Dalian, China: innovation profile

Dalian is number 218 in the 311 Innovation Cities Index, with an innovation score of 23. It is home to 11 R&D labs and 6 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

• Hengli Petrochemical Co., Ltd. (#288)
• YTO Express Group Co., Ltd. (#724)
• Guangdong Songfa Ceramics Co., Ltd (#1755)
• Dalian Huarui Heavy Industry Group Co., Ltd. (#2101)
• China Railway Tielong Container Logistics Co., Ltd. (#2450)
• Liaoning Cheng Da Co., Ltd. (#2639)

R&D labs

Belarusian State University, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Key Laboratory of Materials Modification by Laser, Ion and Electron Beams, National Marine Environmental Monitoring Center, Universities in China.