Gothenburg, Sweden: innovation profile

Gothenburg is number 499 in the 311 Innovation Cities Index, with an innovation score of 9. It is home to 6 R&D labs, 1 startup 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

• Stena AB (#1231)

Startups

• Appland

R&D labs

Institute for Management of Innovation and Technology, Qamcom Research and Technology (Sweden), Region Västra Götaland, Royal Society of Sciences and Letters in Gothenburg, Sweden government, Wallenberg Centre for Molecular and Translational Medicine.