Düsseldorf, Germany: innovation profile

Düsseldorf is number 553 in the 311 Innovation Cities Index, with an innovation score of 8. It is home to 4 R&D labs and 2 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

• TK Elevator (#745)
• Rheinmetall AG (#906)

R&D labs

German Cement Works Association, Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, Max Planck Society, Ministerium für Wirtschaft, Innovation, Digitalisierung und Energie des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen.