XUND

What XUND does

XUND, legally Stiftung Berufsbildung Gesundheit Zentralschweiz (BGZ), is a non-profit foundation operating as the regional healthcare education center for Central Switzerland. Founded in August 2017 through the merger of Höhere Fachschule Gesundheit Zentralschweiz (HFGZ) and Zentralschweizer Interessengemeinschaft Gesundheitsberufe (ZIGG), XUND is carried (Trägerschaft) by the regional industry associations Spitäler Zentralschweiz, CURAVIVA Zentralschweiz, and Spitex Zentralschweiz, and is headquartered at Kantonsspital 46, 6004 Luzern. Its scope spans initial vocational training (AGS EBA, FaGe EFZ, Medizinproduktetechnologe/in EFZ), higher vocational education (Pflege HF, Biomedizinische Analytik HF), post-diploma studies (NDS HF in anesthesia, intensive care, and emergency nursing), and 161+ continuing education courses covering topics from BLS-AED to palliative care, with 3,100+ learners concurrently enrolled across 18 healthcare professions and ~530 external lecturers supplementing 130+ internal staff.

The product portfolio is delivered across two operating locations (Luzern and Alpnach Dorf), with a third Rotkreuz facility under construction on the Suurstoffi-Areal (groundbreaking September 26, 2025, planned opening 2028). Educational delivery is supported by a conventional technology stack (TYPO3 CMS, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, MS Teams, Zoom, MailChimp) with digital additions including a separate weiterbildung.xund.ch portal, dedicated re-entry (wiedereinsteigen.ch) and entry (einstieg-pflege.ch) sites, an interactive XUND Game for career orientation, and a podcast series (GePFLEGtes Palaver). No proprietary AI/ML capability is documented in the inputs.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition and course fees across HF programs and continuing education, inter-company (üK) practical training courses purchased by ~100+ healthcare employer partners, customized in-service training (Betriebliche Weiterbildung), and supplementary cantonal support for events such as the Woche der Gesundheitsberufe. Go-to-market combines event-driven recruitment (information evenings, the Zebi education fair, the annual Woche der Gesundheitsberufe), targeted paid social (LinkedIn, Meta, TikTok, Snapchat), email/newsletter, and direct B2B engagement with hospitals, elderly care centers, Spitex organizations, clinics, psychiatric institutions, and rehabilitation centers across Central Switzerland. Specific revenue figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

XUND

Legal name

Stiftung Berufsbildung Gesundheit Zentralschweiz (BGZ)

Website

https://xund.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

XUND is a non-profit Swiss healthcare education foundation serving Central Switzerland, training 3,100+ learners across 18 healthcare professions through vocational, higher vocational, post-diploma, and continuing education programs delivered from Luzern and Alpnach for individual students and healthcare employer partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Healthcare Vocational Education and Training

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Healthcare & Life Sciences (EDAAAPAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Healthcare Clinical Professions (CME/CE for Nurses, Allied Health, Pharmacy) (EDAAALAC), Healthcare & Clinical Professional Development (CME/CE) (EDAGANAJ), Online Healthcare & Nursing Universities (Allied Health, RN-to-BSN, etc.) (EDAHALAF)

Keywords

• Healthcare vocational education
• Nursing training programs
• Continuing medical education
• Biomedical analytics training
• Professional health certifications

Headquarters

HQ city

Luzern

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Continuing Education Courses: XUND generates revenue through fees from 161+ continuing education courses including Abendkurse (evening courses), Fachkurse (specialized courses), Zertifikatskurse (certificate courses), Nachdiplomkurse (post-diploma courses), and Vorbereitungslehrgänge (exam preparation programs). Course fees vary by duration and type.
2. Higher Education Programs: Revenue from higher vocational education programs including Pflege HF (nursing), Biomedizinische Analytik HF (biomedical analytics), and Nachdiplomstudien (post-diploma studies) in Anästhesie-, Intensiv- und Notfallpflege.
3. Inter-Company Courses (üK): Fees from inter-company practical training courses for FaGe (Health Assistants) and AGS (Assistant Health and Social) apprentices from various healthcare companies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

XUND is a healthcare education center that delivers initial vocational training, higher vocational education (Pflege HF, Biomedizinische Analytik HF), post-diploma specialization (NDS HF in anesthesia, intensive and emergency care), and a catalog of 161+ continuing education courses for working healthcare professionals. It covers all 18 healthcare professions in Central Switzerland and operates physical training campuses in Luzern and Alpnach, with a third site under construction in Rotkreuz. The portfolio is anchored by recognized Swiss diplomas and is delivered alongside 100+ regional healthcare partner organizations.

Product overview

XUND is a comprehensive healthcare education center serving Central Switzerland, operating as a unified educational platform offering programs across all vocational education levels. The portfolio is organized into five interconnected pillars: (1) Initial vocational education (Grundbildung) covering 18 healthcare professions including FaGe EFZ, AGS EBA, and Medizinproduktetechnologe/in EFZ; (2) Higher vocational schools (Höhere Fachschule) delivering Pflege HF and Biomedizinische Analytik HF programs; (3) Post-diploma studies (NDS HF) in anesthesia, intensive care, and emergency nursing; (4) Continuing education (Weiterbildung) featuring 161 courses ranging from Abendkurse (evening courses) and Fachkurse to Nachdiplomkurse and Zertifikatskurse with specialized topics like palliative care, wound management, and BLS-AED training; and (5) Support services including Bildungs- und Laufbahnberatung, Mediothek, Praxistraining, and Berufsmarketing. The organization also runs the annual Zentralschweizer Woche der Gesundheitsberufe and offers digital tools like the XUND Game for career orientation. XUND's digital presence includes separate portals for weiterbildung.xund.ch for continuing education courses and report.xund.ch for annual reports, with additional platforms for entry (einstieg-pflege.ch) and re-entry (wiedereinsteigen.ch) into nursing professions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pflege HF (Höhere Fachschule Pflege) Higher vocational education program preparing students for the Pflegefachfrau/Pflegefachmann HF diploma through classroom instruction at Luzern/Alpnach and practical training at partner hospitals, nursing homes, and Spitex organizations.
• Biomedizinische Analytik HF (BMA HF) Higher vocational education program training students for the BMA HF diploma for laboratory work in hospital and diagnostic facilities.
• NDS HF Anästhesie-, Intensiv- und Notfallpflege (NDS AIN HF) Post-diploma continuing education programs (NDS HF) in anesthesia, intensive care, and emergency nursing for registered nurses seeking specialized expertise.
• Überbetriebliche Kurse (üK) FaGe und AGS Cross-company practical training courses for FaGe (Fachfrau/Fachmann Gesundheit EFZ) and AGS (Assistent/in Gesundheit und Soziales EBA) apprentices delivered to learners from multiple partner healthcare companies.
• Grundbildung Gesundheitsberufe Initial vocational education programs covering 18 healthcare professions, including Assistent/in Gesundheit und Soziales EBA, Fachfrau/Fachmann Gesundheit EFZ, and Medizinproduktetechnologe/in EFZ.
• Fachhochschule Gesundheitsberufe University of applied sciences programs including BSc in Nursing, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Midwifery, and Nutrition and Dietetics delivered through partner Fachhochschulen.
• Weiterbildungskurse (Continuing Education Courses) Catalog of 161+ continuing education courses covering topics such as pain management, palliative care, emergency response, wound management, communication, mindfulness, rehabilitation, supervision techniques, BLS-AED, and professional development for healthcare staff.
• Vorbereitungslehrgang Berufsprüfung Fachfrau/Fachmann Langzeitpflege und -betreuung Preparation program for the federal professional examination (Berufsprüfung) leading to certification as specialist in long-term care and support, covering geriatric, gerontopsychiatric, and palliative care situations.
• Betriebliche Weiterbildung (Customized In-Service Training) Customized in-service training programs for healthcare facilities, including Basic Life Support, occupational skills development, and tailored company-specific education programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,100+ persons simultaneously in nursing education as of 2026
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered notable and core.

• Interessengemeinschaft Höhere Berufsbildung IG HBBnotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 June 2026XUND is a member of IG HBB which signed Letter of Intent with universities and cantonal education department for enhanced cooperation in tertiary education (Tertiär A and Tertiär B).
• Spitäler Zentralschweiz (Hospitals of Central Switzerland)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCore institutional partner representing hospital network supporting XUND's education mission; part of the organization's governance/trusteeship structure (Trägerschaft).
• CURAVIVA ZentralschweizcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBranch association for elderly care centers in Central Switzerland; part of the Trägerschaft governing structure.
• Spitex ZentralschweizcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHome care organization association in Central Switzerland; part of the Trägerschaft governing structure.
• ZHAW (Zurcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften)notableStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership for the 'Interprofessionelle Zusammenarbeit und Versorgungsmodelle' module delivered jointly with ZHAW and University of Lucerne.
• Universität LuzernnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of Lucerne collaboration for interprofessional healthcare education module.
• Hochschule Luzern (HSLU)notableStrategic or Co-development PartnerLucerne University of Applied Sciences partnership for educational visits and technology showcases (e.g., BMA student visit to HSLU Horw).
• OdA SantécoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization for healthcare professions responsible for national occupational profiles and education standards. XUND participates in national campaigns like image campaign for long-term care.
• Zentralschweizer Gesundheitsdirektorenkonferenz (ZGDK)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerConference of Central Swiss health directors providing financial support for the 'Woche der Gesundheitsberufe' for 2026-2028.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• OdA Santé: OdA Santé is the national umbrella organization for healthcare professions in Switzerland, responsible for national occupational profiles and education standards. XUND is a member and participates in its campaigns, making it both a regulator and an ecosystem partner.
• SBK / ASI Schweizer Berufsverband der Pflegefachpersonen: SBK is the Swiss professional nurses' association representing nursing professionals and influencing education policy. As a stakeholder in nursing HF programs and continuing education standards, it shapes XUND's operating environment.

Emerging players

• Lecturio: Lecturio is an online medical and healthcare education platform offering video-based courses for nursing and allied health students. Represents a digital-native alternative that could compete with XUND's continuing education portfolio on price and accessibility.

Regional players

• Ecole Supérieure de Soins Infirmiers (ESSI) / CIFER: ESSI / CIFER provides French-language nursing HF and continuing education in the Romandie region of Switzerland. Operates a comparable HF nursing education model under cantonal governance but serves a distinct language region and does not directly compete with XUND in Central Switzerland.

Broad incumbents

• ZHAW Departement Gesundheit: ZHAW is a major Swiss University of Applied Sciences offering BSc in Nursing, Physiotherapy, and other health sciences. Operates at the tertiary A level alongside XUND's programs and is already a notable partner for XUND's interprofessional education modules.
• Hochschule Luzern (HSLU): HSLU is a Swiss University of Applied Sciences active in Central Switzerland, with health and social work programs. XUND has a notable partnership with HSLU for educational visits and technology showcases, making it both a peer and a partial collaborator.

Direct peers

• Careum Stiftung: Careum is a major Swiss healthcare education foundation operating in German-speaking Switzerland, offering nursing, allied health, and continuing education programs comparable to XUND's portfolio. Both are Stiftungen delivering HF-level healthcare education with strong regional employer networks.
• Höhere Fachschule Gesundheit Aargau (HFGS): HFGS Aargau provides Pflege HF and other healthcare vocational education programs in the Canton of Aargau, directly competing with XUND for nursing students in the geographically adjacent region. Same HF education structure and Stiftung-style governance.
• Bildungszentrum Gesundheit Basel-Stadt (BZG): BZG Basel-Stadt offers FaGe, Pflege HF, and continuing education courses in Northwestern Switzerland. Comparable in scope to XUND with a strong cantonal hospital partnership model and similar continuing education catalog.
• BZ Pflege Bern: BZ Pflege Bern is a cantonal nursing education center in Bern offering Pflege HF, FaGe, and continuing education. It operates as a comparable Stiftung-model institution serving a different Swiss canton with overlapping program offerings and similar employer-partnership structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCxundbildung
• Instagraminstagram.com/xund_bildung
• Facebookfacebook.com/XUND.Bildung
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/xund-bildungszentrum-gesundheit-zentralschweiz

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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