Significance

Nowadays, it is hard to imagine a branch of industry operating without information and communications technology (ICT). Strategically speaking, ICT is becoming an increasingly pivotal competitive factor. The ICT eco system includes the following sub-sectors:

• ICT hardware
• ICT trade and distribution
• Telecommunications
• IT services
  

Growing Sector

According to STATENT statistics on corporate structure, around 70,800 people were employed in 5,800 ICT workplaces in the canton of Zurich in 2022, compared with around 206,000 in 23,700 workplaces across Switzerland.
Gross value added amounted to around CHF 15.5 billion in the canton of Zurich and CHF 43.2 billion across Switzerland. However, ICT specialists also work in other sectors of the economy, as shown by the Swiss Labour Force Survey (SAKE), for example in the finance and insurance industry, in trade and in consulting.

Well-known Representatives of ICT

Well-known ICT companies and facilities with roots or business activities in the Zurich area include Avaloq, Adnovum, Crealogix, Doodle, Ergon Informatik, Facebook, Google Research, IBM Research Laboratory Rüschlikon, Microsoft, Namics, Netcetera, Noser Group and Zühlke.  

Innovation Zurich #Digital

«Innovation Zurich #Digital» brings together people committed to advancing Zurich as an ICT hub. It is supported by the city, the canton, and a dedicated programme committee.

The goals and responsibilities of «Innovation Zurich #Digital» include:

• Strengthening Zurich as an ICT hub and showcasing its ICT expertise
• Uniting the efforts of ICT stakeholders across the Zurich metropolitan area
• Involving actors along the entire value chain, including user companies
• Supporting and reinforcing existing initiatives

Companies, organisations, and individuals can join the Innovation Zurich #Digital cooperation network.

Education & Promoting Young Talent

The demand for ICT specialists is considerable and will further increase in the future. The following organisations offer educational programmes, measures to raise awareness and the opportunity to conduct experiments:

Key Players