Little Rock, United States: innovation profile

Little Rock is number 386 in the 311 Innovation Cities Index, with an innovation score of 12. It is home to 3 R&D labs, 1 startup, 1 investor and 3 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

• Dillard’s, Inc. (#1038)
• Uniti Group Inc. (#2071)
• Westrock Coffee Co. (#2873)

Startups

• BLP

Investors

• The Circumference Group

R&D labs

Arkana Laboratories, Arkansas Rice Research and Promotion Board, Arkansas Science & Technology.