Istanbul, Türkiye: innovation profile

Istanbul is number 707 in the 311 Innovation Cities Index, with an innovation score of 6. It is home to 4 R&D labs and 2 startups in the 311 Institute directories.

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

Startups

• BinBin
• Forsid

R&D labs

Baykar, Boğaziçi University, Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute, Koç University.