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 RIPA4.
2 It shall pursue innovation support activities in accordance with Article 18 paragraphs 1 and 2 as well as in Articles 19-23 RIPA.5
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 parties to develop information offers.6
5 It shall take part in the preparation of federal legislation on innovation support, when said legislation relates to its tasks under paragraphs 2 and 3.
6 It shall run topic-specific support programmes if mandated to do so by the Federal Council.
7 It shall coordinate its activities with regional and cantonal measures, namely to support the establishment and development of science-based companies and to provide advice on knowledge and technology transfer.