Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: innovation profile

Riyadh is number 280 in the 311 Innovation Cities Index, with an innovation score of 18. It is home to 12 R&D labs, 2 investors and 1 of the world's largest companies in the 311 Institute directories.

Part of the 311 Innovation Cities Index. Last updated 7 October 2026.

Largest companies

• Saudi Electricity Company (#403)

Investors

• Alwaleed X.ai
• Public Investment Fund

R&D labs

King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center, Ministry of Health, National Center for Sustainable Agriculture Research and Development, National Center for Wildlife, Research and Innovation Institute, SABIC, Saudi Arabia government, Saudi Center for Disease Prevention and Control, Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation, Saudi Health Council, Saudi National Institute of Health.