Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: innovation profile

Kuala Lumpur is number 268 in the 311 Innovation Cities Index, with an innovation score of 19. It is home to 13 R&D labs and 3 investors in the 311 Institute directories.

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

Investors

• Khazanah Nasional
• Navis Capital
• Tael Management Co. (cayman)

R&D labs

Bio-Environmental Engineering Research Centre, Bio-Process and Molecular Engineering Research Unit, Centre for Defence and International Security Studies, Government of Malaysia, Institut Sukan Negara, Institut Tadbiran Awam Negara, Institute for Medical Research, Institute of Diplomacy and Foreign Relations, Malaysia government, Malaysian Nuclear Agency, Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, National Heart Institute, United Nations University.