Research & Development in the
Canton of Zurich

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

Companies

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Zürcher Stiftung für Textil-Forschung

Since 1951

Funding for research projects

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Stiftung für Erforschung der Frauenarbeit

Since 1960

Project funding for research, publications and education projectsExhibitions on women’s work

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Hartmann Müller-Stiftung für medizinische Forschung

Since 1965

Research funding

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EME AG

Since 1968

Interconnect technologyDrive technologySensors

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Consult AG Statistical Services

Since 1971

Statistical consultingStatistical modellingMethod selection and implementation

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Optima Systeme AG

Since 1978

Electronics manufacturingDevice assemblyCable assembly

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Datalink AG

Since 1980

Development and production for industrial electronicsAutomation and control engineeringSwitchgear and control system construction

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Stiftung für Staublungen-Forschung

Since 1982

Funding for pneumoconiosis researchSubmission of applications

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Veralit AG

Since 1984

Technical surface coatingsChemical nickel platingVeralit NISLIDE®

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Fortrea Switzerland AG

Since 1984

Clinical solutionsClinical developmentClinical pharmacology services

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A. Heim GmbH

Since 1985

Precision mechanical manufacturingTurningMilling

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Wüest Engineering AG

Since 1986

Hardware DevelopmentSoftware DevelopmentProduction & Repair

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Bruker Invest AG

Since 1986

Magnetic Resonance, Preclinical ImagingmicroCT, 3D X-ray MicroscopyMass Spectrometry, DART-MS

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Girsberger Elektronik AG

Since 1986

LVS trainingAlpine safetyAir rescue

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Primelec, D. Florin

Since 1986

Eye Tracking Systems

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Daniel Weiss Engineering Ltd.

Since 1987

Pro AudioHigh-End Hi-FiOEM Products

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Virbac (Switzerland) AG

Since 1988

Pet food (VETERINARY HPM)Pet care and hygiene products (EverydayCare)Veterinary medicines and health products for dogs, cats, horses and cattle

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Leotronik AG

Since 1988

DevelopmentPCB layoutPrototypes

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Stiftung Technopark Zürich

Since 1988

Rent office spaceEvents at the TechnoparkAI Startup Center

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Exergie AG

Since 1989

Consulting and support for energy efficiency projectsPlanning and implementation of energy-efficient renovationsEnergy consulting for buildings and technical systems

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WinGD AG

Since 1989

EnginesEnergy ManagementDigital Optimisation

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Susan Bach Stiftung

Since 1990

Funding and support for research projectsApplication review and project funding

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Elag Elektronik AG

Since 1991

Laser Measurement TechnologyOPTIMESS sensorsRail measurement technology

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BK Energie Mess AG

Since 1992

Mobile ultrasonic flow measurementTemperature measurementPressure and differential pressure measurement

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GeoSIG AG

Since 1992

Measuring instruments for earthquake and vibration monitoringAcceleration sensorsSeismometer

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Séchy Schweisstechnik AG

Since 1992

Welding systemsWelder training and continuing educationPlasma cutting machines

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Dr. Marino Müller AG

Since 1993

Measurement instruments and analyzersCalibration and maintenanceRental equipment

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Contrec AG

Since 1994

Environmental monitoringGas detectors and gas warning systemsGas flow control

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Kuros Biosciences AG

Since 1995

MagnetOs Spine TechnologiesMagnetOs Extremities TechnologiesProject Fusion

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Positron Peter Märki

Since 1996

Development and consulting in electronics and physics

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Rainbow Photonics AG

Since 1997

THz spectrometers and imaging systems (TeraSys®-ULTRA)THz spectrometers and imaging systems (TeraSys12®)Tunable terahertz generator (TeraTune®)

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Stiftung für Herz- und Kreislaufforschung

Since 1997

ResearchContinuing Medical EducationPCHF London

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TREND-CHEMIE AG

Since 1997

Chemical products for technological sectorsConsultingDevelopment of customer-specific products

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econcept AG

Since 1998

Strategy consulting and impact orientationEvaluations and accompanying researchPolicy, public administration and governance consulting

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Unitectra AG

Since 1999

Technology transferResearch agreements and research collaborationAdvisory for business partners

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Bosshard Elektronik

Since 1999

Development and manufacturing of electronic devicesCable testerBNC cables

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Tribecraft AG

Since 1999

Innovation consulting and strategic product developmentIndustrial design and user experience designEngineering, design and simulation

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Wüest Partner AG

Since 1999

Real estate valuationsAdvisory servicesSustainability

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Schweizerische Bechterew-Stiftung

Since 1999

Promote researchResearch prizeDisease profile of ankylosing spondylitis

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PreAnalytiX GmbH

Since 1999

PAXgene Blood RNA SystemPAXgene Blood ccfDNA SystemPAXgene Blood DNA System

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Forschungsstiftung für Informationstechnologie und Gesellschaft

Since 1999

Research in Electromagnetics and Personalized MedicineEM TechnologyEM Exposure Assessments

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Gnehm Härteprüfer AG

Since 1999

Metal hardness testing equipmentAutomatic hardness testing systemsConsumables for hardness testing

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Eurmicros GmbH

Since 2000

IC design servicesWafer serviceSystem and application design

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ResOrtho Stiftung

Since 2000

Support for Research, Development, Innovation and Highly Specialized TrainingMeyer AwardBalgrist Campus

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DYSON SA

Since 2000

Vacuum cleanersHair careIndoor climate

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LogObject Media AG

Since 2000

Software solution for digital evidence management (Smartpolice)Evidence collection and documentationCase integration with case management systems

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DUALSYSTEMS BIOTECH AG

Since 2000

LRC-TriCEPSPretest TriCEPS Service and KitFlow-TriCEPS

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Main GmbH

Since 2000

Patent technologies for the steel industry and energy generationMainstrip Twin Roll CastingHeat recovery and thermoelectric power generation

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inspire AG für mechatronische Produktionssysteme und Fertigungstechnik

Since 2001

Research and technology transferFurther training and courses (inspire Academy)

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Necono AG

Since 2001

3D HumidifierEvaporation PosterAccessories for 3D Humidifiers

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Research & Development in the Canton of Zurich

506Research & DevelopmentCommercial register (Zefix) · as of August 26, 2026

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

506in the Canton of ZurichCommercial 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

Zurich231 Schlieren35 Winterthur25 Dübendorf20 Glattbrugg12 Horgen11 Küsnacht ZH8 Dietikon7 Thalwil6 Glattpark (Opfikon)6

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All companies in the Canton of Zurich

Management Consulting4,982 IT Consulting & Services4,011 Software Development3,187 Advertising Agencies2,546 Restaurants2,402 Fiduciary Offices2,342 Architecture Firms2,273 Property Management2,268 Coaching & Personal Development2,050 Facility Management & Cleaning1,824 Technical Consulting & Engineering1,694 Holding Companies1,652 Real Estate Project Development1,468 Online Shops1,440 Auto Repair Shops1,393 NGOs & NPOs1,385 Real Estate Brokerage1,252 Automotive & Vehicle Trade1,214 Hair Salons1,172 Painting & Plastering1,139 Recruitment & HR Consulting1,119 Beauty Salons1,006 Other Service Industries981 Continuing Education Institutes979 Logistics & Transport Companies971 Horticulture & Landscaping970 Trade Fair & Event Organizers910 Financial Services875 Plumbing & Building Services870 Electrical Planning & Installation841 Film & TV Production823 Cultural & Educational Organizations820 Retail - Textiles & Clothing818 Textile & Clothing Industry808 Interior Construction807 Sports & Recreation Instruction756 Food Processing754 Mechanical Engineering Industry743 Taxi Companies742 Web Portals & Platform Companies728 Catering725 Public Relations Consulting716 Flooring & Tiling667 Building Maintenance664 General Contractors663 Construction & Project Management661 Photography610 Medical Technology Industry578

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