Research & Development offices — Industry overview in the Canton of Neuchâtel
Canton of Neuchâtel is home to a total of 69 active companies in research and development. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 23.2%, with 52 new companies registered, and 39 companies liquidated.
- 52 new companies
- 39 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Research & Development offices — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Neuchâtel
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Research & Development offices in the Canton of Neuchâtel.
Research & Development offices — Industry size in the Canton of Neuchâtel
In the Canton of Neuchâtel, 52 companies in research and development have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 13 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Research & Development offices:
Canton of Zurich (733), Canton of Vaud (558), and Canton of Zug (420).
Companies in research and development are the 44th largest group of companies in the Canton of Neuchâtel.
- 52 new companies
- 69 active companies
- ** year to date
Research & Development offices — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Neuchâtel
Over the past 12 months, 2 companies in research and development were incorporated. In that same period, 2 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 0.0% growth in the Canton of Neuchâtel.
- 2 new companies
- 2 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Research & Development offices — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Neuchâtel
The most common company size for Research & Development offices in the Canton of Neuchâtel is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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71% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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20% Small (10-49 emp.)
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6% Large (>249 emp.)
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3% Medium (50-249 emp.)
Research & Development offices — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Neuchâtel
Out of the 69 companies in research and development, most are active in
Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering (52), Research and experimental development on biotechnology (9), and Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities (8).
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
52
Research and experimental development on biotechnology
9
Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities
8
Companies in research and development in the Canton of Neuchâtel show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (42%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (35%) and "Sole proprietorship" (12%).
- Legal forms
- 42% Limited
- 35% Limited Liability Company
- 12% Sole proprietorship
- 12% Other
Research & Development offices — Latest registrations in the Canton of Neuchâtel
In the Canton of Neuchâtel, 1 companies in research and development have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
2000 Neuchâtel
11/06/2026
2000 Neuchâtel
19/09/2025
2000 Neuchâtel
18/02/2025
2300 La Chaux-de-Fonds
23/08/2024
2000 Neuchâtel
13/03/2024
2037 Montmollin
05/03/2024
2000 Neuchâtel
31/10/2023
2000 Neuchâtel
11/10/2023
2000 Neuchâtel
16/02/2023
2088 Cressier NE
21/11/2022
Research & Development offices — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Neuchâtel
In the Canton of Neuchâtel, 0 companies in research and development have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
2024 Saint-Aubin-Sauges
23/04/2026
2000 Neuchâtel
11/12/2025
2001 Neuchâtel 1
21/03/2025
2300 La Chaux-de-Fonds
03/09/2024
2013 Colombier NE
21/02/2024
2000 Neuchâtel
28/11/2023
2068 Hauterive NE
16/10/2023
ohne Domizil-sans domicile
26/07/2023
ohne Domizil-sans domicile
20/04/2023
Research & Development offices – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Neuchâtel
In the Canton of Neuchâtel, 3 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 purpose
02/06/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
21/05/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
11/05/2026
Change of capital
16/04/2026