Basel, Switzerland: innovation profile

Basel is number 501 in the 311 Innovation Cities Index, with an innovation score of 9. It is home to 7 R&D labs and 1 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

• BeOne Medicines Ltd (#1220)

R&D labs

European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Friedrich Miescher Institute, Institute for Medical Informatics and Biostatistics, Novartis, Roche, Swiss Centre for Applied Human Toxicology, University of Basel.