Research & Development offices — Industry overview in the Canton of Solothurn
Canton of Solothurn is home to a total of 55 active companies in research and development. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 66.7%, with 40 new companies registered, and 18 companies liquidated.
- 40 new companies
- 18 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Research & Development offices — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Solothurn
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Research & Development offices in the Canton of Solothurn.
Research & Development offices — Industry size in the Canton of Solothurn
In the Canton of Solothurn, 40 companies in research and development have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 22 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Research & Development offices:
Canton of Zurich (737), Canton of Vaud (560), and Canton of Zug (421).
Companies in research and development are the 64th largest group of companies in the Canton of Solothurn.
- 40 new companies
- 55 active companies
- ** year to date
Research & Development offices — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Solothurn
Over the past 12 months, 1 companies in research and development were incorporated. In that same period, 1 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 0.0% growth in the Canton of Solothurn.
- 1 new companies
- 1 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Research & Development offices — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Solothurn
The most common company size for Research & Development offices in the Canton of Solothurn is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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87% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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11% Small (10-49 emp.)
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2% Medium (50-249 emp.)
Research & Development offices — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Solothurn
Out of the 55 companies in research and development, most are active in
Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering (43), Research and experimental development on biotechnology (7), and Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities (5).
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
Nb of legal entities
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Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
43
Research and experimental development on biotechnology
7
Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities
5
Companies in research and development in the Canton of Solothurn show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (33%), followed by "Limited" (33%) and "Sole proprietorship" (20%).
- Legal forms
- 33% Limited Liability Company
- 33% Limited
- 20% Sole proprietorship
- 15% Other
Research & Development offices — Latest registrations in the Canton of Solothurn
In the Canton of Solothurn, 0 companies in research and development have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
4612 Wangen b. Olten
29/01/2025
4500 Solothurn
02/09/2024
4500 Solothurn
17/08/2023
Research & Development offices — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Solothurn
In the Canton of Solothurn, 0 companies in research and development have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
4108 Witterswil
11/05/2026
4500 Solothurn
19/06/2025
4542 Luterbach
28/03/2025
4114 Hofstetten SO
15/10/2021
4502 Solothurn
12/05/2020
4108 Witterswil
28/01/2019
4108 Witterswil
04/06/2018
Research & Development offices – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Solothurn
In the Canton of Solothurn, 0 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 head office (other political community), Change of domicile
27/02/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile, Change of purpose
27/02/2026
Change of purpose
27/01/2026
Change of status
13/01/2026