Gaithersburg, United States: innovation profile

Gaithersburg is number 971 in the 311 Innovation Cities Index, with an innovation score of 4. It is home to 2 R&D labs 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

• Novavax (#2908)

R&D labs

National Institute of Standards and Technology, NIST.