2017: record year for Confederation R&D expenditure
Neuchâtel, 12.07.2018 - (FSO) – In 2017, the Confederation spent CHF 2.2 billion on research and experimental development (R&D). This represents a 7% increase compared with 2015, the year of the previous survey. This is a record amount, mainly paid in the form of contributions to support research activities. Over the same period, Confederation personnel employed in R&D activities declined by 4%, reaching 875 jobs in full-time equivalents. These findings are based on the analysis of administrative data by the Federal Statistical Office (FSO).
This press release and further information on this topic can be found on the FSO website (see link below).
Address for enquiries
Sandra Plaza Chardon, FSO, Economic Structure and Analyses, tel.: +41 58 463 63 48,
e-mail: sandra.plazachardon@bfs.admin.ch
Publisher
Federal Statistical Office
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