Military Associations
in Switzerland

Schweizerische Nationalspende für unsere Soldaten und ihre Familien

Bern · Since 1919 · 11–20 empl.

The company's core activity is to support military welfare and aid organizations, in particular providing financial support to members of the armed forces and their families, as well as promoting the militia system in society. Additionally, the company is also active in agriculture and energy production, specifically through the operation of the "Götschihof" estate and the production of renewable energy through photovoltaic systems and biogas plants.

Zürcherische Winkelriedstiftung

Zurich · Since 1932 · 11–20 empl.

Zürcherische Winkelriedstiftung provides assistance to Zurich members of the army, civil protection and other institutions serving national security who fall into hardship due to illness or accidents during training, assistance or active service. It also supports cantonal militia organisations and legal entities in their extracurricular activities and operates a welfare service for beneficiaries.

Stiftung zur Förderung der Übermittlungs- und Führungsunterstützungstruppen der Schweizerischen Armee

Rüegsauschachen · Since 1972 · 11–20 empl.

Stiftung zur Förderung der Übermittlungs- und Führungsunterstützungstruppen der Schweizerischen Armee is an independent think tank and networking platform linking the army, militia and industry, providing financial and personnel support for selected projects related to command support and military communications. The foundation supports public outreach and cooperation on civil–military information and communication technologies.

Major Tschamper Fonds

Brugg Ag · Since 2004 · 11–20 empl.·5.0(1)

Major Tschamper Fonds is a foundation that provides assistance to members of the armed forces and to military formations in cases of need. It supports individuals who were assigned to the recruitment canton of Aargau at recruitment or at the time of application, and supports formations from battalion level upward for obligations not covered by military compensation.

Amicale des Sapeurs-Pompiers de Lancy

Petit-Lancy · Since 2026 · 21–50 empl.

Amicale des Sapeurs-Pompiers de Lancy is an organisation linked to the Sapeurs-pompiers de la Ville de Lancy. The website provides information about the fire brigade in Lancy, including sections on the company, recruitment, discovery activities and contact details.

Defense Innovation Association Switzerland

Zurich · Since 2025 · 1–10 empl.

Defense Innovation Association Switzerland is an association that connects actors in the defense and dual-use innovation ecosystem and represents their shared interests toward politics, the armed forces, procurement bodies, and the public. It supports exchange on procurement, regulation, collaboration, and market access.

European Defence Angels

Geneva · Since 2026 · 1–10 empl.

European Defence Angels is a pan-European network of business angels focused on investment in defence, dual-use, and strategic technologies. It connects investors, startups, industry, and public institutions and supports cross-border co-investment.

Swiss Military Parachuting Federation (SMPF)

Les Acacias · Since 2026 · 1–10 empl.

Swiss Military Parachuting Federation (SMPF) promotes military parachuting in Switzerland, with a focus on HALO/HAHO activities. The organization also mentions testing and validation of parachutes and defence-related equipment.

Kantonale urnerische Winkelriedstiftung

Altdorf Ur · Since 1945 · 1–10 empl.

Rettungs-Corps der Stadt St. Gallen (RC)

St. Gallen · Since 1945 · 1–10 empl.

Winkelriedstiftung Oberwallis

Brig · Since 1946 · 1–10 empl.

Rudolf Pohl-Stiftung

Zurich · Since 1952 · 1–10 empl.