Sonova, the global leader in hearing care solutions, has been ranked first among the top 100 large companies in the latest “Switzerland’s Top Innovative Companies 2027” ranking, compiled by business magazines BILANZ and PME in collaboration with market research company Statista. The ranking, which recognizes a total of 185 companies from start-ups to large corporations, is based on surveys of experts and employees as well as objective criteria. The news was announced via NEWMEDIAWIRE.
The recognition highlights Sonova’s innovation across products, processes, and culture. Central to its achievement is its AI-powered hearing technology, which can extract speech from background noise in real time, and EON, Phonak’s latest portfolio of hearing aids that are now even lighter, smaller, and more energy-efficient. These advancements underscore Sonova’s commitment to turning advanced technology into solutions that people want to wear and that make hearing care easier to access and integrate into everyday life.
“We are proud to receive this independent recognition of Sonova’s innovative strength,” said Eric Bernard, Chief Executive Officer of Sonova. “Innovation is a central pillar of our strategy - we ‘innovate for adoption’ by turning advanced technology into solutions that people want to wear and that make hearing care easier to access and integrate into everyday life. By combining our audiological expertise with proprietary chip and software development and AI-based solutions, we help people with hearing loss hear better, including in complex listening situations.”
Anders Rosengren, Chief R&D Officer of Sonova, added, “By listening closely to users and hearing care professionals, we can focus our capabilities on what truly drives adoption and long-term satisfaction – more personalized solutions, appealing product design and seamless digital experiences that fit naturally into people’s lives. What truly sets Sonova apart as an innovation leader is our end-to-end ownership of the entire technology stack. This allows us to bring multiple technologies and disciplines together as one integrated system and to continuously translate long-term research and engineering into meaningful innovation.”
This latest recognition builds on Sonova’s strong track record in innovation rankings. In 2025, Sonova was ranked no. 1 among SMI companies for the second consecutive year in the annual innovation ranking by BILANZ, PME, and Statista, and also reached no. 12 out of 300 in Fortune magazine’s ranking of Europe’s most innovative companies, compiled in collaboration with Statista. These accolades reinforce Sonova’s position as a pioneer in the hearing care industry.
For readers and investors, Sonova’s consistent innovation leadership signals a company well-positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for hearing solutions. With approximately 18,000 employees serving people with hearing loss in more than 100 countries, and sales of CHF 3.6 billion in the 2025/26 financial year, Sonova’s ability to integrate AI and proprietary technology into user-friendly products could drive further market adoption and improve the quality of life for millions. The company’s vertically integrated model across Wholesale, Retail, and Cochlear Implants businesses, operating through brands such as Phonak, Unitron, AudioNova, and Advanced Bionics, provides a robust foundation for sustained innovation.
The ranking is a testament to Sonova’s dedication to innovation and its impact on the hearing care industry. As the company continues to push the boundaries of technology, its recognition as Switzerland’s most innovative large company underscores the importance of innovation in maintaining global competitiveness. For more information, visit www.sonova.com.
