Bristol, United Kingdom: innovation profile

Bristol is number 237 in the 311 Innovation Cities Index, with an innovation score of 21. It is home to 10 R&D labs, 9 startups 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

• Imperial Brands plc (#193)

Startups

• Actuation Lab
• Duality Quantum Photonics
• Ensilicated Technologies
• Genomic Labs
• Glaia
• Neuronostics
• Virti
• Wase
• Wing Tek

R&D labs

Bristol Robotics Laboratory, Equilibrium Research, GCHQ, Max Planck Society, Medical Research Council, National Co-ordinating Centre for Public Engagement, National Institute for Health and Care Research, National Institute for Health and Care Research, NHS Blood and Transplant, UK Research and Innovation.