Research & Development in the
Canton of Vaud

331 companies in Research & Development based in the Canton of Vaud — name and year of registration from the commercial register.

Companies

50 of 331 companies

Fondation ISREC, anciennement Institut suisse de recherche expérimentale sur le cancer

Since 1964

Support for translational research projectsTANDEM call for projectsProfessorial chairs

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Cosmoscience SA

Since 1974

Development of non-invasive medical-aesthetic productsHyaluronic acid fillers (Dermyal)Medical cosmetology (Exfolderm)

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Logilux Electronics SA

Since 1977

Development and implementation of aeronautical beaconing equipmentPort beaconing solutionsAwareness-raising and training on thunderstorm risks

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NGL Cleaning Technology SA

Since 1978

Cleaning productsIndustrial water treatmentDecoating solutions

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Debiopharm International SA

Since 1979

Drug Development

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Haemonetics S.A.

Since 1980

MedSurg solutionsBlood management technologiesInterventional technologies

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Oligopharm SA

Since 1986

Analysis laboratoryTrace element solutionsContract manufacturing and subcontracting

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International Osteoporosis Foundation

Since 1987

Scientific research and research projectsPolicy and advocacy workPatient information and self-help resources

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Fondation vaudoise de cardiologie

Since 1987

Support for research in interventional cardiologySupport for training and educationFunding of clinical activities in interventional cardiology

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Algorized SA

Since 1989

People-sensing edge AI modelsSensing and perception technology for physical AIWireless sensor software

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Jacot & Cie Electronic SNC

Since 1989

Electronic developmentElectronic manufacturing and batch productionPCB design and assembly

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Archeodunum S.A.

Since 1991

Preventive archaeological excavationsStudies of archaeological findsPalaeoenvironmental studies

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Archeotech S.A.

Since 1992

Built heritage archaeologyMeasurement technologiesData processing

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Institut International de la Lignine

Since 1992

Information exchangeMembership and member accessPilot Programme

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Merging Technologies S.A.

Since 1994

Software for digital audio workstations and event sequencing (Pyramix, Ovation)AD/DA audio interfacesVirtual Audio Device (VAD)

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Fondation Suisse pour la Dendrologie (FSD)

Since 1995

Swiss Dendrology LibraryDendrological Research and Documentation

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Open Eyes Fondation pour la Recherche en Ophtalmologie

Since 1997

Vision Science ResearchClinical Investigation CentreImaging and Artificial Intelligence

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Livetools Technology S.A.

Since 1997

Wireless TV production servicesPortable wireless video transmission systemsHigh-performance wireless receivers

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Techdata SA

Since 1998

Advisory services for the project ownerRepresentation of the project ownerAssistance to the project owner

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MECTRONIC SA

Since 1998

High-end audio components (Orpheus Lab)Audio product lines (The Heritage Line, The Absolute Line)

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Pasatech-Spiegel SA

Since 1998

Machine toolsCNC controlData and application hosting

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Fondation pour la recherche en soins (FORESO)

Since 1999

Support for research in nursing sciencesStudent awards in nursing sciencesPublication and dissemination of research work

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EOSS SA

Since 2000

Monitoring of pipeline integrityMonitoring of electrical cablesMonitoring of subsea assets

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BlueBotics SA

Since 2001

Autonomous Navigation Technology (ANT)ANT serverANT lab

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Laurence Marti Recherches Sociales

Since 2001

Management and execution of research projectsScientific advice and support in museographyEvaluation of research projects and theses

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FCC - Fragrances, Cosmetics & Consulting SA

Since 2001

Research and Development, FormulationManufacturingPackaging

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DID Sàrl

Since 2001

Spare parts

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ALYS Technologies SA

Since 2002

Health and food ingredientsLaboratory instruments and consumablesPackaging

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NRCtech SA

Since 2002

Sensors and measurement equipmentVibration and dynamics expertiseAnalytical studies and testing

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Fondation Alamaya : neuroscience et psychiatrie

Since 2002

Support for neurobiological researchSupport for translational researchSupport for prevention and early diagnosis

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FiveCo Sàrl

Since 2002

Custom innovative engineeringDevelopment of multidisciplinary systems and prototypesReady-to-use products

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MECCAD Sàrl

Since 2002

Mechanical, Electronic & Software DevelopmentNumerical SimulationsMachine Construction and Commissioning

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ORCHIDARIUM & IN VITRO propagation, Daniel Page

Since 2002

OrchidsPhalaenopsisHoyas

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AC Immune SA

Since 2003

Precision medicine for neurodegenerative diseasesAntibody and active immunotherapiesSmall-molecule aggregation inhibitors

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Karmic Sàrl

Since 2004

Marking technology (Lithoguard ROVID)Tailor-made marking and authentication solutionsSurface processing and replication services

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Copexis SA

Since 2004

Drug developmentDrug regulatory servicesCorporate development and management

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IcoFlex Sàrl

Since 2004

Micro-machining and fabrication in glass and ceramicsR&D engineering services for innovation projectsHorology metrology

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MFO Tests et psychométrie Sàrl

Since 2004

Online psychometric testsL.A.B.E.L.O.P.U.S.

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Adonite SA

Since 2004

Development of autonomous machining and inspection machinesDigitisation of manufacturing and inspection processes

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FEDERATION INTERNATIONALE DU BETON

Since 2005

PublicationsMembershipCommittees and Task Groups

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Pidoux Electronique Sàrl

Since 2005

Industrial electronicsElectronic assemblyTroubleshooting for industrial installations

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NOVIPHARMA SA

Since 2005

Wholesale of medicinesInternational trade in medicines

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Cross-border Research Association

Since 2005

Research & Innovation ProjectsStrategic AdvisoryTraining & Capacity Building

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Swisslabnat Sàrl

Since 2006

PhototherapyPhytotherapyNouva phytotherapeutic products

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Fondation INSTITUT SUISSE POUR LA RECHERCHE SUR LE VACCIN (ISRV)

Since 2007

Research on vaccines and infectious diseasesTechnological platforms for vaccine researchInternational Master in Vaccinology (IMVACC)

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Intuitive Surgical Sàrl

Since 2007

Robotic-assisted surgery systems (da Vinci)Robotic bronchoscopy system (Ion)Surgical instruments for da Vinci

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Fondation suisse pour la recherche en sciences sociales FORS

Since 2007

Data serviceSurvey and research infrastructure projectsEvents and training

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PatternLab Sàrl

Since 2008

Services in information engineering research and developmentSignal processingPattern recognition and data mining

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PRECLIN Biosystems SA

Since 2008

In vivo preclinical testing platformInfectious disease modelsInflammation models

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Prossel Software, Pierre Rossel

Since 2008

Design and development of websitesDevelopment of web and mobile applicationsOutsourced programming and consulting

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Research & Development in the Canton of Vaud

331Research & DevelopmentCommercial register (Zefix) · as of August 26, 2026

2017Median year of registrationCommercial register (Zefix) · as of August 26, 2026

331in the Canton of VaudCommercial register (Zefix) · as of August 26, 2026

2,543in SwitzerlandCommercial register (Zefix) · as of August 26, 2026

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Research & Development in the region

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Source: commercial register (Zefix) · as of August 26, 2026

Largest places

Lausanne115 Epalinges21 Renens VD14 Nyon11 Yverdon-Les-Bains9 St-Sulpice VD8 Morges8 Pully7 Montreux6 Ecublens VD6

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All companies in the Canton of Vaud

Real Estate Project Development2,371 Restaurants2,216 Management Consulting1,818 IT Consulting & Services1,680 Real Estate Brokerage1,430 Property Management1,332 Holding Companies1,257 Fiduciary Offices1,136 Advertising Agencies958 Architecture Firms922 Technical Consulting & Engineering905 Auto Repair Shops866 Painting & Plastering816 Software Development806 Automotive & Vehicle Trade795 Facility Management & Cleaning741 Food Processing671 Plumbing & Building Services658 Coaching & Personal Development653 General Contractors642 Horticulture & Landscaping641 Logistics & Transport Companies637 NGOs & NPOs596 Hair Salons596 Financial Services543 Online Shops523 Trade Fair & Event Organizers501 Continuing Education Institutes500 Other Service Industries488 Retail - Food & Luxury Items487 Electrical Planning & Installation483 Flooring & Tiling460 Joinery435 Cultural & Educational Organizations427 Retail - Textiles & Clothing387 Interior Construction373 Sports & Recreation Instruction371 Wholesale - Food & Luxury Items371 Medical Technology Industry369 Wellness & SPA Facilities362 Hotels354 Film & TV Production353 Insurance Brokerage & Consulting345 Repair of Machinery & Electronic Devices343 Interior Design & Furnishing342 Metal Construction342 Sustainability Sector342 Catering341

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