Liverpool, United Kingdom: innovation profile

Liverpool is number 554 in the 311 Innovation Cities Index, with an innovation score of 8. It is home to 3 R&D labs, 3 startups 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

• Princes Group plc (#1968)

Startups

• Gt Green Technologies
• Lucid Games
• Starship Group

R&D labs

Leverhulme Research Centre for Functional Materials Design, National Institute for Health and Care Research, Natural Environment Research Council.