Halifax, Canada: innovation profile

Halifax is number 630 in the 311 Innovation Cities Index, with an innovation score of 7. It is home to 4 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

• Emera Inc (#1089)

Startups

• ClearDynamic

R&D labs

Beatrice Hunter Cancer Research Institute, Genome Atlantic, National Research Council Canada, Ocean Tracking Network.