10% rise in Confederation's research and development expenditure in 2023
Neuchâtel, 25.6.2024 - In 2023, the Confederation spent CHF 2.6 billion undertaking or in support of research and development activities. Compared with the previous year, this represents an increase of CHF 245 million (+10%). This trend is largely due to an increase in payments made to researchers in Switzerland. Over the same period, Confederation personnel employed in R&D activities grew by 3%, totalling 1166 jobs in full-time equivalents. These findings are based on open government data processed by the Federal Statistical Office (FSO).