Boise, United States: innovation profile

Boise is number 198 in the 311 Innovation Cities Index, with an innovation score of 28. It is home to 6 R&D labs, 8 startups, 2 investors and 5 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

• Albertsons Companies, Inc. (#92)
• Micron Technology, Inc. (#217)
• Simplot (#695)
• Boise Cascade Company (#1069)
• Idacorp (#2344)

Startups

• Clearwater Analytics Holdings
• CoffeeNow
• Contio
• Fincretive
• Landlord Tech
• Pitch Aeronautics
• Swear
• Switchboard Health

Investors

• Teleo Capital
• Venturi Private Wealth

R&D labs

Agricultural Research Service - Pacific West Area, Higher Education Research Council, Micron, St. Luke's Mountain States Tumor Institute, United States Geological Survey, US Forest Service.