Research & Development offices — Industry overview in Geneva
Geneva is home to a total of 208 active companies in research and development. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 30.8%, with 143 new companies registered, and 94 companies liquidated.
- 143 new companies
- 94 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Research & Development offices — Geographical breakdown in Geneva
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Research & Development offices in Geneva.
Research & Development offices — Industry size in Geneva
In Geneva, 143 companies in research and development have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 49 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Research & Development offices:
Zurich (367), Basel (261), and Geneva (208).
Companies in research and development are the 31st largest group of companies in Geneva.
- 143 new companies
- 208 active companies
- ** year to date
Research & Development offices — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Geneva
Over the past 12 months, 12 companies in research and development were incorporated. In that same period, 13 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 0.5% contraction in Geneva.
- 12 new companies
- 13 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Research & Development offices — Size and number of employees in Geneva
The most common company size for Research & Development offices in Geneva is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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88% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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10% Small (10-49 emp.)
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1% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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0% Large (>249 emp.)
Research & Development offices — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Geneva
Out of the 208 companies in research and development, most are active in
Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering (149), Research and experimental development on biotechnology (35), and Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities (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
149
Research and experimental development on biotechnology
35
Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities
24
Companies in research and development in Geneva show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (37%), followed by "Other" (34%) and "Limited Liability Company" (25%).
- Legal forms
- 37% Limited
- 34% Other
- 25% Limited Liability Company
- 3% Sole proprietorship
Research & Development offices — Latest registrations in Geneva
In Geneva, 0 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 Geneva
In Geneva, 1 companies in research and development have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
ohne Domizil-sans domicile
10/12/2025
Research & Development offices – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Geneva
In Geneva, 10 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
20/07/2026
Change of capital
15/07/2026
Change of status
14/07/2026
Change of capital
10/07/2026
Change of status
09/07/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
06/07/2026
Change of capital
03/07/2026