Research & Development

Small Innovations GmbH 

Thayngen · Since 2010

Small Innovations GmbH provides product development and engineering services including idea creation, industrial design, requirements engineering, mechanical and electrical engineering, and prototyping. The firm also offers production and sourcing support, systems engineering, compliance and regulatory assistance, intellectual property guidance, and launch and business development services.

Spengler Electronic AG 

Biel-Benken Bl · Since 1977

The core activity of Spengler Electronic AG is the development, production and distribution of electrostatic systems and solutions for the printing industry and other sectors. In particular, the company focuses on the areas of discharging, charging, ESA (Electrostatic Printing Aid Systems), web handling, dust removal and high-voltage measuring devices.

Surcotec SA 

Plan-Les-Ouates · Since 1995

The core activity of Surcotec encompasses two main areas: 1. **Surface Coatings**: Surcotec offers surface coatings based on PVD, PVD-PECVD, and ALD technologies for decorative or functional applications. 2. **Industrial Analysis**: The company is also a laboratory for industrial analysis and provides services such as surface or embedding characterization, pollution and defect analysis, purity and failure analysis. Overall, Surcotec focuses on the development and application of surface coatings and the performance of industrial analyses.

Swisslabnat Sàrl 

Lutry · Since 2006

The core activity of Swisslabnat Sàrl is the development, manufacture and marketing of natural products and devices for the relief of pain and inflammation, particularly in the field of phytotherapy and photobiomodulation. The company offers a range of products, including creams, balms and devices for the treatment of various health problems such as back pain, joint pain, muscle tension and skin problems.

Swissmeca SA 

Kleinbösingen · Since 2012

The core activity of Swissmeca SA is the development and delivery of innovative mechanical and mechatronic solutions for industrial customers, particularly in the fields of precision mechanics, microfluidics, and mechanics. The company focuses on the manufacture of precision components, such as miniature bearings, and develops innovative solutions for various industries, including medicine, watchmaking, machine manufacturing, and environmental technology.

AnaPath Services GmbH 

Liestal · Since 2024

The core activity of AnaPath Services is the provision of histopathological services, particularly in the fields of toxicology and molecular pathology. This includes, among others: Histopathology, Molecular Pathology, Special technologies such as Electron Microscopy, Confocal Microscopy and Hyperspectral Microscopy, Study Management, Necropsy, and Histotechnology. The company positions itself as a contract laboratory and offers its services primarily to the pharmaceutical industry.

Avientus AG 

Zurich · Since 2024

Avientus AG develops unmanned aircraft and drone transport solutions for cargo delivery and logistics applications. The company lists product platforms such as the Avientus P3, P10 and P25 with published specifications on payload, range and maximum takeoff weight.

black storm GmbH 

Otelfingen · Since 2011

Blackstorm GmbH is a producer and manufacturer of CBD products and raw materials. The company's core activity encompasses the development, production, and marketing of CBD products, including CBD extracts, CBD distillates, and hemp flowers. The company also offers white-label solutions, enabling customers to sell their own CBD products under their own brand. Additionally, Blackstorm provides services such as product design development and raw material manufacturing.

Blatter Electronic 

Steffisburg · Since 2005

The core activity of Blatter Electronic is consulting, conception, development and manufacturing of electronic devices and systems.

Business Engineering Institute St. Gallen AG 

St. Gallen · Since 2003

Business Engineering Institute St. Gallen AG is an applied research and consulting organisation focused on financial services and banking. It operates the Competence Center Future Financial Services, coordinates OpenBankingProject.ch and provides research-based consulting, project implementation and publications of studies and analyses.

Debiopharm International SA 

Lausanne · Since 1979

Debiopharm International SA is an independent biopharmaceutical company that develops therapies in oncology and infectious diseases. It performs in-licensing and clinical development of drug candidates, operates drug manufacturing and sustained-release formulation technologies, and invests in digital health and related start-ups.

Dotphoton AG 

Zug · Since 2024

The core activity of Dotphoton AG is the development and provision of products and solutions for the efficient management and compression of image and sensor data, particularly in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). The company's products and solutions aim to reduce the costs and time required for processing and storing image and sensor data in various industries such as life sciences, automotive, and earth observation.

Eumedica Pharmaceuticals AG 

Basel · Since 1995

The core activity of Eumedica Pharmaceuticals AG is the development, manufacture and marketing of pharmaceuticals, particularly established products for rare and severe diseases. The company focuses on addressing critical unmet medical needs and offers a broad range of therapeutic solutions distributed in over 36 countries.

Excelsus Structural Solutions (Swiss) AG 

Villigen · Since 2024

The core activity of Excelsus Structural Solutions is to provide synchrotron-based characterization tools, in particular Synchrotron X-Ray Powder Diffraction (S-XRPD), for the development and manufacturing of high-quality (bio)pharmaceutical products. The company offers access to these unique tools, developed at the Paul Scherrer Institute, and supports customers in the analysis and interpretation of data to improve the quality of their products.

Explosion Power GmbH 

Lenzburg · Since 2009

The core activity of Explosion Power is the development and production of innovative boiler cleaning systems, particularly using the patented Shock Pulse method, to increase efficiency, reduce downtime and lower operating costs.

Fondation CVCL pour la Recherche et le Développement dans la Médecine Cardiovasculaire 

Lausanne · Since 2018

Fondation CVCL pour la Recherche et le Développement dans la Médecine Cardiovasculaire brings together a team of specialists in cardiology and vascular medicine to provide integrated cardiovascular care. Services listed on the site include general and specialised cardiology consultations, exercise testing, echocardiography, cardiac and vascular imaging, interventional cardiology procedures, device follow‑up and ambulatory cardiac rehabilitation.

Force Dimension Technologies Sàrl 

Nyon · Since 2010

The core activity of Force Dimension is the development and manufacture of haptic devices and software solutions that enable the simulation and enhancement of human perception through the sense of touch. These solutions are used in various fields, such as space exploration, underwater exploration, medical robotics, industrial robotics, haute horlogerie and entertainment electronics.

glaTec, Technologiezentrum an der Empa in Dübendorf 

Dübendorf · Since 2008

The company's core activity is research and development in the field of materials science and technology, particularly in the areas of: * Advanced Materials and surface technologies * Energy and environmental technologies * Health and biomedicine * Mobility and transportation The company focuses on developing innovative materials, technologies, and systems to address challenges in the areas of energy, environment, health, and mobility. It works in an interdisciplinary manner, combining experts from various fields to develop solutions for complex problems. The research focuses include, among others: * Developing new materials and surface technologies for energy generation, storage, and conversion * Exploring environmental technologies to reduce air and water pollution * Developing biomedical technologies and implants * Investigating mobility concepts and technologies to reduce environmental impact The company has a range of research centers, laboratories, and facilities to carry out its research and development activities. It also collaborates closely with industry, universities, and other research institutions to implement the results of its research into practice.

hemotune AG 

Schlieren · Since 2017

The core activity of hemotune AG is the development and manufacture of blood purification technology, particularly for the treatment of critical illnesses such as sepsis. The company focuses on researching and developing innovative solutions for blood purification and collaborates with an interdisciplinary team of experts from materials science, engineering, and medicine to develop and disseminate this technology.

IMITec GmbH 

Meilen · Since 2018

The core activity of IMITec GmbH is the development and application of innovative maintenance and inspection methods, particularly in the aerospace industry. This includes: The performance of non-destructive testing (NDT) using a patented robot that enables remote inspection. The provision of EASA Part-145 services, which encompass the maintenance and inspection of aircraft. The development and implementation of training and qualification measures in NDT methods. The application of process analysis technologies (PAT) and quality management systems. The company offers its services to customers in the aerospace industry and has specialized in the development and application of innovative solutions for the maintenance and inspection of aircraft.