The institute is established, first director is Prof. Dr. Alfred Gutersohn.
1948
Rencontres de St-Gall
The first research conference “Rencontres de St-Gall” was held in Weggis.
1959
Förderungsgesellschaft des Instituts
Founding document for the institute's supporter organisation, 1959.
1975
A new director
Prof. Dr. Hans Jobst Pleitner takes over from Prof. Dr. Alfred Gutersohn.
2003
Again new directors, and a new institute name
Prof. Dr. Hans Jobst Pleitner hands over the management of the institute to Prof. Dr. Urs Fueglistaller and Prof. Dr. Thierry Volery.
Also in 2003, the institute changes its name for the first time, from “IGW” to “KMU-HSG – Swiss Research Institute of Small Business and Entrepreneurship”.
2003
First time «Schweizer KMU-Tag»
The first «Schweizer KMU-Tag» takes place at Olma, St.Gallen, and is an immediate success. Pictured is speaker Franz Jäger.
2005
Center for Family Business
Establishment of CFB-HSG, Center for Family Business.
2012
The institute continues to grow
The institute's staff present themselves from the scientific side.
2020
Triumvirate
The Board of Directors of the institute now consists of Prof. Dr. Thomas Zellweger, Prof. Dr. Urs Fueglistaller and Prof. Dr. Isabella Hatak.
2021
Another change of name for the institute
To emphasize the topic of entrepreneurship even more, the institute is changing its name.
2025
More employees than ever.
End of 2024 we almost reach the magic number of 50 employees.
