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Art. 16

Third-party funds

1

Innosuisse may accept or secure funds from third parties insofar as this is compatible with Innosuisse’s purpose, tasks and independence.

2

Third-party funds originate in particular from donations from third parties.

Legal act context
SR 420.2 · SIAA · Federal act · Federal Act of 17 June 2016 on the Swiss Innovation Agency (Innosuisse Act, SIAA)
Structure path
Section 5 Funding and Budget
Language
English (en)
Data status
2023-01-01

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Contents of this enactment

Document textGeneral document text1ArticlesRegular articles in this version31AnnexesAnnexes and attachments in this version1
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Articles31
1Section 1 The Agency and its Purpose
Art. 1 – The Swiss Innovation Agency (Innosuisse)Art. 1 The Swiss Innovation Agency (Innosuisse) 1 The Swiss Innovation Agency is a federal public law entity with its own legal personality. 2 It shall decide its own organisational structure and keep its own accounts.… Direct link
Art. 2Art. 2 1 With Innosuisse, the Confederation seeks to promote science-based innovation in the interests of the economy and society. 2 In order to achieve this objective, Innosuisse shall adhere to the principles and mand… Direct link
1Section 2 Tasks and Cooperation
Art. 3 – TasksArt. 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 RIPASR 420.1. SR 420.… Direct link
Art. 4 – Participation in legal entitiesArt. 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). Amended by the Annex to the FA of 17 Dec. 2021 (Changes in the Fundin… Direct link
1Section 3 Structure
Art. 5 – BodiesArt. 5 Bodies The bodies of Innosuisse are: a. the Board of Directors; b. the Executive Committee; c. the Innovation Council; d. the Auditing Body. Direct link
Art. 6 – Board of Directors: position, election, structure and vested interestsArt. 6 Board of Directors: position, election, structure and vested interests 1 The Board of Directors is the highest decision-making body. It consists of 5-7 members from science and industry who are specialised in sup… Direct link
Art. 7 – Board of Directors: TasksArt. 7 Board of Directors: Tasks 1 The Board of Directors shall have the following tasks: a. It shall issue the Organisational Regulation. b. Based on the proposal from the Innovation Council, it shall adopt the multian… Direct link
Art. 8 – Executive CommitteeArt. 8 Executive Committee 1 The Executive Committee is the operative body. It is led by a CEO. 2 It shall carry out the following tasks in particular: a. It shall handle day-to-day business and manage the Secretariat.… Direct link
Art. 9 – Innovation Council: position, election, structure and vested interestsArt. 9 Innovation Council: position, election, structure and vested interests 1 The Innovation Council is the specialised body of Innosuisse for the tasks referred to in Article 10 below. 2 It shall be comprised of at l… Direct link
Art. 10 – Innovation Council: TasksArt. 10 Innovation Council: Tasks 1 The Innovation Council shall have the following tasks: a. 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 22… Direct link
Art. 11 – Auditing BodyArt. 11 Auditing Body 1 The Federal Council shall appoint the Auditing Body. 2 The Auditing Body and audits shall be subject to the provisions of federal legislation applying by analogy to regular audits of stock compan… Direct link
1Section 4 Personnel
Art. 12 – Employment contractsArt. 12 Employment contracts 1 The members of the Executive Committee and other personnel shall be subject to: a. the FPASR 172.220.1; and SR 172.220.1 b. the Implementing Provisions to the FPA, insofar as the Board of… Direct link
Art. 13 – Pension fundArt. 13 Pension fund 1 The members of the Executive Committee and other personnel are insured with the Federal Pension Fund (PUBLICA) under Articles 32a–32m FPASR 172.220.1. SR 172.220.1 2 Innosuisse is an employer unde… Direct link
1Section 5 Funding and Budget
Art. 14 – FundingArt. 14 Funding Innosuisse activities are funded by: a. federal contributions (Art. 15); b. third-party funds (Art. 16); c. reclaimed amounts paid under the Federal Act of 5 October 1990SR 616.1 on Financial Assistance… Direct link
Art. 15 – Federal contributionsArt. 15 Federal contributions The Swiss Confederation shall provide Innosuisse with annual contributions to cover the expenses incurred in relation to the tasks referred to in Article 3, paragraphs 2-4 and 6, as well as… Direct link
Art. 16 – Third-party fundsArt. 16 Third-party funds 1 Innosuisse may accept or secure funds from third parties insofar as this is compatible with Innosuisse’s purpose, tasks and independence. 2 Third-party funds originate in particular from dona… Current article Direct link
Art. 17 – Annual reportArt. 17 Annual report 1 The annual report shall be comprised of the annual financial statements (individual financial statements) and the management report. 2 The annual financial statements shall be comprised of a bala… Direct link
Art. 18 – Financial reportingArt. 18 Financial reporting 1 Innosuisse financial reporting presents an accurate picture of net assets, financial position and results of operations. 2 This financial reporting adheres to the principles of materiality,… Direct link
Art. 19 – ReservesArt. 19 Reserves 1 Innosuisse may form reserves. Third-party funds referred to in Article 16 paragraph 2 may be allocated to the reserves. 2 Reserves may not exceed 15 per cent of the respective annual budget. Amended b… Direct link
Art. 20 – Treasury managementArt. 20 Treasury management 1 The Federal Finance Administration (FFA) shall manage Innosuisse's liquid assets as part of its centralised treasury management activities. 2 In order to ensure that Innosuisse has adequate… Direct link
Art. 21 – TaxationArt. 21 Taxation 1 Innosuisse is exempted from all federal, cantonal and communal taxes within the framework of its activities. 2 Federal legislation on the following shall remain reserved: a. Value-added tax; b. Withho… Direct link
Art. 22 – Real estate propertyArt. 22 Real estate property 1 The Confederation shall lease the necessary real estate property to Innosuisse. 2 The Confederation shall retain ownership of said real estate property. The Confederation shall also provid… Direct link
1Section 6 Funding Ordinance
Art. 23Art. 23 The Board of Directors shall establish the following in the Funding Ordinance: a. the funding instruments of Innosuisse; b. the conditions for promotion and support; bbis. Inserted by the annex of the FA of 17 D… Direct link
1Section 7 Safeguarding Federal Interests
Art. 24 – Strategic objectivesArt. 24 Strategic objectives 1 The Federal Council shall establish the strategic objectives of Innosuisse within the framework of the objectives and tasks set out in Articles 2 and 3 for a period of four years. 2 It sha… Direct link
Art. 25 – SupervisionArt. 25 Supervision 1 The Federal Council supervises Innosuisse, while respecting its professional independence. 2 It shall exercise its supervision in particular through: a. election and dismissal of the members of the… Direct link
1Section 8 Final Provisions
Art. 26 – Amendment of current legislationArt. 26 Amendment of current legislation The amendment of current legislation is regulated in the Annex. Direct link
Art. 27 – Establishment of InnosuisseArt. 27 Establishment of Innosuisse 1 The Commission for Technology and Innovation (CTI) shall become Innosuisse. Innosuisse shall enter into existing legal relationships and shall revise these where necessary. 2 The Fe… Direct link
Art. 28 – Transfer of employment contractsArt. 28 Transfer of employment contracts 1 The employment contracts of CTI Secretariat staff shall be transferred to Innosuisse on the date determined by the Federal Council and shall be subject to its personnel ordinan… Direct link
Art. 29 – Employer of referenceArt. 29 Employer of reference 1 Innosuisse shall be regarded as the employer of reference for pension recipients: a. who worked for CTI under previous legislation; and b. whose retirement, widow or disability pensions d… Direct link
Art. 30 – Updating of register entriesArt. 30 Updating of register entries The EAER may decide to update register entries under Article 27 paragraph 5, tax-free and not subject to any fees, for a period of five years after Innosuisse has acquired legal pers… Direct link
Art. 31 – Referendum and commencementArt. 31 Referendum and commencement 1 This Act is subject to an optional referendum. 2 The Federal Council shall determine the date when this Act comes into force. Commencement date: FCD of 16 Nov. 2016. 1 January 2018… Direct link
Annexes1
Amendment of other legislationAnnex (Art. 26) Amendment of other legislation The enactments below are amended as follows: …Direct link

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