Innosuisse Act (SIAA)
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Art. 3 Tasks
1 Innosuisse is the Confederation’s funding institution for science-based innovation in all disciplines represented at Swiss higher education research centres under Article 4, letter c RIPA. 2 It shall pursue innovation support activities in accordance with Article 18 paragraphs 1 and 2 as well as in Articles 19–23 RIPA. 3 It shall represent the Confederation in international organisations and bodies involved in innovation promotion in accordance with Article 28 paragraph 2, letter c RIPA, insofar as it is authorised to do so by the Federal Council, the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research (EAER) or the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI), and shall take measures and decisions to the extent of the Confederation's participation in these organisations and bodies. 4 It shall provide, within its area of responsibility, information on national and international programmes and on the submission of applications. It may work with third part
Para. 1 — SR 420.1 Para. 2 — Amended by the Annex to the FA of 17 Dec. 2021 (Changes in the Funding of Innovation), in force since 1 Jan. 2023 (AS 2022 221; BBl 2021 480). Para. 4 — Amended by the Annex to the FA of 17 Dec. 2021 (Changes in the Funding of Innovation), in force since 1 Jan. 2023 (AS 2022 221; BBl 2021 480).
Art. 4 Participation in legal entities
Innosuisse may participate in non-profit-making legal entities under private or public law if part of the Federal Council's strategic objectives.
Art. 4 — Amended by the Annex to the FA of 17 Dec. 2021 (Changes in the Funding of Innovation), in force since 1 Jan. 2023 (AS 2022 221; BBl 2021 480).