity of INNOVA Polo Tecnologico is to promote innovation and technological development among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland. To this end, the company offers various services, such as support for internationalization, protection of know-how and patenting of results, as well as the provision of high-value infrastructure and services. INNOVA Polo Tecnologico acts as an incubator for new companies with high technological content and supports the creation of networks and partnerships between companies, research institutions and other actors in the innovation process. The goal is to strengthen the competitiveness of SMEs and attract new investments.

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Unione sindacale di Bellinzona e dintorni

Since 1919 · 11–20 empl.

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UU

U.S.I.S. Unione Svizzera degli Importatori di Salumi società cooperativa

Since 1932 · 1–10 empl.

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FO

Federazione Orto-Frutticola Ticinese (F.O.F.T.) società cooperativa

Since 1938 · 11–20 empl.

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SP

Società Pro Cremaso

Since 1971 · 1–10 empl.

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PD

Pro D'Artole e Scira

Since 1972 · 1–10 empl.

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AD

Associazione dei Comuni Regione del Malcantone (RM)

Since 1976 · 11–20 empl.

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AL

Alleanza Liberi e Svizzeri

Since 1979 · 1–10 empl.

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CE

Comunità Ellenica del Cantone Ticino

Since 1985 · 1–10 empl.

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FR

Fondazione Ragioni Critiche

Since 1985 · 11–20 empl.

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AS

Associazione Sveti Sava

Since 1998 · 1–10 empl.

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AA

A.T.C.A. Associazione per la Tutela dei Consumatori Attivi

Since 1999 · 1–10 empl.

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AP

Associazione Piccole Industrie API

Since 2006 · 1–10 empl.

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SD

Swissmadewatches.net di M. Pantieri

Since 2007 · 1–10 empl.

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AL

Associazione la Discussione

Since 2008 · 1–10 empl.

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FG

FF Greenoffice Sagl

Since 2008 · 1–10 empl.

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AC

Associazione CASA PROPRIA

Since 2010 · 1–10 empl.

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atres.org - associazione ticinese residenze secondarie

Since 2012 · 1–10 empl.

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SI

Shale International Sagl

Since 2013 · 1–10 empl.

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SO

Swiss Oman Association

Since 2014 · 1–10 empl.

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GR

GM Relazioni istituzionali UE Sagl

Since 2016 · 1–10 empl.

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AD

Associazione del Personale operante nel trasporto lacuale e terrestre Ticino

Since 2017 · 1–10 empl.

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Interest group in the Canton of Ticino

62Interest groupCommercial register (Zefix) · as of November 6, 2026
2012Median year of registrationCommercial register (Zefix) · as of November 6, 2026
62in the Canton of TicinoCommercial register (Zefix) · as of November 6, 2026
1,102in SwitzerlandCommercial register (Zefix) · as of November 6, 2026
Locations

Interest group in the region

Point size by number of companies per place.

Source: commercial register (Zefix) · as of November 6, 2026

Largest places

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