Academia Raetica

What Academia Raetica does

Academia Raetica is a Swiss association (Verein) founded in 2006 and headquartered at Obere Strasse 22, Davos Platz, within the Innovation Center Davos. It operates as the recognized coordinating body for science, research, and education in the canton of Graubünden, uniting 30 institutional members — research institutes, universities, and clinics — with 11 partner institutions. The association was established to promote young scientists, network members across a geographically dispersed mountain region, and represent their interests in politics and public discourse. Major members include WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF, PMOD/WRC, Swiss Institute of Allergy and Asthma Research (SIAF), and ibW Höhere Fachschule Südostschweiz, alongside university and clinic institutions.

The organization's service portfolio comprises transferable-skills courses (scientific presentations, AI-assisted writing, AI image generation, time management with Microsoft tools), an IP Academy operated with the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property IGE/IPI, an ethics commission, a job listings portal, a Guide to Graubünden settlement resource, welcome meetings for international scientists, and the annual GR forscht conference. Strategic partnerships extend to ETH Zürich (CERC joint professorships and ETH Studio Davos), WSL and Eawag (Blue-Green Biodiversity summer school), and Kanton Graubünden (cantonal co-funding).

The business model is structured as a member-supported association: recurring membership dues from institutional members and partner institutions form the revenue base, supplemented by per-course fees (CHF 100 to CHF 590, with member discounts and higher external rates), probable cantonal/institutional subsidies, and in-kind contributions from partner institutions. Operations run on a lean team of 1–10 employees coordinated by a Course Coordinator (Daniela Heinen). Technology usage is limited to standard web infrastructure — Mailchimp for newsletters, Google Analytics for reach measurement, YouTube for video, and exigo for hosting — with no proprietary platform or proprietary AI technology. The organization is geographically scoped to canton Graubünden and has no disclosed subsidiaries, parent entity, funding rounds, or M&A activity.

Name

Academia Raetica

Legal name

Verein Academia Raetica

Website

https://academiaraetica.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Academia Raetica is a Swiss association founded in 2006 in Davos that coordinates science, research, and education in canton Graubünden, serving 30 institutional members and 11 partner institutions through courses, networking events, IP Academy services, and researcher support.

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Product category

Research Association Services

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Research Collaboration & Joint Labs (International Partnerships) (EDAIABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Research & Science Fair Competitions (Science Fairs, Research Symposiums) (EDAMAGAL), University & Academic Conference Venues (THAHAAAD), Public Research Universities with Comprehensive Graduate & Professional Schools (EDAHAAAF)

Keywords

• Science research association
• Professional development courses
• Researcher networking events
• Institutional research membership
• Transferable skills training

Headquarters

HQ city

Davos Platz

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: The association derives support from its 30 institutional members including research institutes, universities, and clinics, as well as 11 partner institutions. Membership fees likely contribute to operational funding.
2. Course fees: Academia Raetica generates revenue through course fees for professional development offerings. Fees vary by participant type - members receive discounted rates while external participants pay higher fees.
3. Institutional funding: As an association promoting science and research in Graubünden, Academia Raetica likely receives funding from cantonal government (Kanton Graubünden) and other institutional sources.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Academia Raetica is a member-based association that promotes science, research, and education in the canton of Graubünden by networking 30 institutional members and 11 partner organizations, delivering professional development courses for researchers, coordinating networking events (Researchers Beer, GR forscht conference, welcome meetings), and operating services including an IP Academy, an ethics commission, a Guide to Graubünden for international scientists, and a job listings portal.

Product overview

Academia Raetica is an association for the promotion of science, research, and education in the canton of Graubünden and neighboring regions, based in Davos. Founded in 2006, it serves as a network connecting 30 institutional member organizations including research institutes, universities, and clinics with 11 partner institutions. The organization's offerings include professional development services such as the Welcome Meeting program for international scientists, the Researchers Beer monthly networking events, and IP Academy services in partnership with the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property. Its educational offerings comprise transferable skills courses (scientific presentation training, AI writing tools, AI image generation) and specialized courses from member institutions including the WSL Summer School on Blue-Green Biodiversity, WSL/IbW technical courses, and ethics commission services. The network provides practical support through its Guide to Graubünden resource, ethics consultation, and a job listings service connecting researchers with opportunities at member institutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Stay in Mind! Crafting Memorable Scientific Presentations Transferable skills seminar for scientists on delivering impactful academic talks, providing individual, audio and video feedback as preparation for the GR forscht 2026 conference.
• KI x Text - Professionelles Schreiben neu gedacht (AI x Text - Professional Writing Redefined) Interactive seminar teaching modern AI tools for professional writing practice, including replacing outdated phrases, developing creative text modules, and creating customer-oriented content with legal compliance considerations.
• Create Scientific Images and Illustrations with AI Seminar on AI-powered image generation using tools such as GPT Image, Nano Banana, Adobe Firefly, Microsoft 365 Copilot and Midjourney for scientific presentations, marketing projects and social media, with coverage of legal frameworks for commercial use.
• KI - Werkzeuge im Arbeitsalltag - Vertiefung (AI Tools in Everyday Work - Advanced) Advanced seminar on using ChatGPT and other AI tools to gain information, automate processes and develop new business models, covering the ChatGPT ecosystem for professionals.
• Selbst- und Zeitmanagement mit Microsoft-Tools (Self and Time Management with Microsoft Tools) Seminar on time and self-management using Microsoft tools, covering methods such as ALPEN, the Eisenhower principle and ABC analysis with practical exercises.
• Summer School: Blue-Green Biodiversity Annual summer school organised by the WSL Biodiversity Center focusing on research at the interface of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, addressing biodiversity patterns and global change responses.
• CERC Workshop on InSAR (Natural Hazard Mapping) Workshop on satellite radar interferometry (InSAR) for identifying, mapping and monitoring natural hazards such as landslides, rockfalls, glacier movements and ground subsidence.
• IP Academy Information and training services on intellectual property including individual meetings with specialists, workshops on patents/trademarks/designs and in-depth courses for researchers at member institutions, operated in partnership with the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property IGE/IPI since end of 2019.
• Welcome Meeting Information and advice service for international scientists on everyday life in Switzerland and Graubünden, including support for settling in the region; a welcome event for newly arrived researchers.
• Researchers Beer Monthly networking event for scientists and interested citizens held at Kulturplatz Davos for conversation and professional networking.
• Guide to Graubünden (Wegweiser Graubünden) Comprehensive guide for scientists new to the Graubünden region covering moving, settling, housing, family, work, mobility and discovering the region; distributed as a PDF.
• Job Listings Service Job portal listing vacancies from member and partner institutions including PMOD/WRC, TMG network, SIAF and Davos Instruments AG, connecting researchers with opportunities in Graubünden.
• Ethics Commission (Ethikkommission) Ethics commission service providing research ethics review and consultation for researchers at member institutions.

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

AI capability7 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Kanton GraubündencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026The canton of Graubünden co-funds the CERC research center at WSL SLF and is a key supporter of research and education activities in the region.
• Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property IGE/IPIcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Since the end of 2019, Academia Raetica has been a partner of the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property IGE/IPI. Through this partnership, researchers at member institutions gain access to IP Academy services including individual meetings with specialists on patents, trademarks and designs, short workshops, and in-depth courses on intellectual property rights.
• WSL (Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWSL is a key member institution collaborating on research and education initiatives including the WSL-Eawag Biodiversity Center summer school, CERC research center, and various events hosted through Academia Raetica.
• Eawag (Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEawag collaborates with WSL through the WSL-Eawag Biodiversity Center to offer the Blue-Green Biodiversity summer school for PhD students and researchers.
• ibW Höhere Fachschule SüdostschweizmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartneribW delivers professional development courses and seminars through Academia Raetica's platform, including AI tools, time management, and other transferable skills courses. Members receive 10% discount on ibW courses.
• ETH ZürichcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerETH Zürich supports the CERC (Center for Climate Resilience Research) research center at WSL SLF through two joint professorships. ETH Studio Davos is also part of this collaboration.
• 30 Institutional MemberscoreOthersResearch institutes, universities, and clinics that form the core membership of Academia Raetica. Includes WSL SLF, PMOD/WRC, Swiss Alpine Mittelschule Davos, and numerous other research institutions.
• 11 Partner InstitutionsmajorOthersPartner organizations collaborating with Academia Raetica in addition to institutional members, contributing to the research ecosystem in Graubünden.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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