swiTT supports and seeks to strengthen the transfer of technology between the private sector and public research and education institutions within Switzerland by promoting:

> The professional development of its members
> An understanding of the technology transfer process and its benefit to society
> An optimal environment for technology transfer activities
> Good inter-personal relationships between its members and cooperation among the technology transfer offices.

swiTT maintains active contacts within the international arena; in particular, within Europe, the “Association of European Science and Technology Transfer Professionals” (ASTP), and in North America, the “Association of University Technology Managers (AUTM).