Athens, Greece: innovation profile

Athens is number 347 in the 311 Innovation Cities Index, with an innovation score of 14. It is home to 8 R&D labs, 1 investor and 2 of the world's largest companies in the 311 Institute directories.

Part of the 311 Innovation Cities Index (311institute.com). Last updated 7 October 2026.

Largest companies

• Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (#3058)
• Danaos Corp (#3059)

Investors

• Evio Venture Capital

R&D labs

Alexander Fleming Biomedical Sciences Research Center, Benaki Phytopathological Institute, Centre for Planning and Economic Research, Greece government, Independent Authority for Public Revenue, National Centre for Social research, National Observatory of Athens, Thorax Foundation.