Santa Clara, United States: innovation profile

Santa Clara is number 97 in the 311 Innovation Cities Index, with an innovation score of 52. It is home to 5 R&D labs, 15 startups, 6 investors and 10 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

• Nvidia (#23)
• Intel (#148)
• Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (#229)
• AMD (#230)
• Applied Materials (#283)
• Servicenow, Inc. (#586)
• Palo Alto Networks (#791)
• Arista Networks, Inc. (#809)
• Agilent Technologies, Inc. (#1003)
• Pure Storage (#1557)

Startups

• BespokeLabs.AI
• Bowtie Works
• Celestial AI
• Cohesity
• Dexmate
• Dremio
• Fabric of Truth
• Green Throttle Games
• Huski
• Mext
• Odiggo
• OnVibe
• Tao Digital Solutions
• VahatiCor
• nEye Systems

Investors

• Applied Ventures
• Asia2g Capital
• Aurum Partners
• Id Ventures America
• SK Telecom Venture Capital
• Taiwania Capital Management Usa

R&D labs

AMD, Applied Materials, Nielsen Engineering & Research (United States), NVIDIA, Rath Research Institute.