Stuttgart, Germany: innovation profile

Stuttgart is number 342 in the 311 Innovation Cities Index, with an innovation score of 14. It is home to 12 R&D labs and 1 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

• Mercedes-Benz Group (#36)

R&D labs

Bosch Health Campus, Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research, Max Planck Society, Max Planck Society, Mercedes-Benz, Research Institute of Automotive Engineering and Vehicle Engines Stuttgart.