Norfolk, United States: innovation profile

Norfolk is number 434 in the 311 Innovation Cities Index, with an innovation score of 11. It is home to 1 R&D lab, 4 startups, 2 investors 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

• PRA Group (#F348)

Startups

• AdvisorFinder
• Cookie Finance
• Full Bloom Memory Care
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Investors

• Brown Advisory
• Harbor Group International

R&D labs

Virginia Clinical Research.