# List of Research Services companies in Switzerland

Tamtam tracks 41 Research Services companies headquartered in Switzerland. This list ranks all of them by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by CERN, Thermo Fisher Scientific and University of Geneva. Their median headcount is 155. Half of them were founded in 1999 or later. The most common headquarters are Geneva (6), Zurich (5) and Basel (3).

Switzerland's research services sector comprises a mix of academic institutions, specialized research centers, and global scientific organizations. Companies like CERN, a collaborative organization pushing the boundaries of knowledge, and Thermo Fisher Scientific, a global leader in advancing science and technology, stand out. Universities such as the University of Geneva and the University of Basel also play a significant role, offering diverse programs and fostering collaborations.

Other notable entities include Frontiers, which accelerates scientific discovery through open science publishing, and PSI Paul Scherrer Institut, operating large research facilities for various scientific communities. A clear pattern is the strong presence of academic research, with a significant number of universities and university-affiliated institutes contributing to the country's research landscape.

🇨🇭 Switzerland · 41 companies · Updated Nov 12, 2026

| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [CERN](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cern) (home.cern)<br>A collaborative organization of scientists and experts pushing the boundaries of knowledge, making history through immense scientific discoveries | Research Services | 🇨🇭 Meyrin | 7,998 | 1954 |
| 2 | [Thermo Fisher Scientific](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/thermo-fisher-scientific-ecublens) (thermofisher.com)<br>The company is a global leader in advancing science and technology to help customers make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer | Research Services | 🇨🇭 Écublens | 7,431 |  |
| 3 | [University of Geneva](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/university-of-geneva) (unige.ch)<br>A prestigious university in Geneva, founded in 1559, offering a wide range of faculties and programs while fostering collaborations with international organizations | Research Services | 🇨🇭 Geneva | 6,934 | 1559 |
| 4 | [University of Basel](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/university-of-basel) (unibas.ch)<br>A prestigious Swiss university offering a wide range of degree programs at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels to Swiss and international students | Research Services | 🇨🇭 Basel | 4,626 |  |
| 5 | [University of Lausanne - UNIL](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/university-of-lausanne-unil) (unil.ch)<br>Cutting-edge facilities and technology, unique faculties in law, biology, and geosciences Collaborates with CHUV for medical advancements Offers diverse educational and cultural activities | Research Services | 🇨🇭 Lausanne | 4,279 | 1537 |
| 6 | [Frontiers](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/frontiers) (frontiersin.org)<br>Accelerating scientific discovery by publishing groundbreaking research from top experts, with a focus on open science and empowering the research community | Research Services | 🇨🇭 Lausanne | 3,381 | 2007 |
| 7 | [PSI Paul Scherrer Institut](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/psi-paul-scherrer-institut) (psi.ch)<br>Development, construction, and operation of large research facilities supporting national and international scientific communities in technology, energy, health, and nature. | Research Services | 🇨🇭 Villigen PSI | 1,848 | 1988 |
| 8 | [Empa](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/empa) (empa.ch)<br>Research and development of nanostructured materials, cleantech, biotechnology, and medical technologies for sustainable innovation and industry solutions. | Research Services | 🇨🇭 Dübendorf | 1,500 |  |
| 9 | [CSEM](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/csem) (csem.ch)<br>Swiss technology innovation center developing advanced technologies for societal impact, transferring to industry to boost economy, operating in precision manufacturing, digitalization, and sustainable energy | Research Services | 🇨🇭 Neuchâtel | 743 | 1984 |
| 10 | [Swiss TPH](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/swiss-tph) (swisstph.ch)<br>Research, education, and services focused on infectious diseases, non-communicable diseases, environment, society, and health systems worldwide. | Research Services | 🇨🇭 Allschwil | 732 | 1943 |
| 11 | [Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research WSL](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/swiss-federal-institute-for-forest-snow-and-landscape-research-wsl) (wsl.ch)<br>A research institute focused on studying and protecting natural and urban habitats, providing solutions for responsible land use and managing natural hazards | Research Services | 🇨🇭 Birmensdorf | 655 |  |
| 12 | [Eawag](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/eawag) (eawag.ch)<br>A world-leading aquatic research institute driving innovative approaches and technologies in the water sector through collaboration with industry and government | Research Services | 🇨🇭 Dübendorf | 550 | 1936 |
| 13 | [Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/drugs-for-neglected-diseases-initiative-dndi) (dndi.org)<br>An international non-profit organization that discovers, develops, and delivers affordable treatments for neglected diseases, saving millions of lives worldwide | Research Services | 🇨🇭 Geneva | 428 | 2003 |
| 14 | [Swiss National Science Foundation SNSF](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/swiss-national-science-foundation-snsf) (snf.ch)<br>Promoting scientific research in Switzerland across all disciplines, collaborating with institutions to support the development and integration of Swiss research, prioritizing young scientists | Research Services | 🇨🇭 Bern | 407 | 1952 |
| 15 | [Biozentrum, University of Basel](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/biozentrum-university-of-basel) (biozentrum.unibas.ch)<br>A leading life sciences institute focusing on molecular and biomedical research, teaching, and training the next generation of scientists | Research Services | 🇨🇭 Basel | 359 | 1971 |
| 16 | [Idiap Research Institute](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/idiap-research-institute) (idiap.ch)<br>Multidisciplinary AI research focused on human-AI teaming, sustainable societies, life improvement, and broad societal impact with industrial partnerships. | Research Services | 🇨🇭 Martigny | 309 | 1991 |
| 17 | [SIB Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/sib-swiss-institute-of-bioinformatics) (sib.swiss)<br>Non-profit organization providing bioinformatics databases, software, data management, training, and collaboration to support life science research and health. | Research Services | 🇨🇭 Geneva | 265 | 1998 |
| 18 | [Department of Biomedicine](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/department-of-biomedicine) (biomedizin.unibas.ch)<br>The Department of Biomedicine in Basel combines basic and clinical research to develop innovative therapies and train future scientific leaders | Research Services | 🇨🇭 Basel | 196 | 2000 |
| 19 | [IRB \| Institute for Research in Biomedicine](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/irb-institute-for-research-in-biomedicine) (irb.usi.ch)<br>A research institute founded in 2000 in Bellinzona, Switzerland, specializing in advancing the study of human immunology and host defense mechanisms | Research Services | 🇨🇭 Bellinzona | 158 | 2000 |
| 20 | [University of Basel, Switzerland](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/university-of-basel-switzerland) (unibas.ch)<br>An educational institution providing high-quality academic programs and research opportunities in various fields Visit their official LinkedIn page for more information | Research Services | 🇨🇭 | 158 |  |
| 21 | [CSCS](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cscs) (cscs.ch)<br>Leading Swiss organization providing high-performance computing services, facilitating world-class scientific research through cutting-edge technology, collaborations, and scientific computing research | Research Services | 🇨🇭 Lugano | 155 | 1991 |
| 22 | [Forschungsinstitut für biologischen Landbau FiBL](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/forschungsinstitut-fur-biologischen-landbau-fibl) (fibl.org)<br>A leading research institution in organic agriculture with locations in multiple European countries, focusing on interdisciplinary research, innovation, and knowledge transfer | Research Services | 🇨🇭 Frick | 148 | 1973 |
| 23 | [Global Antibiotic R&D Partnership (GARDP)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/global-antibiotic-r-and-d-partnership-gardp) (gardp.org)<br>Developing new antibiotic treatments for drug-resistant bacterial infections, prioritizing public health needs and ensuring access to essential antibiotics globally | Research Services | 🇨🇭 Geneva | 114 | 2016 |
| 24 | [Adolphe Merkle Institute](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/adolphe-merkle-institute) (ami.swiss)<br>A Swiss research institute focused on soft nanomaterials, fostering innovation, industrial competitiveness, and quality of life through interdisciplinary collaboration and world-class facilities | Research Services | 🇨🇭 Fribourg | 81 | 2008 |
| 25 | [Wyss Geneva](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/wyss-geneva) (wysscenter.ch)<br>A non-profit research organization based in Switzerland, innovating transformative technologies and therapies for neurological and mental health disorders through collaboration with industry and academia | Research Services | 🇨🇭 Geneva | 55 | 2015 |
| 26 | [IT'IS Foundation](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/it-is-foundation) (itis.swiss)<br>A nonprofit research organization in Switzerland specializing in electromagnetics, life sciences, and medical device research, providing customized solutions to various industries and institutions | Research Services | 🇨🇭 Zurich | 49 | 1999 |
| 27 | [PMOD/WRC](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/pmod-wrc) (pmodwrc.ch)<br>An international center for calibrating meteorological radiation instruments, developing solar instruments for ground and space, and researching solar radiation's impact on climate | Research Services | 🇨🇭 Davos Dorf | 43 |  |
| 28 | [CROss Alliance®](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cross-alliance) (croalliance.com)<br>A Swiss Contract Research Organization specializing in clinical drug development with expertise in Phase I studies and managing trials up to Phase II-III in EU | Research Services | 🇨🇭 Mendrisio | 26 | 1996 |
| 29 | [Shimadzu Schweiz GmbH](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/shimadzu-schweiz-gmbh) (shimadzu.ch)<br>A global provider of analytical and medical instruments dedicated to advancing science and technology for the well-being of humanity and the Earth | Research Services | 🇨🇭 Muttenz | 25 | 1999 |
| 30 | [VersuchsStollen Hagerbach (VSH - The Underground Future Lab)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/versuchsstollen-hagerbach-vsh-the-underground-future-lab) (hagerbach.ch)<br>Underground research facility hosting trials, events, and collaborative projects in mining and tunneling worldwide since 1970 Specialized in infrastructure development | Research Services | 🇨🇭 Flums | 22 | 1970 |
| 31 | [B'SYS GmbH](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/b-sys-gmbh) (bsys.ch)<br>A contract research organization specializing in Ion Channel Discovery, providing electrophysiological tools for HTS Drug Discovery in a GLP environment | Research Services | 🇨🇭 Witterswil | 19 | 2004 |
| 32 | [ReSurg SA](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/resurg-sa) (resurg.com)<br>Support for surgical research including study design, data analysis, manuscript preparation, publishing, and coaching for young surgeons and clients. | Research Services | 🇨🇭 Nyon | 12 | 2017 |
| 33 | [Excelsus Structural Solutions AG](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/excelsus-structural-solutions-ag) (excelsusss.com)<br>Provides cutting-edge synchrotron-based structural characterization services for pharmaceuticals, including polymorph detection, quantification, and R&D collaborations, using advanced X-ray diffraction solutions worldwide. | Research Services | 🇨🇭 Villigen | 9 | 2012 |
| 34 | [GAMMA Remote Sensing AG](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/gamma-remote-sensing-ag) (gamma-rs.ch)<br>Focused on radar remote sensing research, software development and sales, and microwave instrumentation. Delivers solutions for diverse applications. | Research Services | 🇨🇭 Gümligen | 9 | 1995 |
| 35 | [OR-X](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/or-x) (or-x.ch)<br>The company provides state-of-the-art facilities and technologies for enhancing surgeon skills, intraoperative imaging, and research on surgical data science and medical products | Research Services | 🇨🇭 Zurich | 9 | 2022 |
| 36 | [IMITec](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/imitec) (imitec.ch)<br>This company leverages Aerospace, NDT, and Software Engineering to enhance transportation system availability by digitizing maintenance for Industry 40 | Research Services | 🇨🇭 Meilen | 7 | 2018 |
| 37 | [DART](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/dart-llui) (rehabilomics.ch)<br>Academic research generating clinical evidence from large-scale behavioral health data for precision medicine, linking individual behavioral signatures to adaptive health intervention strategies. | Research Services | 🇨🇭 Vitznau | 7 | 2017 |
| 38 | [Swiss Terahertz](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/swiss-terahertz) (swissterahertz.com)<br>Zurich-based startup specializing in producing and distributing components for terahertz and laser research, including organic crystals, spectrometers, training, and trusted partner components | Research Services | 🇨🇭 Zurich | 6 |  |
| 39 | [EvalueScience Ltd](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/evaluescience-ltd) (evaluescience.com)<br>Specializing in consulting and research in medicine, health, and life sciences, we offer independent services utilizing expert knowledge and a global network of professionals | Research Services | 🇨🇭 Zurich | 6 |  |
| 40 | [Forimtech SA](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/forimtech-sa) (forimtech.ch)<br>A company founded by experts from CERN, specializing in applying particle physics advancements to medical imaging devices, successfully entering the market | Research Services | 🇨🇭 Geneva | 5 | 2004 |
| 41 | [Strategy and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (SAIL)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/strategy-and-artificial-intelligence-laboratory-sail) (sailab.ethz.ch)<br>This company focuses on using artificial intelligence to redesign organizations, improve decision-making, and explore the implications of AI on organizational responsibilities | Research Services | 🇨🇭 Zurich | 2 |  |

## How this list is built

Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.

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