Swiss International Cooperation in Research and Innovation
Switzerland is committed to international cooperation in research and innovation cooperation, given that cutting-edge research and innovation emerge from global activities. The federal government promotes this cooperation through Switzerland's participation or membership in various international programmes and organisations in the field of research and innovation.
EU framework programmes for research and innovation
The EU supports research and innovation with numerous programmes covering a broad spectrum of disciplines. For Switzerland, EU programmes are a central pillar of its international education, research and innovation strategy. SERI represents Switzerland in the EU programmes and facilitates effective cooperation.
Multilateral Research and Innovation Cooperation Instruments
Swiss research and innovation actors have access to proven multilateral instruments for cross-border cooperation. As the competent authority, the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI) creates the optimal framework conditions through Switzerland's membership in transnational cooperation programmes and performs sovereign tasks.