[2][3] Numerous public and private stakeholders contribute to Switzerland’s federally structured system of education, research and innovation (ERI).

In addition, it is the national contact point for the recognition of foreign VET, PET and UAS qualifications, handling coordination between the various agencies involved.

Euresearch receives funding from SERI to support Swiss-based researchers and innovators regarding participation in the EU Framework Programmes.

[13] SwissCore is Switzerland's Brussels-based liaison and information office for cooperation in ERI and is funded by the SERI, the Swiss National Science Foundation and Innosuisse.

[14] Swissuniversities coordinates the Swiss activities of EURAXESS, a European initiative that supports researcher mobility and career development, which are funded by SERI.