Padua, Italy: innovation profile

Padua is number 464 in the 311 Innovation Cities Index, with an innovation score of 10. It is home to 6 R&D labs 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

• Stevanato Group S.p.A. (#2705)
• Safilo Group S.P.A. (#2951)

R&D labs

Institute for the Science and Technology of Plasmas, Interdepartmental Centre "Giorgio Levi Cases" for Energy Economy and Technology, Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, National Institute for Astrophysics, National Research Council, Sistema Nazionale per la Protezione dell'Ambiente.