Research & Development offices — Industry overview in the Canton of Zurich
Canton of Zurich is home to a total of 734 active companies in research and development. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 80.3%, with 529 new companies registered, and 202 companies liquidated.
- 529 new companies
- 202 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Research & Development offices — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Zurich
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Research & Development offices in the Canton of Zurich.
Research & Development offices — Industry size in the Canton of Zurich
In the Canton of Zurich, 529 companies in research and development have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 327 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Research & Development offices:
Canton of Zurich (734), Canton of Vaud (566), and Canton of Zug (419).
Companies in research and development are the 41st largest group of companies in the Canton of Zurich.
- 529 new companies
- 734 active companies
- ** year to date
Research & Development offices — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Zurich
Over the past 12 months, 56 companies in research and development were incorporated. In that same period, 16 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 5.8% growth in the Canton of Zurich.
- 56 new companies
- 16 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Research & Development offices — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Zurich
The most common company size for Research & Development offices in the Canton of Zurich is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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80% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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17% Small (10-49 emp.)
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3% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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1% Large (>249 emp.)
Research & Development offices — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Zurich
Out of the 734 companies in research and development, most are active in
Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering (528), Research and experimental development on biotechnology (122), and Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities (84).
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
528
Research and experimental development on biotechnology
122
Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities
84
Companies in research and development in the Canton of Zurich show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (46%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (31%) and "Other" (16%).
- Legal forms
- 46% Limited
- 31% Limited Liability Company
- 16% Other
- 8% Sole proprietorship
Research & Development offices — Latest registrations in the Canton of Zurich
In the Canton of Zurich, 1 companies in research and development have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
8400 Winterthur
06/07/2026
8604 Volketswil
01/07/2026
8952 Schlieren
15/06/2026
Research & Development offices — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Zurich
In the Canton of Zurich, 3 companies in research and development have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
8092 Zürich ETH-Zentrum
11/05/2026
Research & Development offices – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Zurich
In the Canton of Zurich, 38 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 capital
31/07/2026