Karlsruhe, Germany: innovation profile

Karlsruhe is number 311 in the 311 Innovation Cities Index, with an innovation score of 16. It is home to 11 R&D labs, 1 startup, 1 investor 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

• EnBW (#161)

Startups

• Codesphere

Investors

• Lea Partners

R&D labs

Bundesministerium für Landwirtschaft, Ernährung und Heimat, Deutscher Verein des Gas und Wasserfaches, Directorate-General Joint Research Centre, European Commission, Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, Helmholtz Association, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Landesregierung von Baden-Württemberg.