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Switzerland’s
life sciences industry,
in focus.
The companies, capital and talent shaping life sciences in Switzerland. Find the leaders. Understand the segments. See where the activity is.

An industry ecosystem,
measured in context.
MEET THE COMPANIESExplore Switzerland’s life sciences leaders
24 featured companies from the funding, hiring, revenue and team-size leaderboards.
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Explore Switzerland’s life sciences leaders
24 featured companies from the funding, hiring, revenue and team-size leaderboards.
Company discovery
Recorded evidence onlyExplore the live startup set in Radar
No company example met every recorded classification, independence and public-profile gate in this snapshot. The live directory may have newer qualifying companies.
Explore classified startups in Radar ↗Life Sciences industry KPIs in Switzerland
A few useful ratios bring the size of this ecosystem into perspective.
79 of 1,129 tracked companies have open roles.
389 of 1,129 tracked companies have a recorded round.
Share of disclosed capital received by the three largest recorded recipients.
Midpoint of 785 rounds with a disclosed amount.
Scale is concentrated. Opportunity is broader. The three largest funding recipients hold 16.6% of disclosed capital, while 65.5% of tracked companies have no recorded funding round.
Explore the segments →CAPITAL & COMPANY FORMATIONHow Switzerland life sciences has grown
Recorded company formation and disclosed funding across the complete annual series shown.
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How Switzerland life sciences has grown
Recorded company formation and disclosed funding across the complete annual series shown.
Disclosed funding by year
Sum of recorded funding rounds · USD
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| Year | Funding (USD) | Founded | Raising |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $517.95M | 55 | 40 |
| 2017 | $690.24M | 65 | 54 |
| 2018 | $477.48M | 61 | 61 |
| 2019 | $789.65M | 59 | 77 |
| 2020 | $985.62M | 52 | 79 |
| 2021 | $2.3B | 44 | 73 |
| 2022 | $874.04M | 38 | 80 |
| 2023 | $974.27M | 32 | 48 |
| 2024 | $1.19B | 22 | 54 |
| 2025 | $1.7B | 9 | 48 |
Funding concentration
Share of all disclosed company funding.
- CRISPR Therapeutics8.2%
- ADC Therapeutics5.3%
- CeQur3.0%
- Other companies83.4%
Funding by stage
940 recorded rounds since 2016
Investors appearing most often
Recorded participation in life sciences company rounds since 2016.
- 01Europa 122 rounds
- 02Venture Kick 84 rounds
- 03EIC Fund 60 rounds
- 04Zurcher Kantonalbank 53 rounds
- 05Verve Ventures 28 rounds
- 06FIT 27 rounds
- 07Schroders Capital 20 rounds
- 08Fongit 19 rounds
- 09Novo Holdings 15 rounds
- 010HTGF 15 rounds
Recent recorded rounds
Latest recorded rounds · USDBacked by Orbimed and Novo Holdings and others.
Backed by Protocol Labs and IAG Capital Partners and others.
Backed by .
Backed by Lotus One Investment and VP Venture Partners and others.
Backed by Eir Partners.
Backed by Forty51 Ventures.
Backed by .
Backed by Mission BioCapital.
Largest and notable recorded rounds
Each card is one recorded roundBacked by AstraZeneca and Auven Therapeutics and others.
Backed by Novo Holdings and Orbimed and others.
Backed by Orbimed and Novo Holdings and others.
Backed by Andera Partners and NovaQuest Capital Management and others.
Backed by Orbimed and Novo Holdings and others.
Backed by Revival Healthcare Capital.
Backed by Revival Healthcare Capital.
Backed by Novo Holdings and Catalio Capital Management and others.
Participating investors were not recorded in this snapshot.
Backed by Forbion and Novartis Venture Fund and others.
THE BUSINESS BEHIND THE ACTIVITYRevenue, profitability & financial strength
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Revenue, profitability & financial strength
Annual accounts availability
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Web traffic, app reach and release cadence
How the Switzerland companies on this page show up online: the sites people visit, the apps they install, and how often those apps ship.
Busiest websites
5 of the 1,129 companies on this page carry a measured traffic record (0.4%); these are the largest of those, by monthly visits. The median among them is 102,658 visits.
| Company | Monthly visits | Authority | Mobile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phonakphonak.com | 1,030,142 | 52 | 86.5% |
| ExPASyexpasy.org | 369,914 | 51 | 12.7% |
| Ascensiaascensia.com | 102,658 | 33 | 93.1% |
| Unilabsunilabs.com | 92,384 | 36 | 59% |
| Nobel Biocarenobelbiocare.com | 78,674 | 44 | 5.6% |
Visits and authority are third-party web estimates, not company-reported figures.
Most-installed apps
32 of these companies (2.8%) publish at least one Android app — 122 apps in all, carrying 12.7M installs between them.
| App | Installs | Rating | Store category |
|---|---|---|---|
| myPhonakPhonak | 4.2M | 4.5 | Medical |
| Cropwise Grower - Kisan AppSyngenta | 3.8M | 4.8 | Productivity |
| Medela Family - Breast FeedingMedela | 906.1K | 4.3 | Medical |
| CONTOUR DIABETES app (US)Ascensia | 443.5K | 3.3 | Medical |
| Bernafon AppBernafon | 348.6K | 3.3 | Medical |
| Cropwise Grower IndonesiaSyngenta | 294K | — | Productivity |
| CONTOUR DIABETES appAscensia | 249K | — | Medical |
| CONTOUR DIABETES app (DE)Ascensia | 206.5K | — | Medical |
| CONTOUR DIABETES app (CA)Ascensia | 186.1K | — | Medical |
| mylife™ Appmylife Diabetescare | 167.2K | — | Medical |
Installs are lifetime totals to date at the June 2026 store reading — a measure of reach, not of people using an app today.
App reach by segment
The busiest app inside each of this page’s own segments, with the quarterly release trend behind it (2023Q1–2026Q1).
| Segment | Apps | Installs | Leading app | Release trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wearable Technology | 15 | 6M | myPhonak 4.2M | |
| Consumer Electronics E-Commerce | 10 | 5.7M | Medela Family - Breast Feeding 906.1K | |
| Ent Disorders | 6 | 4.7M | Bernafon App 348.6K | |
| Genomics | 11 | 4.3M | Cropwise Grower - Kisan App 3.8M | |
| Audio Tech | 5 | 4.3M | myRogerMic 63.3K | |
| Diabetes | 64 | 2.5M | CONTOUR DIABETES app (US) 443.5K | |
| Disease Self Management | 10 | 1.3M | mylife™ App 167.2K | |
| Women Health | 6 | 1.1M | Ava Fertility 112.9K |
A company can carry several segment tags, so these rows overlap and should not be added together. Trend lines are zero-based and share one quarter grid, so a flat line is a quiet segment, not a missing one.
Release cadence by quarter
New apps published, beside apps whose most recent update landed in that quarter — the second bar is how much of the shelf is still being maintained.
Darker bars are new releases, lighter bars apps updated. 43 of 122 apps carry a release date. The series ends at 2026Q1, the last quarter that closed before the June 2026 reading.
INSIDE THE INDUSTRYThe Switzerland life sciences market map
Explore the segments behind the headline numbers.
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The Switzerland life sciences market map
Explore the segments behind the headline numbers.
Where companies are building
Rank segments by scale, hiring or disclosed funding.
Companies can sit in several segments. Counts and funding overlap.
Enterprise tech
The largest measured segment in this report snapshot.
59 companies hiring · $12.29B disclosed funding
Explore in RadarHow companies make money
Common revenue models; a company can use more than one.
THE COMPANIES IN MOTIONWho is listing, hiring leaders, launching and winning work
Recorded corporate activity linked to companies in this landscape.
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Who is listing, hiring leaders, launching and winning work
Recorded corporate activity linked to companies in this landscape.
Recent corporate headlines 10 dated reports
Boehringer Ingelheim forged a similar agreement with CDR-Life in November 2025, handing over up to $570m for the global rights to the latter’s trispecific autoimmune therapy, CDR111.
The funding round is Rivia’s first since 2024, when it raised €3 million ($3.5 million) from backers Speedinvest, Amino Collective, and Nina Capital.
Sunshine SwissCo GmbH, an affiliate of the EQT VIII fund (“EQT VIII”), together with other selling shareholders, is pleased to announce the completion of the placement of c. 34.0 million shares (the “Shares”) in Galderma Group AG (SIX: GALD) (“Galderma”) for aggregate gross proceeds of c. CHF 4.9 billion via an accelerated bookbuilding process (the “Placement”).
Alithea Genomics, an emerging leader in the field of large-scale RNA sequencing and transcriptomics, announced today the closing of its seed financing round with an additional CHF 3 million. This additional funding brings the total seed round to CHF 6.9 million ($8.9 million).
Pregnolia (2016, ZH) developed a medical device for the improvement of pregnancy care, which allows health care providers to measure the stiffness of the cervix for a more complete characterization of cervical status. The company has been selected as recipient of blended finance from EIC.
Kellerhals Carrard advised Haelixa, as the Swiss deep-tech company has closed a pre-series A financing round. Verve Ventures and Zürcher Kantonalbank led the funding, with participation from impact-focused investor 212.
New Delhi: Alkem Laboratories Limited announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Alkem Medtech Private Limited, has made a binding offer dated February 13, 2026, to acquire between 51% and 55% of the total issued equity share capital of Switzerland-based Occlutech Holding AG from certain existing shareholders.
Berlin Heals Holding AG, a MedTech company focused on transformative therapies for heart failure, today announced the successful closing of a new financing round, raising over 10M USD from a combination of existing shareholders and new investors.
Syngenta was reported to be planning for Hong Kong IPO after cancelling Shanghai IPO application in 2024 March to raise $9.1 billion with $60 billion enterprise value.
Sequana Medical NV (Euronext Brussels: SEQUA) (the "Company" or "Sequana Medical"), a pioneer in the treatment of drug-resistant fluid overload in liver disease, heart failure and cancer, announces today that it issued a subscription request notice in accordance with the terms of the share subscription facility agreement (the "Facility") entered into on 17 March 2025 between the Company and GEM Global Yield LLC SCS ("GEM"). Under the terms of the Facility, GEM has agreed, subject to certain conditions, to commit an amount of up to EUR 20 million in cash...
Full recorded event mix
Top 10 categories among 677 recorded events in the 24-month window.
IPO pipeline
17 companies with recorded IPO activity
IPO · SIX Swiss Exchange5 reports
IPO · Hong Kong5 reports
IPO · SIX Swiss Exchange10 reports
IPO2 reports
Follow-on Offering · NASDAQ8 reports
IPO · Swiss Stock Exchange3 reports
IPO1 reports
IPO · Swiss Stock Exchange2 reports
Leadership moves
32 tracked people moves
Resignation Previously Head of the Group
Appointment Head of the Group
Appointment Chief Executive Officer
Appointment Chief Executive Officer
Departure Previously Chief Executive Officer
Appointment Board Member
Appointment President and CEO
Appointment Chief Financial Officer
Product launches
Products, platforms and features in the recorded window
Hybrid air‑freight container
Platform
Digital Agriculture
Contract wins
13 recorded customer wins
Customer: OSR Holdings
Customer: Nxera Pharma UK Ltd.Pharmaceutical
Customer: BCM Europe AGPharmaceutical
Customer: senseonicsDiabetes Technology
Customer: Ikris PharmaBiopharma
Customer: pfizer
Workforce actions
5 companies with reported reductions
52 rolescash runway extension
80 rolescost cuts
40 rolesstrategic review
28 rolescost reduction
Scale not stated rolescost reduction
Regulatory events
14 recorded events
510(k) clearance grantedU.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
approved for DMD treatmentHealth Canada
approved for Phase I clinical studiesFDA
approved for treating severe chronic hand eczema refractory to topical corticosteroids
Litigation
7 tracked suits
exposure to paraquat pesticide causing Parkinson\'s diseaseCivil · Ongoing
misleading statements about drug trial results leading to investor lossesSecurities Fraud · Filed
Earnings pulse
Reported company results in the recorded window.
Median across 46 reported growth observations; companies may contribute multiple periods.
Mergers and acquisitions
Company-linked deal reports; status is preserved as recorded.
| Acquirer → target | Status | Date | Value / context |
|---|---|---|---|
| chemchina→Syngenta ↗ | Pending | 2026-05-18 | Not stated in snapshot |
| boehringer ingelheim→CDR-Life ↗ | Announced | 2026-03-24 | $570.0M |
| Alkem Medtech→Occlutech ↗ | Announced | 2026-02-16 | Not stated in snapshot |
| bruker→TOFWERK ↗ | Completed | 2026-01-16 | Not stated in snapshot |
| Matrix One→dokspot ↗ | Completed | 2026-01-07 | Not stated in snapshot |
| L’Oréal→Galderma ↗ | Announced | 2026-01-06 | Not stated in snapshot |
A discussion or rumour is not a completed transaction. An unstated value is not zero.
PEOPLE & OPPORTUNITYThe talent market
221 postings in the preceding 12 months. The full 833-posting snapshot covers 44 employers.
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The talent market
221 postings in the preceding 12 months. The full 833-posting snapshot covers 44 employers.
Most advertised job titles
0 tracked postings mention remote work.
The seniority mix
417 postings specify a level.
Skills employers mention
Top skills across 833 tracked postings in the available jobs snapshot.
Companies hiring
| Company | Open roles |
|---|---|
| Galderma ↗ | 13 |
| Sentec ↗ | 8 |
| Straumann Group ↗ | 8 |
| Unilabs ↗ | 7 |
| Hamilton Medical ↗ | 7 |
| Ypsomed ↗ | 6 |
| Nanolive ↗ | 5 |
| Sanoptis ↗ | 5 |
Large employers
| Company | Employees |
|---|---|
| Octapharma ↗ | 2,697 |
| Tecan ↗ | 2,318 |
| Medartis ↗ | 858 |
| Phonak ↗ | 772 |
| Inpeco ↗ | 544 |
| CRISPR Therapeutics ↗ | 458 |
| SHL Group ↗ | 444 |
| AliveDx ↗ | 432 |
THE PEOPLE BUILDING THE FIELDFounders and leaders
850 founders and chief executives across 560 companies.
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Founders and leaders
850 founders and chief executives across 560 companies.
Stephen Freke
ADC Therapeutics ↗Co-Founder ADC Therapeutics, ex-Founder Cibus, Celtic Pharma Management, Royalty Pharma, PaineWebber. University of Cambridge 1973
Bradley Paddock
CeQur ↗Cequr, ex-Stryker, ex-Microchips, Kellogg School of Management, Chicago, 2012
Greg Roche
Distalmotion ↗Ex-Zimmer Biomet, Stryker. Miami University BA 1995, Cleveland State University JD 1998
Roberto Iacone
Alentis Therapeutics ↗Ex-Ridgeline Therapeutics, Black Diamond Therapeutics, Roche. University of Naples Federico II MD, TU Dresden PhD
Alexandre Capet
MindMaze Therapeutics ↗Co-CEO-MindMaze · Ex-Bayer Pharmaceuticals, Voluntis, Sanofi · Sciences Po 1996, Paris Dauphine University - PSL 1998, HEC Paris 1998
Richard Ettl
SkyCell ↗Ex-Bobst. Stanford University BBA 2005, University of Friborg BA 2007
Volker Wendel
Sanoptis ↗Co-Founder Flamboyant, Founder HIM, ex- CFO ARTEMIS Augenkliniken und med. Versorgungszentren, CFO AMEOS Group. University of Mannheim 2000…
Jon Fyrwald
Syngenta ↗CEO Syngenta Group, ex-CEO Nalco, Univar, DuPont. University of Delaware BE 1981
Eliane Schutte
Xeltis ↗Xeltis, ex-The Medicines, ex-Profibrix, Maastricht University, 2004
Jeffrey Bode
Bright Peak Therapeutics ↗Co-Founder Synple Chem. Trinity University BA 1996, Caltech PhD 1998
George Garibaldi
Noema Pharma ↗Noema Pharma, ex-Retrotope, ex-Medday Pharmaceuticals, Paris Descartes
David Urech
Numab ↗Numab Therapeutics, ex-Numab, ex-Esbatech An Alcon Biomedical Research Unit, Biocenter, Basel, 2004
Education networks
83 profiles with education records.
Prior employers
5 profiles with prior-work records.
Profiles cover recorded founders and leaders; contact details remain in Radar.
NEWS INTELLIGENCEHow this industry appears in the news
279,795 articles in the measured 12-month window.
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How this industry appears in the news
279,795 articles in the measured 12-month window.
News volume trends
Life Sciences coverage across Switzerland · articles per complete quarter
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| Quarter | Articles |
|---|---|
| 2021Q2 | 23,436 |
| 2021Q3 | 24,059 |
| 2021Q4 | 19,616 |
| 2022Q1 | 24,159 |
| 2022Q2 | 23,513 |
| 2022Q3 | 21,860 |
| 2022Q4 | 30,031 |
| 2023Q1 | 28,856 |
| 2023Q2 | 28,631 |
| 2023Q3 | 23,753 |
| 2023Q4 | 21,625 |
| 2024Q1 | 30,706 |
| 2024Q2 | 31,180 |
| 2024Q3 | 29,303 |
| 2024Q4 | 26,562 |
| 2025Q1 | 45,699 |
| 2025Q2 | 27,121 |
| 2025Q3 | 199,636 |
| 2025Q4 | 20,831 |
| 2026Q1 | 32,433 |
Article volume measures coverage, not market sales.
Tone of coverage over time
Most-covered companies
Company share of voice
1,038 recorded company events across 122 companies; percentages use that event total.
Leading coverage topics
Life Sciences coverage across Switzerland · ranked by full-period article count.
Recent and prior counts use the source comparison windows.
Topics gaining and losing attention
Life Sciences coverage across Switzerland
| Keyword | Recent | Prior | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| tariff negotiations | 2,199 | 707 | 211% |
| free trade deals | 1,234 | 372 | 232% |
| trade dispute mechanisms | 1,122 | 254 | 342% |
| bilateral trade | 1,019 | 239 | 326% |
| diplomatic strategies | 539 | 321 | 68% |
| multilateral diplomacy | 536 | 242 | 121% |
| preferential tariff | 515 | 197 | 161% |
| trade barrier reduction | 463 | 146 | 217% |
| women\'s champions league | 463 | 172 | 169% |
| tariff rate quota | 421 | 157 | 168% |
| europa league | 160 | 899 | -82% |
| quarterfinals | 231 | 676 | -66% |
| final match | 139 | 639 | -78% |
| final match recaps | 253 | 546 | -54% |
| multilateral accords | 150 | 263 | -43% |
Event and signal lenses
Life Sciences coverage across Switzerland
Regulatory Risk
142,547 classified articlestariff negotiations, free trade deals, monetary easing
40.4% critical · 31.2% positiveFunding Momentum
27,125 classified articlescurrency intervention policies, inflation reports fx, trade deficits fx
38.0% critical · 44.3% positiveGrowth
40,030 classified articlesgdp growth forex, inflation reports fx, currency intervention policies
31.7% critical · 47.7% positiveLife Sciences coverage across Switzerland. Topic labels describe recorded classifications and can include broad context.
RESEARCH SIGNALSWhat Life Sciences research is working on
53,147 papers in the recorded worldwide scope.
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What Life Sciences research is working on
53,147 papers in the recorded worldwide scope.
Research orientation
Contribution mix
Tone counts: 42,568 positive · 8,415 neutral · 2,164 negative.
- Agriculture506 papers
- Antibiotic resistance341 papers
- Production233 papers
- Human health225 papers
- Sustainability221 papers
- Antimicrobial216 papers
- Food safety192 papers
- Food security181 papers
Landmark: The International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics consensus statement on the scope and appropriate use of the term prob
- Agriculture96 papers
- Food safety80 papers
- Gene66 papers
- Antibiotic resistance61 papers
- Toxicity56 papers
- Population55 papers
- Production52 papers
- Human health51 papers
Landmark: Genomic responses in mouse models poorly mimic human inflammatory diseases
- Gene1,464 papers
- Agriculture827 papers
- Fermentation719 papers
- Antimicrobial639 papers
- In vivo588 papers
- Population535 papers
- Transcriptome527 papers
- Downregulation and upregulation520 papers
Landmark: Copper-Zinc Superoxide Dismutase (SOD1) Is Released by Microglial Cells and Confers Neuroprotection against 6-OHDA Neurotoxicity
Leading institutions
Leading researchers
Highly cited breakthrough-labelled papers
- Copper-Zinc Superoxide Dismutase (SOD1) Is Released by Microglial Cells and Confers Neuroprotection against 6-OHDA Neurotoxicity9,015 citations
- In situ click chemistry generation of cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitors7,514 citations
- U1 snRNP regulates cancer cell migration and invasion in vitro7,224 citations
- Comprehensive molecular profiling of lung adenocarcinoma5,754 citations
- Lanthanum Chloride Inhibits LPS Mediated Expressions of Pro-Inflammatory Cytokines and Adhesion Molecules in HUVECs: Involvement of NF-κB-Jmjd3 Signal5,748 citations
Common problems researchers identify
4,503 papers · 7 recurring themes
Common problems researchers identify · 01Sustainable Biofuel and Biomass Production
781 papers17.3% of this theme group
Researchers discuss challenges in using microbes and plants for biofuel, biorefinery, and nutrient recycling.
Biofuel (41) · Synthetic biology (53) · Biomass (45) · Biorefinery (28)
A review on the plant microbiome: Ecology, functions, and emerging trends in microbial application
Biofertilizers: An ecofriendly technology for nutrient recycling and environmental sustainability
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| Year | Share index |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 60.6 |
| 2023 | 59.3 |
| 2024 | 61.9 |
| 2025 | 67.0 |
Common problems researchers identify · 02Food Safety and Processing Risks
757 papers16.8% of this theme group
Papers highlight microbial hazards, processing impacts, and health implications of modern food products.
Food safety (130) · Food processing (74) · Food products (50) · Human health (90)
Microbial Risks in Food: Evaluation of Implementation of Food Safety Measures
Nutritional quality and processing of plant proteins for healthy and sustainable foods
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| Year | Share index |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 70.2 |
| 2023 | 72.4 |
| 2024 | 77.4 |
| 2025 | 99.2 |
Common problems researchers identify · 03Gene Expression and mRNA Therapeutics
711 papers15.8% of this theme group
Studies examine mRNA, gene regulation, and cell‑culture methods for disease treatment and veterinary biosimilars.
Messenger RNA (28) · Gene (44) · Cell culture (23) · Gene expression (24)
Analysis of Cancer Metabolism by Imaging Hyperpolarized Nuclei: Prospects for Translation to Clinical Research
Evolution of Approaches to the Development, Life Cycle Control, and Interchangeability of Veterinary Biosimilars Based on Hemoproteins (with
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| Year | Share index |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 2510.1 |
| 2023 | 2495.8 |
| 2024 | 2199.0 |
| 2025 | 1697.8 |
Common problems researchers identify · 04Crop Nutrition and Food Security
693 papers15.4% of this theme group
Research focuses on fertiliser strategies, nutrient‑use efficiency, and germplasm improvement for secure food supplies.
Agriculture (208) · Crop (84) · Food security (86) · Germplasm (39)
Revisiting fertilisers and fertilisation strategies for improved nutrient uptake by plants
Breeding for nutrient use efficiency in crop plants: Mechanistic insights, genetic determinants, and emerging breeding technologies
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| Year | Share index |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 1635.2 |
| 2023 | 1667.4 |
| 2024 | 1799.9 |
| 2025 | 2026.9 |
Common problems researchers identify · 05Plant Disease Management and Immunity
691 papers15.3% of this theme group
Works address host‑pathogen interactions, fungicide use, and integrated pest‑management tactics.
Fungicide (44) · Integrated pest management (54) · Host (41) · Disease management (32)
Innate Immunity in Plants: An Arms Race Between Pattern Recognition Receptors in Plants and Effectors in Microbial Pathogens
Insect-Borne Plant Pathogens and Their Vectors: Ecology, Evolution, and Complex Interactions
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| Year | Share index |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 27.8 |
| 2023 | 29.2 |
| 2024 | 27.8 |
| 2025 | 37.2 |
Common problems researchers identify · 06Antimicrobial Resistance Across Sectors
447 papers9.9% of this theme group
Analyses cover resistance emergence in humans, livestock, and the environment and its broader impacts.
Antibiotic resistance (301) · Antimicrobial (164) · Antibiotics (126) · Drug resistance (49)
Antimicrobial resistance in humans, livestock and the wider environment
Antimicrobial use and resistance
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| Year | Share index |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 886.3 |
| 2023 | 838.0 |
| 2024 | 911.9 |
| 2025 | 963.5 |
Common problems researchers identify · 07Miscellaneous Biological and Chemical Topics
423 papers9.4% of this theme group
A diverse set of papers explores unrelated biochemical, legal, and methodological subjects.
Order (19) · NAD+ kinase (11) · Human being (12) · Sodium (11)
Modalidade, polaridade e legibilidade em resumos académicos: uma análise comparativa multidisciplinar
Obiteljska grupna konferencija: prilika za građansko pravosuđe?
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| Year | Share index |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 18.4 |
| 2023 | 21.9 |
| 2024 | 17.8 |
| 2025 | 12.5 |
Cautions
1,765 papers · 7 recurring themes
Cautions · 01Cellular Toxicity and Oxidative Stress Assays
379 papers21.5% of this theme group
Investigations caution about in‑vitro and in‑vivo models for assessing microplastic and drug‑induced stress.
In vivo (32) · Flow cytometry (16) · In vitro (27) · Oxidative stress (19)
Effects of Microplastics on Cell Viability, Phagocytic Activity and Oxidative Stress in Human Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells
Cell Painting for cytotoxicity and mode-of-action analysis in primary human hepatocytes
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| Year | Share index |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 1034.9 |
| 2023 | 1110.3 |
| 2024 | 911.7 |
| 2025 | 818.5 |
Cautions · 02Genomic Selection and Sustainable Livestock Feeding
257 papers14.6% of this theme group
Authors warn of complexities in breeding decisions and alternative protein sources for poultry.
Agriculture (45) · Selection (26) · Production (28) · Trait (16)
Genomic selection in plant breeding: from theory to practice
Future Directions for Sustainable Poultry Feeding and Product Quality: Alternatives from Insects, Algae and Agro-Industrial Fermented By-Pro
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| Year | Share index |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 1437.3 |
| 2023 | 1478.4 |
| 2024 | 1637.4 |
| 2025 | 1817.4 |
Cautions · 03Feed Additives and Human Dietary Shifts
245 papers13.9% of this theme group
Papers advise careful evaluation of bioactive feed compounds and plant‑protein substitution effects.
Feed additive (27) · Animal feed (28) · Feed conversion ratio (32) · Health benefits (30)
Natural Bioactive Compounds as Feed Additives: Strategies for Sustainable and Functional Livestock Production
The impact of substituting animal with plant protein foods in adults’ self-selected diets on environmental, nutritional, and health outcomes
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| Year | Share index |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 22.2 |
| 2023 | 20.9 |
| 2024 | 17.3 |
| 2025 | 18.2 |
Cautions · 04Food Contaminants and Regulatory Safety
240 papers13.6% of this theme group
Research highlights potential hazards from caffeine, insect pigments, and other emerging food contaminants.
Food safety (66) · Hygiene (21) · Contamination (29) · Food contaminant (20)
Caffeine (1, 3, 7‐trimethylxanthine) in Foods: A Comprehensive Review on Consumption, Functionality, Safety, and Regulatory Matters
Insect-derived food colorants: Chemistry, applications, safety, and regulatory perspectives
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| Year | Share index |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 91.3 |
| 2023 | 89.1 |
| 2024 | 95.4 |
| 2025 | 105.8 |
Cautions · 05DNA Damage and Repair Mechanisms
239 papers13.5% of this theme group
Studies caution about interpreting gene‑expression changes linked to DNA repair and cancer diagnostics.
Gene (41) · DNA damage (26) · DNA repair (13) · Gene expression (20)
Comparative analysis of microRNA expression in serum and plasma in patients screened for BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations
Homologous recombination deficiency in primary ER-positive and HER2-negative breast cancer
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| Year | Share index |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 2415.6 |
| 2023 | 2417.4 |
| 2024 | 2125.5 |
| 2025 | 1613.8 |
Cautions · 06Co‑Selection of Antimicrobial Resistance
206 papers11.7% of this theme group
Works stress the intertwined spread of antibiotic, biocide, and metal resistance in food‑borne microbes.
Antibiotic resistance (59) · Antibiotics (47) · Antimicrobial (38) · Bacteria (26)
Antibiotic use in food animals worldwide, with a focus on Africa: Pluses and minuses
Co-Selection of Resistance to Antibiotics, Biocides and Heavy Metals, and Its Relevance to Foodborne Pathogens
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| Year | Share index |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 886.3 |
| 2023 | 838.0 |
| 2024 | 911.9 |
| 2025 | 963.5 |
Cautions · 07Pesticide Resistance and Biological Control
199 papers11.3% of this theme group
Authors discuss modeling pesticide dosing and the limits of fungal endophytes for pest management.
Pesticide (34) · Integrated pest management (21) · PEST analysis (30) · Biological pest control (20)
The use of fungal entomopathogens as endophytes in biological control: a review
Managing pesticide resistance by changing the applied dose: a modeling analysis incorporating pesticide persistence and including low-dose m
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| Year | Share index |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 66.9 |
| 2023 | 65.3 |
| 2024 | 66.9 |
| 2025 | 75.8 |
Opportunities
22,038 papers · 7 recurring themes
Opportunities · 01Advanced Antibody and Imaging Techniques
1,044 papers17.4% of this theme group
Opportunities arise from novel antibodies, fluorescence methods, and flow cytometry for in‑vivo studies.
Antibody (70) · In vivo (81) · Fluorescence (40) · Flow cytometry (50)
Figure 4 from Ancestrally Diverse Autologous Patient-Derived Organoid–Immune Cell Coculture Platform for Addressing Immunotherapeutic Outcom
Preparation, Characterization, and Binding Mechanism of Nanobodies Targeting Multiple Serotypes of <i>Salmonella</i>
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| Year | Share index |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 561.4 |
| 2023 | 615.1 |
| 2024 | 467.1 |
| 2025 | 455.3 |
Opportunities · 02Gene Modulation for Disease Therapy
1,032 papers17.2% of this theme group
Research points to therapeutic potential of gene knockdown, apoptosis control, and cell‑growth regulation.
Downregulation and upregulation (106) · Apoptosis (80) · Gene knockdown (103) · Cell growth (43)
Fat Mass and Obesity‐Associated Protein Contributes to Tumorigenesis and Drug Resistance of Diffuse Large B‐Cell Lymphoma by Suppressing <sc
RasGRP3 Promotes RAP1B Activity to Inhibit Endothelial Inflammation and Alleviate Atherosclerosis in High-Fat Diet-Fed ApoE−/− Mice
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| Year | Share index |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 364.0 |
| 2023 | 394.7 |
| 2024 | 257.4 |
| 2025 | 261.8 |
Opportunities · 03Functional Plant‑Based Foods and Antioxidants
878 papers14.6% of this theme group
Papers explore health‑promoting ingredients, bioactive compounds, and sustainable protein sources.
Health benefits (78) · Functional food (61) · Ingredient (48) · Antioxidant (69)
Plant-based functional foods for healthy aging: current trends, bioactive compounds, and future perspectives
PLANT-BASED PROTEINS: SOURCES, EXTRACTION METHODS AND FUNCTIONAL PERSPECTIVES FOR THE SUSTAINABLE FOOD INDUSTRY
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| Year | Share index |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 26.7 |
| 2023 | 26.2 |
| 2024 | 27.1 |
| 2025 | 45.2 |
Opportunities · 04Epigenetic Editing and RNA Diagnostics
823 papers13.7% of this theme group
Studies reveal prospects for DNA‑methylation editing and sensitive miRNA detection platforms.
Gene (164) · DNA methylation (60) · Messenger RNA (76) · DNA damage (55)
Convergent DNA methylation abnormalities at enhancers and bivalent promoters in human growth disorders
Stimuli-ResponsiveFusion of Binary-Star IntelligentDNA System for the Signal-On Amplification Detection of Cancer-RelatedmiRNA
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| Year | Share index |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 2397.7 |
| 2023 | 2377.6 |
| 2024 | 2114.7 |
| 2025 | 1613.7 |
Opportunities · 05Novel Antimicrobials and Postbiotic Applications
809 papers13.5% of this theme group
Research highlights plant‑derived antimicrobials and microbial metabolites improving animal health.
Antimicrobial (126) · Antibiotic resistance (66) · Biological pest control (54) · Bacteria (87)
Plants as sources of new antimicrobials and resistance-modifying agents
Postbiotics: Multifunctional Microbial Products Transforming Animal Health and Performance
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| Year | Share index |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 524.8 |
| 2023 | 510.4 |
| 2024 | 554.5 |
| 2025 | 649.8 |
Opportunities · 06Genetic Improvement of Crop Yield Traits
717 papers11.9% of this theme group
Works focus on germplasm analysis, QTL mapping, and selection strategies to boost wheat productivity.
Germplasm (71) · Trait (52) · Quantitative trait locus (40) · Selection (53)
Evaluation of Genetic Variability and Trait Interrelationships Using Advanced Wheat Lines to Increase Yield
GENETIC VARIABILITY ANALYSIS FOR YIELD AND RELATED TRAITS IN WHEAT (TRITICUM AESTIVUM L.) MUTANT GENOTYPES
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| Year | Share index |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 53.0 |
| 2023 | 45.3 |
| 2024 | 39.2 |
| 2025 | 40.8 |
Opportunities · 07Sustainable Biomass Conversion and Bioeconomy
697 papers11.6% of this theme group
Papers present microbial fermentation and by‑product valorisation as routes to greener agriculture.
Biomass (67) · Sustainability (77) · Agriculture (102) · Biofuel (35)
Microbial Fermentation: A Sustainable Strategy for Producing High-Value Bioactive Compounds for Agriculture, Animal Feed, and Human Health
Bioactive Compounds From Agri‐Food By‐Products: Advancements in Environmental Sustainability and Bioeconomic Progress
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| Year | Share index |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 1514.8 |
| 2023 | 1566.1 |
| 2024 | 1742.6 |
| 2025 | 1980.2 |
How this field compares with the research baseline
Orientation shares compared with 25,000 papers in the reference sample.
| Research orientation | This field | Reference sample |
|---|---|---|
| Descriptive | 40.2% | 17.5% |
| Promising | 30.4% | 37.3% |
| Breakthrough | 14.1% | 26.0% |
| Problem-identifying | 8.3% | 9.7% |
| Cautionary | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Comparative | 2.4% | 3.9% |
| Critical | 1.0% | 0.9% |
Concerns receiving less research attention
Counts and shares refer to the stated research pool. A low count describes how much of that research is recorded here, not the absence of a real-world concern.
| Concern / example paper | Papers | Share | Raised as a problem | Worldwide share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Privacy & surveillanceSARS-CoV-2 wastewater genomic surveillance: approaches, challenges, and opportunities | 87 | 0.21% | 25 (28.7%) | 0.21% |
| Hardware, e-waste & supply chainFate and Transport of Antibiotic Residues and Antibiotic Resistance Genes following Land Application of Manure Waste | 61 | 0.15% | 4 (6.6%) | 0.15% |
| Bias & fairnessGeographic Prevalence Heterogeneity Creates Unavoidable Fairness-Accuracy Trade-offs in Antimicrobial Resistance Predict | 12 | 0.03% | 2 (16.7%) | 0.03% |
| Safety & misusePublic perceptions and information sources on genetically modified organisms in Kenya | 3 | 0.01% | 3 (100.0%) | 0.01% |
| Energy & datacenter footprintIntegration of GWAS and WGCNA Identifies PUE‐Related Gene <i>TaERF112</i> in Wheat | 1 | 0.0% | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0% |
| Water use | 0 | 0.0% | 0 (%) | 0.0% |
| Carbon & emissions of compute | 0 | 0.0% | 0 (%) | 0.0% |
| Labour & data work | 0 | 0.0% | 0 (%) | 0.0% |
| Concentration of compute power | 0 | 0.0% | 0 (%) | 0.0% |
Research orientation and citation rankings describe the covered collection. Its recorded publication dates do not support an overall publication-volume trend.
Institution and researcher rankings use citations to their covered work. Research scope: worldwide. This may be broader than the company geography.
INNOVATION SIGNALSWho files Life Sciences patents in Switzerland
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Who files Life Sciences patents in Switzerland
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Filing momentum
Who files the most
GEOGRAPHIC FOOTPRINTWhere companies are based
Company counts, hiring and disclosed funding across the recorded hubs.
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Where companies are based
Company counts, hiring and disclosed funding across the recorded hubs.

Zurich
164 companies29.3% across the displayed hubs
15 companies hiring · $2.0B disclosed funding
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Basel
121 companies21.6% across the displayed hubs
12 companies hiring · $3.9B disclosed funding
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Lausanne
91 companies16.2% across the displayed hubs
8 companies hiring · $1.2B disclosed funding
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Geneva
66 companies11.8% across the displayed hubs
5 companies hiring · $851.9M disclosed funding
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Schlieren
44 companies7.9% across the displayed hubs
1 companies hiring · $919.4M disclosed funding
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Zug
29 companies5.2% across the displayed hubs
4 companies hiring · $608.2M disclosed funding
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Epalinges
24 companies4.3% across the displayed hubs
2 companies hiring · $1.3B disclosed funding
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Bern
21 companies3.8% across the displayed hubs
2 companies hiring · $54.9M disclosed funding
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What does this landscape measure?
It measures the tracked company ecosystem, recorded funding, hiring and other available evidence. It is not a market-size estimate.
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No. A company can belong to several segments, so segment counts and funding can overlap.
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Company ecosystem snapshot: 31 August 2026. Funding is recorded in USD; filed accounts retain their stated currency and reporting basis. Each section identifies its own coverage. The news and research behind these sections is explorable in Prism.
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