Cupertino, United States: innovation profile

Cupertino is number 345 in the 311 Innovation Cities Index, with an innovation score of 14. It is home to 1 R&D lab, 5 startups, 3 investors 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

• Apple Inc. (#4)

Startups

• Genabot
• HackerRank
• Nexa AI
• PAIR Systems
• Perfumeo

Investors

• Aimtop Advisors
• SP Asset
• Venelite Ventures

R&D labs

Apple.