Belfast, United Kingdom: innovation profile

Belfast is number 474 in the 311 Innovation Cities Index, with an innovation score of 10. It is home to 3 R&D labs, 5 startups and 1 investor in the 311 Institute directories.

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

Startups

• Amply Discovery
• Catagen Green Emissions Testing
• Halo Technologies Europe
• Prism Studios
• Stimoxygen

Investors

• Capital Gearing Trust

R&D labs

Agri Food and Biosciences Institute, Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency, Queen's University Belfast.