Hanover, Germany: innovation profile

Hanover is number 399 in the 311 Innovation Cities Index, with an innovation score of 12. It is home to 10 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

• Continental AG (#174)

R&D labs

Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources, Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, German Centre for Higher Education Research and Science Studies, German Institute of Rubber Technology, German Liver Foundation, Leibniz University Hannover, Leibniz University Hannover, LIAG Institute for Applied Geophysics, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Research Center for Translational Regenerative Medicine.