Ghent, Belgium: innovation profile

Ghent is number 515 in the 311 Innovation Cities Index, with an innovation score of 9. It is home to 8 R&D labs and 1 startup in the 311 Institute directories.

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

Startups

• MRM Health NV

R&D labs

Bio Base Europe, Cancer Research Institute Ghent, Centre for Advanced Process Technology for Urban Resource Recovery, Ghent University, Ghent University, Ghent University, Vlaams Instituut voor Biotechnologie, Yakult Honsha European Research Centre (Belgium).