Copenhagen, Denmark: innovation profile

Copenhagen is number 101 in the 311 Innovation Cities Index, with an innovation score of 52. It is home to 19 R&D labs, 5 startups, 3 investors and 11 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

• A.P. Møller - Mærsk A/S (#147)
• Carlsberg A/S (#577)
• Pandora A/S (#1299)
• Dfds A/S (#1300)
• H+H International A/S (#1731)
• Egmont Fonden (#1965)
• DKT Holdings ApS (#1997)
• TDC Brands A/S (#2079)
• MT Højgaard Holding A/S (#2504)
• Netcompany Group A/S (#2840)
• Nilfisk Holding A/S (#2938)

Startups

• Copenhagen Energy Islands ApS
• Female Invest
• Galecto Biotech
• Saltfoss Energy
• Zoios

Investors

• A.gain Capital
• Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners
• Glentra Capital P/S

R&D labs

Carlsberg Laboratory, Centre for Research in Intensive Care, Copenhagen Prospective Studies on Asthma in Childhood, Danish Institute for Human Rights, Danish Institute for International Studies, Danish Ministry of Climate, Energy and Utilities, Danish Ministry of Climate, Energy and Utilities, Danish Ministry of Employment, Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science, Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science, Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science, Danish National Centre for Social Research, Dansk Sygehus Institut, IKEA, Novo Nordisk Foundation, Quality of Life Research Center, Rigshospitalet, University of Southern Denmark, VIVE - The Danish Center for Social Science Research.