Pasadena, United States: innovation profile

Pasadena is number 155 in the 311 Innovation Cities Index, with an innovation score of 37. It is home to 9 R&D labs, 6 startups, 8 investors and 3 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

• Tetra Tech, Inc. (#1204)
• Alexandria Real Estate Equities (#1752)
• East West Bancorp (#F222)

Startups

• FastLane Labs
• Mitico
• ProrataAI
• Sophia Space
• StrokeDx
• Tele911

Investors

• Calibrate Ventures
• CMR Capital
• Felicitas Global Partners
• Folvex Capital
• KCB Management
• Pasadena Private Wealth
• Strategy Asset
• Three-Sixty Health Venture Partners

R&D labs

Aeolis Research (United States), Amazon, California Institute of Technology, Kavli Nanoscience Institute, LIGO Scientific Collaboration, Lotus Clinical Research, NASA, TMT Observatory, Universities in United States.