Detroit, United States: innovation profile

Detroit is number 197 in the 311 Innovation Cities Index, with an innovation score of 28. It is home to 3 R&D labs, 3 startups, 6 investors and 5 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

• General Motors Company (#32)
• Dauch Corporation (#1147)
• DT Midstream, Inc. (#2776)
• Ally Financial Inc. (#F155)
• Rocket Companies, Inc. (#F172)

Startups

• LORCAPT Intermediary Holdings
• Patensee
• Rivet Work

Investors

• Assembly Ventures
• Assembly Ventures Select
• Detroit Venture Partners
• Fontinalis Partners
• Huron Capital Partners
• Rockbridge Growth Equity

R&D labs

DMC University Laboratories, Kresge Eye Institute, McLaren Health Care.