Nanterre, France: innovation profile

Nanterre is number 422 in the 311 Innovation Cities Index, with an innovation score of 11. It is home to 5 R&D labs, 1 investor and 2 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

• Vinci (#104)
• Technip Energies N.V. (#882)

Investors

• BNP Paribas Asset Management Europe

R&D labs

Institut des Sciences Humaines et Sociales, Institut des Sciences Humaines et Sociales, Institut des Sciences Humaines et Sociales, Université Paris Nanterre, Université Paris Nanterre.