Evanston, United States: innovation profile

Evanston is number 255 in the 311 Innovation Cities Index, with an innovation score of 20. It is home to 4 R&D labs, 4 startups and 6 investors in the 311 Institute directories.

Part of the 311 Innovation Cities Index (311institute.com). Last updated 7 October 2026.

Startups

• Hidenn-Ai
• Pinch Med
• Syenex
• WFF

Investors

• Barrel Ventures
• Evanston Capital
• Fidus Investment
• Industrial Opportunity Partners
• Maxwell Street Capital Partners
• Silver Oak Services Partners,llc

R&D labs

Argonne National Laboratory, Chemistry of Life Processes Institute, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Northwestern University.