Rotterdam, Netherlands: innovation profile

Rotterdam is number 451 in the 311 Innovation Cities Index, with an innovation score of 10. It is home to 3 R&D labs, 1 startup, 1 investor 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

• Koninklijke KPN N.V. (#1045)
• Koninklijke Vopak N.V. (#2533)

Startups

• CruiseOnline Group

Investors

• HAL Investments

R&D labs

Erasmus MC, IVO Addiction Research Institute, Netherlands Institute for Innovative Ocular Surgery.