The State Secretariat for Education and Research (SER) has established a network of science and technology counsellors abroad who offer researchers and teachers advice and assistance of various kinds (such as contacts or premises available).

SER website: http://www.sbf.admin.ch/

An up-to-date list of science and technology counsellors can be found at: 

http://www.sbf.admin.ch/htm/themen/international/konsulate/rat_en.html