Research & Development offices — Industry overview in the Canton of Bern
Canton of Bern is home to a total of 257 active companies in research and development. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 48.6%, with 158 new companies registered, and 74 companies liquidated.
- 158 new companies
- 74 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Research & Development offices — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Bern
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Research & Development offices in the Canton of Bern.
Research & Development offices — Industry size in the Canton of Bern
In the Canton of Bern, 158 companies in research and development have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 84 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Research & Development offices:
Canton of Zurich (730), Canton of Vaud (557), and Canton of Zug (422).
Companies in research and development are the 58th largest group of companies in the Canton of Bern.
- 158 new companies
- 257 active companies
- ** year to date
Research & Development offices — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Bern
Over the past 12 months, 10 companies in research and development were incorporated. In that same period, 5 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 2.0% growth in the Canton of Bern.
- 10 new companies
- 5 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Research & Development offices — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Bern
The most common company size for Research & Development offices in the Canton of Bern is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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86% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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11% Small (10-49 emp.)
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3% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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0% Large (>249 emp.)
Research & Development offices — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Bern
Out of the 257 companies in research and development, most are active in
Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering (205), Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities (28), and Research and experimental development on biotechnology (24).
Each category has its own code, called a NOGA code. The General Classification of Economic Activities (NOGA) is a nomenclature that groups all economic activities that can be carried out in a classification with 794 positions at its last level.
Research & Development offices
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Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
205
Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities
28
Research and experimental development on biotechnology
24
Companies in research and development in the Canton of Bern show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (31%), followed by "Limited" (31%) and "Other" (23%).
- Legal forms
- 31% Limited Liability Company
- 31% Limited
- 23% Other
- 15% Sole proprietorship
Research & Development offices — Latest registrations in the Canton of Bern
In the Canton of Bern, 1 companies in research and development have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
Research & Development offices — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Bern
In the Canton of Bern, 1 companies in research and development have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
3072 Ostermundigen
15/01/2026
2503 Biel/Bienne
12/01/2026
3428 Wiler b. Utzenstorf
16/10/2025
2502 Biel/Bienne
29/09/2025
3855 Brienz BE
24/06/2025
4704 Niederbipp
07/05/2025
4900 Langenthal
24/04/2025
Research & Development offices – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Bern
In the Canton of Bern, 8 companies in research and development have been published in the SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
Event type
Published on
Change of domicile
07/05/2026