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Research & Development offices — Companies in research and development in Lucerne

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Research & Development offices — Industry overview in Lucerne

Lucerne is home to a total of 46 active companies in research and development. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 91.7%, with 34 new companies registered, and 12 companies liquidated.

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  • 34 new companies
  • 12 liquidated companies
  • ** year to date

Research & Development offices — Geographical breakdown in Lucerne

The map below shows the geographical distribution of Research & Development offices in Lucerne.

Research & Development offices — Industry size in Lucerne

In Lucerne, 34 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: Zurich (364), Basel (261), and Geneva (212). Companies in research and development are the 47th largest group of companies in Lucerne.

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  • 34 new companies
  • 46 active companies
  • ** year to date

Research & Development offices — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Lucerne

Over the past 12 months, 3 companies in research and development were incorporated. In that same period, 2 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 2.2% growth in Lucerne.

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  • 3 new companies
  • 2 liquidated companies
  • * month to date

Research & Development offices — Size and number of employees in Lucerne

The most common company size for Research & Development offices in Lucerne is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.

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  • Size distribution
  • 87% Micro (1-9 emp.)
  • 9% Small (10-49 emp.)
  • 2% Medium (50-249 emp.)
  • 2% Large (>249 emp.)

Research & Development offices — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Lucerne

Out of the 46 companies in research and development, most are active in Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering (37), Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities (6), and Research and experimental development on biotechnology (3). 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
37
Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities
6
Research and experimental development on biotechnology
3

Companies in research and development in Lucerne show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (46%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (26%) and "Other" (20%).

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  • Legal forms
  • 46% Limited
  • 26% Limited Liability Company
  • 20% Other
  • 9% Sole proprietorship

Research & Development offices — Latest registrations in Lucerne

In Lucerne, 1 companies in research and development have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
6005 Luzern
02/06/2026
6005 Luzern
21/11/2025
6004 Luzern
08/07/2025
6004 Luzern
28/03/2024
6003 Luzern
25/03/2024
6003 Luzern
22/03/2023
6003 Luzern
03/02/2023
6003 Luzern
01/02/2023
6006 Luzern
28/09/2022

Research & Development offices — Latest liquidations in Lucerne

In Lucerne, 0 companies in research and development have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
6015 Luzern
23/10/2025
ohne Domizil-sans domicile
08/05/2025
ohne Domizil-sans domicile
30/01/2025
6005 Luzern
22/05/2023
6003 Luzern
21/02/2023
6005 Luzern
21/12/2022
6005 Luzern
22/02/2022
6003 Luzern
28/01/2021

Research & Development offices – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Lucerne

In Lucerne, 2 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
Other change
13/05/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
01/04/2026
Change of purpose
19/01/2026
Change of company name, Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
29/12/2025
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
29/12/2025
Other change
24/12/2025
Change of status
18/12/2025
02/12/2025
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
24/11/2025

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