Research & Development in the
Canton of Ticino

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

Companies

50 of 234 companies

Alpex Pharma SA

Since 1983

Pharmaceutical productsNutraceuticalsContract development and R&D

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Fordras SA

Since 1983

Pharmaceutical IngredientsRegulatory Compliance and Quality AssuranceR&D and Application Support

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Fondazione per la ricerca sul cancro nel Ticino

Since 1985

Funding for oncological research projectsMario Luvini Research ScholarshipDick Marty Research Award

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Tecnomedia Service Sagl

Since 1994

Ongoing technical supportProgramming and parametrisationDevelopment and prototyping

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Osmopharm SA

Since 1994

Modified release oral dosage formsContract manufacturingR&D studies and development support

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Fondazione per l'istituto di Ricerca in Biomedicina (IRB)

Since 1997

Basic and translational biomedicine researchCore facilities for biomedical researchInternational doctoral training

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Cross Research SA

Since 1997

Phase I studies in healthy volunteersClinical development consulting and project developmentStudy planning and protocol authoring

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Sensoptic SA

Since 1998

Sensoptic VisionSENSYSTEMProfile Sensors

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NAIE Natural Alternatives International Europe SA

Since 1999

Custom FormulationManufacturingQuality Assurance & Compliance

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Fondazione per l'Istituto Oncologico di Ricerca (IOR)

Since 1999

Basic and translational cancer researchResearch services and infrastructureScientific training and doctorate

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CHELONIA SA

Since 2002

Consulting for scientific and AI-enabled systemsCo-development of proprietary technologiesCollaborative R&D programmes

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Fondazione Sir John Eccles

Since 2003

Promotion of activities, studies and scientific and philosophical researchInterdisciplinary symposiaSir John Eccles Lectures

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NOVELTY PHARMA GALENICAL DEVELOPMENT AND DOCUMENTATION SA

Since 2003

Custom effervescent tablets manufacturingMarket-ready effervescent tabletsDevelopment of pharmaceutical and nutraceutical dossiers

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Avyxa GmbH

Since 2004

Generic medicines

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ARGOR-ALJBA SA

Since 2004

DLC coatings for industrial applicationsArgor MecArgor Tool

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Alpine Foundation for Life Sciences

Since 2005

Forensic chemical and toxicological analysesPharmaceutical analyses and biomonitoringResearch and development in the life sciences

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LIMITES MEDICAL RESEARCH SAGL

Since 2005

Consulting in clinical scienceBiostatistics

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Inter Trade Services Sagl

Since 2006

Trading & Logistics ServicesCorporate ServicesTrade Financing Solutions

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physARCH Sagl

Since 2006

Physics of architectureSettlement investigationsPlanning and environmental consulting

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NANONICA SA

Since 2006

Knowledge transfer from academia to industryProduct and research result development and commercialisationConsulting, digital marketing and AI

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DRM DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT SWITZERLAND SA

Since 2007

Research and applied researchAdvisory and project servicesHazard, vulnerability and risk assessments

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Ugo Basile R&D SA

Since 2007

Preclinical Research InstrumentsPain and Nociception Research DevicesBehaviour and Learning Test Systems

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Lallemand Pharma AG

Since 2007

Respiratory medicines and medical devices (PMBL, Healsea)Clinical research in respiratory diseasesScientific respiratory health information

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CoreQuest Sagl

Since 2008

Research and development of pharmaceutical products and medical devicesBiocompatible hypertonic solutions for peritoneal dialysisTherapeutic platform for congestive heart failure

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Innocenti SA

Since 2008

Trademark and licensing rights

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SAPHYRION Sagl

Since 2009

ASICs for Space ApplicationsGNSS boards and modulesGNSS Instruments

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Swiss Stem Cell Foundation

Since 2009

Research and DevelopmentResearch BiobankTraining and further education

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Cosmetic Consulting JW & Partner Sagl

Since 2010

Cosmetics developmentEvidence-based consultingScientific research

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MA R&D Sagl

Since 2010

Development of pre-assembled glassesDevelopment of sunglassesDevelopment of children's sunglasses

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Mendes SA

Since 2011

Probiotic productsMicrobiome contentGynecology

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Humabs BioMed SA

Since 2011

Development of ImmunotherapiesAntibody and T-cell Engager Development PlatformPRO-XTEN® Masking Platform

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Foundation for Cardiological Research and Education - FCRE

Since 2012

Research collaborations and educational projectsScientific publications

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SOLS SA

Since 2013

Regenerative SpaceRegenerative OfficeRegenerative Sleep

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Lab Technologies SA

Since 2013

Laboratory Information System (Smartlis)Corporate Cloud LISConsulting Services

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3B Biotech Research SAGL

Since 2013

Clinical ResearchObservational and late phase researchRegulatory Affairs

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LasiGroup EMS SA

Since 2013

Electronic PCB designElectronic prototypingProduction of electronic circuit boards

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DAC System SA

Since 2013

RF Monitoring for Critical CommunicationPublic-Safety RF MonitoringAir Traffic Control Radio Network Monitoring

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FEMTOprint SA

Since 2013

Contract ManufacturingContract DevelopmentRapid Prototyping

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GRG Gene Technology SA

Since 2014

Research and development in plant biotechnology for cardiovascular therapiesDelivery system for therapeutic biological macromoleculesAPOA-1 anti-atherogenic muteins in rice-milk

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Mogon Pharmaceuticals Sagl

Since 2014

Drug Delivery SystemsTechnologie IORTechnologie MOR

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ARXÉ Sagl

Since 2015

Periodontal Hydrogel GelNon-antibiotic Periodontal Innovation

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Valsigna GmbH

Since 2016

Novel Glaucoma ImplantAnti-friction shell for mechanical watch movementsScientific Research

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CEBIS INTERNATIONAL SAGL

Since 2016

R&D ServicesClinical Trial ManagementEarly Phase Clinical Studies

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Finarmodule Sagl

Since 2016

Power Device Packaging Technology (FM Tech)

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BeeHelpful SA

Since 2017

Beehive (Primal Bee)Beehive accessoriesProtective equipment for beekeeping

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DEVINTEC Sagl

Since 2017

Research & Development of substance-based medical devicesOut-licensingPortfolio of therapeutic solutions

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GT Gain Therapeutics SA

Since 2017

Development of allosteric small-molecule therapiesAI-enabled drug discovery platform (Magellan™)Development of GT-02287

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EVOBIOTIX SA

Since 2017

Consulting services for the biopharmaceutical and food industryR&D Development SupportTechnology / ingredient / supplier scouting

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Survival Player Sagl

Since 2018

Video Game Development (Spartacus Blood Arena)Interactive VR Museum (Spartacus Blood Arena)Merchandise Shop

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Swiss Cannabinoid Sagl

Since 2018

Feminized hemp seedsFeminized THC seedsResearch and development of Cannabis sativa genetics

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Research & Development in the Canton of Ticino

234Research & DevelopmentCommercial register (Zefix) · as of September 24, 2026

2017Median year of registrationCommercial register (Zefix) · as of September 24, 2026

234in the Canton of TicinoCommercial register (Zefix) · as of September 24, 2026

4,688in SwitzerlandCommercial register (Zefix) · as of September 24, 2026

Locations

Research & Development in the region

Point size by number of companies per place.

Source: commercial register (Zefix) · as of September 24, 2026

Largest places

Lugano85 Bellinzona15 Chiasso12 Paradiso8 Stabio8 Manno7 Mendrisio5

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All companies in the Canton of Ticino

Holding Companies2,524 Management Consulting1,766 Restaurants1,561 Property Management1,455 Real Estate Project Development1,414 IT Consulting & Services1,293 Technical Consulting & Engineering991 Advertising Agencies824 Fiduciary Offices810 General Contractors803 Software Development696 Real Estate Brokerage668 Trade Fair & Event Organizers667 Automotive & Vehicle Trade649 Logistics & Transport Companies629 Architecture Firms587 NGOs & NPOs572 Auto Repair Shops565 Wholesale - General Specialty Trade505 Painting & Plastering496 Facility Management & Cleaning491 Horticulture & Landscaping479 Wholesale - Food & Luxury Items472 Wholesale - Machinery & Technical Equipment470 Plumbing & Building Services460 Cultural & Educational Organizations452 Hotels442 Retail - Textiles & Clothing434 Other Service Industries424 Financial Services410 Clubs, Bars & Event Venues399 Building Maintenance397 Hair Salons340 Retail - Food & Luxury Items339 Electrical Planning & Installation314 Textile & Clothing Industry306 Building Construction305 Food Processing305 Wellness & SPA Facilities303 External Asset Management300 Flooring & Tiling289 Catering274 Physiotherapy268 Online Shops266 Coaching & Personal Development265 Wholesale - Construction & Raw Materials260 Travel Agencies253 Wholesale - Health & Cosmetic Products251

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