Research & Development
in Switzerland

2,545 companies in Research & Development in the Swiss commercial register, indexed across 25 canton and 78 town pages.

Companies

50 of 2,545 companies

Aerne Engineering AG

Arbon · Since 2000

Robotics and Handling SolutionsVision- and Inspection Systems | _ae VISIONMachine Retrofit & Equipment Modernization | _ae SERVICE

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KLARK AG

Landquart · Since 2025

KLARK

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Schweizerisches Forschungsinstitut für Hochgebirgsklima und Medizin in Davos

Davos Platz · Since 1923

Research in High-Altitude Climate and MedicineInnovation Center Davos

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Fondation Auxiliaire du Conservatoire botanique de la Ville de Genève

Chambésy · Since 1928

Botanical researchConservation and management of scientific collectionsScience awareness and mediation

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Verein für Krebsforschung

Arlesheim · Since 1935

Research in complementary cancer medicineClinical researchPharmaceutical development

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Fondation en faveur d'un laboratoire de recherches horlogères

Neuchâtel · Since 1939

Community Research ProjectsStrategic ProjectsSubscription Projects

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Syngenta Agro AG

Stein Ag · Since 1945

Research and developmentPlant protectionSeed

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Zürcher Stiftung für Textil-Forschung

Winterthur · Since 1951

Funding for research projects

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Agea-Kull AG

Derendingen · Since 1957

High-voltage test equipmentMedium-voltage reactors (DSH03/DSH04)Inspection and repair of galvanic rectifiers

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AO Forschungsinstitut Davos

Davos Platz · Since 1959

Research and Development in OrthopaedicsCRO Services and Resources for Preclinical ProjectsPreclinical Surgery

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Stiftung für Erforschung der Frauenarbeit

Zurich · Since 1960

Project funding for research, publications and education projectsExhibitions on women’s work

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STIFTUNG AVIFORUM ZUR FÖRDERUNG DER SCHWEIZER GEFLÜGELPRODUKTION UND -HALTUNG

Zollikofen · Since 1963

Poultry trainingPoultry researchTeaching materials and specialist information for poultry keeping

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Fondation ISREC, anciennement Institut suisse de recherche expérimentale sur le cancer

Lausanne · Since 1964

Support for translational research projectsTANDEM call for projectsProfessorial chairs

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Hartmann Müller-Stiftung für medizinische Forschung

Zurich · Since 1965

Research funding

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Contelec SA

Brügg Be · Since 1966

Linear and angle sensorsSolutions & Engineering

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Chemoforma AG

Augst Bl · Since 1966

Feed supplement for farm livestock (ASCOGEN®)Feed supplement for aquaculture (VANNAGEN®)Feed supplement for horses (BIORACING®)

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EME AG

Ebmatingen · Since 1968

Interconnect technologyDrive technologySensors

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MICROSENT SA

Plan-Les-Ouates · Since 1968

Disinfection of ventilation systems and buildingsOdour remediation / deodorisationManufacturing and sale of disinfectant and deodorising products

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Consult AG Statistical Services

Zurich · Since 1971

Statistical consultingStatistical modellingMethod selection and implementation

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TEM AG

Chur · Since 1971

Building automationTEM control engineeringmyTEM Smart Home

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Fiberoptic-Heim AG

Bühler · Since 1971

Microscope illuminationFibre-optic lightingPrototyping industrial lighting

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Swiss Timing LTD

Corgémont · Since 1972

Distributed TimekeepingTimingScoring

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Hilti Befestigungstechnik AG

Buchs Sg · Since 1972

Fastening technologyPower toolsSoftware

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Gotec SA

St-Léonard · Since 1972

Electromagnetic piston pumpsCustom pump research and developmentDiaphragm pumps

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Albert Bruppacher-Stiftung

Zurich · Since 1973

Funding for Research and Continuing Education in OphthalmologyProject Funding in Eye ResearchAcceptance of Donations

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Cosmoscience SA

Aigle · Since 1974

Development of non-invasive medical-aesthetic productsHyaluronic acid fillers (Dermyal)Medical cosmetology (Exfolderm)

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TZW Technologiezentrum Witterswil AG

Witterswil · Since 1975

Rental space for labs, offices and productionInfrastructure for life sciences companiesAdvisory services and leasing

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Synton-MDP AG

Nidau · Since 1975

Nanoindentation tipsHigh-vacuum brazingDesign (R&D)

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Holcim Technology Ltd

Zug · Since 1976

Building Materials and Building SolutionsInnovation

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Killias Research & Consulting AG

Lenzburg · Since 1977

Legal expert reportsCriminological research

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Spengler Electronic AG

Biel-Benken Bl · Since 1977

Ionisation / DischargeElectrostatic chargingElectrostatic pressure assist systems ESA

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Mission Systems SA

Villars-Sur-Glâne · Since 1977

No identifiable offering

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Logilux Electronics SA

Payerne · Since 1977

Development and implementation of aeronautical beaconing equipmentPort beaconing solutionsAwareness-raising and training on thunderstorm risks

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Russenberger Prüfmaschinen AG

Neuhausen Am Rheinfall · Since 1977

Resonance testing machinesTesting machines for VHCF and fatigue testingMeasurement and control technology for test trials

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Optima Systeme AG

Hinwil · Since 1978

Electronics manufacturingDevice assemblyCable assembly

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NGL Cleaning Technology SA

Nyon · Since 1978

Cleaning productsIndustrial water treatmentDecoating solutions

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Stiftung Wahrnehmung.ch

St. Gallen · Since 1978

AssessmentSpeech therapyCounselling

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WMB AG

Balgach · Since 1978

Milk flow metersLactoCorder SSoftware and firmware for LactoCorder

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Elekon AG

Lucerne · Since 1979

Development of electronic solutionsProduction of electronic devices and systemsOnline shop

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Debiopharm International SA

Lausanne · Since 1979

Drug Development

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Haemonetics S.A.

Signy · Since 1980

MedSurg solutionsBlood management technologiesInterventional technologies

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Datalink AG

Dübendorf · Since 1980

Development and production for industrial electronicsAutomation and control engineeringSwitchgear and control system construction

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SM Elektronik AG

Dornach · Since 1980

Electronics DevelopmentSoftware DevelopmentCalibration and Service

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Elsys AG

Niederrohrdorf · Since 1980

Data Acquisition InstrumentData Acquisition CardData Acquisition Software

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Arcopharma SA

Geneva · Since 1980

Oat-based dietary supplementsCardiovascular product (Cardiotestrone)

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FACTO AG

Olten · Since 1981

Brake control units and pneumatic components for rail vehiclesDevelopment, design and productionMaintenance and overhaul

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Antech Diagnostics Switzerland Sàrl

Fribourg · Since 1981

Allergy test for dogs, cats and horsesImmunotherapy treatmentsProduction and dispensing of immunotherapy solutions

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Schärer Elektronik AG

Sarmenstorf · Since 1981

Switching devicesDecadesDevelopment and fabrication of electronic devices

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Stiftung für Staublungen-Forschung

Zurich · Since 1982

Funding for pneumoconiosis researchSubmission of applications

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Soldati AG

Emmen · Since 1982

Automation systemsControl system constructionDesign & development

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The industry in figures

2,545CompaniesCommercial register (Zefix) · as of August 26, 2026

0.3 %of SwitzerlandCommercial register (Zefix) · as of August 26, 2026

25CantonsCommercial register (Zefix) · as of August 26, 2026

2017Median year of registrationCommercial register (Zefix) · as of August 26, 2026

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Source: commercial register (Zefix) · as of August 26, 2026

Top cantons

Canton of Zurich506 Canton of Vaud331 Canton of Zug208 Canton of Geneva205 Canton of Bern166 Canton of Ticino127 Canton of St. Gallen99 Canton of Aargau92 Canton of Valais78 Canton of Lucerne75

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