Zurich, Switzerland: innovation profile

Zurich is number 52 in the 311 Innovation Cities Index, with an innovation score of 81. It is home to 54 R&D labs, 5 startups, 8 investors and 3 of the world's largest companies in the 311 Institute directories.

Part of the 311 Innovation Cities Index (311institute.com). Last updated 7 October 2026.

Largest companies

• Barry Callebaut (#476)
• On Holding AG (#1566)
• Chubb Corp. (#F29)

Startups

• Bancara
• Brainware Analytics
• Diviac
• Nexoya
• Typewise

Investors

• Blueorchard Finance
• Cape Capital
• Carbon Removal Partners
• Diethelm Keller Holding
• Emerald Technology Ventures
• Nextech Invest
• Opera
• Qbit Capital

R&D labs

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