Technology sectors: Your opportunities

Greater Zurich is home to one of Europe’s leading technology ecosystems, where deeptech startups, global tech firms, and top universities push innovation forward. From artificial intelligence and robotics to medtech, blockchain, and advanced manufacturing, the region offers exceptional opportunities for companies looking to grow and scale. With world-class research, strong IP protection, and business-friendly conditions, Greater Zurich is the ideal location to develop, commercialize, and expand breakthrough technologies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tech ecosystem

Which global tech companies are located in the Greater Zurich Area for R&D?

Among others, the Greater Zurich Area is home to research centers for Google, Meta, IBM, Microsoft, Apple, Huawei, Disney, Boston Dynamics, NVIDIA, and Sony.

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What types of tech companies are active in Greater Zurich?

The region hosts global players in artificial intelligence, robotics, medtech, blockchain, fintech, advanced manufacturing, and cleantech. Startups, scaleups, and multinationals like Google, Roche, and ABB are all part of the ecosystem.

Why is the Greater Zurich Area considered a top location for AI companies?

Greater Zurich offers world-class research institutions like ETH Zurich and the University of Zurich, access to top-tier AI talent, and a high concentration of global tech players, including Google, Microsoft, Anthropic, IBM, and many more. The region combines innovation infrastructure with regulatory clarity, making it a prime base for AI R&D and scaling.

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Robotics & intelligent systems

The Greater Zurich Area has been a global leader in robotics, drone technology and computer vision. The close ties between the industry, world-class universities and researchers and innovation-friendly authorities have driven innovation, attracted leading technology firms, talents and encouraged entrepreneurship.

Greater Zurich Area – the Silicon Valley of Robotics

Drone technology in Greater Zurich

Computer vision

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Life sciences

Do you want to be close to major players, innovative start-ups and leading research institutes in the life sciences space? Then the Greater Zurich Area is the right choice for you. The region has evolved into a dynamically expanding life sciences hotspot.

Biotech and Biopharma in Greater Zurich

Medical technology

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Fintech & blockchain

Finance meets technology: The Greater Zurich Area has evolved into a global hub for fintech and blockchain. Key to this growth are various factors such as innovation-friendly regulations, leading research institutes, a rich talent pool, and a strong investor and industry partner network.

Greater Zurich Area: The leading hub for your Fintech company

Web3 and Blockchain technology

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FoodTech

In a world hungry for sustainable food solutions, the Greater Zurich Area is emerging as a leading hub for FoodTech. Central to this momentum are factors such as advanced digital infrastructure, the presence of industry leaders, committed stakeholders, and a focus on circular economy and innovation.

FoodTech: Greater Zurich's impact on global innovation

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Information technology

Global technology companies such as Google, Microsoft, IBM, Disney, Oracle, Facebook, Apple, Huawei or China Telecom didn’t choose the Greater Zurich Area by chance: With over 5,000 companies (multinational corporations, SMEs and start-ups) and 50,000 computer specialists, Zurich is one of the major hubs for information and communications technology (ICT) in Europe.

Artificial intelligence in the Greater Zurich Area

Computer vision

Virtual reality & augmented reality

Cybersecurity for the world - made in Greater Zurich

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Advanced manufacturing

Cutting-edge technology made in Switzerland is revolutionizing design and manufacturing. Digital technologies, additive manufacturing, material, photonics and sensor technologies as well as process automation are making manufacturing faster, more efficient and smarter.

Manufacturing in the Greater Zurich Area

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Reasons to choose Greater Zurich Area

As a global leader in innovation and talent attraction, combined with Switzerland’s business friendly, stable and reliable environment, Greater Zurich offers international companies real added value for strategic expansion.

Innovation thrives here