Research and Innovation in Switzerland

Find out more about Swiss federal funding for research and innovation.

With the advancement of multidisciplinary research projects and technologies, there is a growing need for high-performance research infrastructures in all scientific fields. The Swiss Confederation promotes Swiss participation in both national and international research infrastructures.

The space domain is a major driver of Swiss science, economy and society. Not only does it make a significant scientific contribution to the exploration of Earth and the universe, it has also become an integral part of our everyday lives. From satellite communications, navigation, positioning to weather forecasting - space technologies are with us every day.

The Report on Research and Innovation in Switzerland (R&I report) shows the performance of the Swiss research and innovation system (R&I system) and helps to improve our understanding of the Swiss R&I landscape. The findings in this report are used as a basis for preparation of the Federal Council's four-year dispatches on the promotion of education, research and innovation (ERI dispatches).