Research & Development offices — Industry overview in Zurich
Zurich is home to a total of 364 active companies in research and development. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 74.2%, with 269 new companies registered, and 114 companies liquidated.
- 269 new companies
- 114 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Research & Development offices — Geographical breakdown in Zurich
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Research & Development offices in Zurich.
Research & Development offices — Industry size in Zurich
In Zurich, 269 companies in research and development have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 155 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 29th largest group of companies in Zurich.
- 269 new companies
- 364 active companies
- ** year to date
Research & Development offices — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Zurich
Over the past 12 months, 33 companies in research and development were incorporated. In that same period, 8 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 7.4% growth in Zurich.
- 33 new companies
- 8 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Research & Development offices — Size and number of employees in Zurich
The most common company size for Research & Development offices in Zurich is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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84% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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14% Small (10-49 emp.)
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2% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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1% Large (>249 emp.)
Research & Development offices — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Zurich
Out of the 364 companies in research and development, most are active in
Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering (258), Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities (60), and Research and experimental development on biotechnology (46).
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
258
Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities
60
Research and experimental development on biotechnology
46
Companies in research and development in Zurich show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (42%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (29%) and "Other" (24%).
- Legal forms
- 42% Limited
- 29% Limited Liability Company
- 24% Other
- 5% Sole proprietorship
Research & Development offices — Latest registrations in Zurich
In 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
8093 Zürich ETH-Hönggerberg
29/01/2026
Research & Development offices — Latest liquidations in Zurich
In Zurich, 1 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
ohne Domizil-sans domicile
13/02/2026
ohne Domizil-sans domicile
14/11/2025
Research & Development offices – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Zurich
In Zurich, 13 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
04/06/2026
Change of status
28/05/2026
Change of status
27/05/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
22/05/2026