SUPSI services available to students and collaborators include the possibility of enrolling young children in the nursery, making it possible to balance family and work/study commitments, and also the opportunity to consult the start-up promotion centre, which provides assistance to those wishing to start up a business in Ticino. There are also offices providing support in terms of research and technology/knowledge transfer (aimed at businesses), gender issue awareness raising, teacher training, careers and study advice, psychological support and quality control of SUPSI courses.