The Business Contact Centre is the first point of contact for existing companies in the canton of Uri. We advise on expansion, location development and investments. Together with innovation partners such as CSEM in Alpnach and ITZ InnovationsTransfer Zentralschweiz, we support you in technology projects, process optimisation and product development. Programmes such as the San Gottardo Programme (PSG) or the New Regional Policy (NRP) offer additional promotional opportunities.

ITZ InnovationsTransfer Zentralschweiz 
ITZ is the central contact point for innovation in Central Switzerland. ITZ programmes support start-ups and SMEs from all sectors – with everything from idea development and business and financing strategies to scaling and internationalisation. Companies in Uri can benefit from free advisory services.

CSEM
With its location in the Innovations-Biotop Uri at the cantonal railway station in Altdorf, CSEM is the right partner for SMEs that want to further their development. Whether automation, production optimisation, sensor technology or more sustainable processes – CSEM supports the reliable transfer of practical innovations from the laboratory into everyday operations. Thanks to its close collaboration with industry, CSEM recognises the challenges faced by small and medium-sized enterprises and offers targeted support. Companies in Uri can benefit from free advisory services.

The association KMU-Help Urschweiz offers free and confidential support for the self-employed and executive managers, as well as their family members. Services include second opinions for challenging situations and decisions, neutral external perspectives, and support with conflict resolution, human resources and work-life balance. 

SECO's digital location promotion guide shows companies, authorities and individuals the right funding and promotional programmes in just a few clicks – from SME and export promotion to tourism and regional development. Use the guide to quickly and easily get direct access to the most important federal instruments relating to promotional services.

Working Point Uri, which has established itself as a New Work Campus on the Dätwyler site in Altdorf, supports companies, start-ups, freelancers and commuters entering the modern world of work. The offering includes practical training courses, workshops, webinars and individual coaching to help teams strengthen their self-organisation, efficiency and self-confidence. In the Innovation Lab, new ideas, products and services are developed in a creative environment. A community culture promotes the exchange of knowledge and new partnerships.

The Uri Location Promotion office and the Uri start-up, Moodtalk, facilitate the exchange of experiences between start-ups and thus further strengthen entrepreneurship in Uri. The Gipfelsicht start-up network was launched for this purpose. It is aimed at founders of start-ups in and around Uri.

Uri's Botschafternetz ambassador network brings together personalities from business, politics, culture and society who are connected to Uri. They are appointed by the cantonal government and work on a voluntary basis to position the canton as an attractive place to live and do business. As door openers and contact mediators, they strengthen Uri – regionally, nationally and internationally.

The following economic associations offer their services as contact and coordination centres for a wide range of issues relating to industry, tradespeople, authorities and the general public.

Economic associations

• Wirtschaft Uri – Dachverband der Urner Wirtschaftsverbände
• Botschafternetz Uri
• Industrie- und Handelskammer Zentralschweiz

The members of the following international service and business clubs meet regularly in the canton of Uri. They will be happy to provide you with further information about their activities.

Service/business clubs

• Junge Wirtschaftskammer Uri
• BNI Chapter Tell
• Rotary Club Uri
• Lions Club Altdorf
• Kiwanis Club Uri
• Business & Professional Women (BPW Club Uri)