Orlando, United States: innovation profile

Orlando is number 139 in the 311 Innovation Cities Index, with an innovation score of 41. It is home to 5 R&D labs, 12 startups, 6 investors and 6 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

• Darden Restaurants, Inc. (#589)
• Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (#1280)
• Travel & Leisure Co. (#1462)
• United Parks & Resorts Inc. (#2412)
• Xenia Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (#3012)
• Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation (#F201)

Startups

• Crossmint
• Fountain Life
• InterTrade Direct
• Neighborhood Beverage Company
• Nomad Global
• Pete
• QoreAI Holdings
• Relativity Networks
• Soarce
• Swipe Savvy
• ThreatLocker
• Xtresse

Investors

• Assurance Mezzanine Capital
• Blue Lagoon
• CNL Fund
• Deepwork Capital
• Reforge Capital
• RM Manager

R&D labs

AdventHealth Orlando, Compass Research, Naval Air Systems Command, Orlando Clinical Research Center, Orlando Immunology Center.