Tempe, United States: innovation profile

Tempe is number 195 in the 311 Innovation Cities Index, with an innovation score of 28. It is home to 1 R&D lab, 7 startups, 1 investor and 9 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

• Avnet, Inc. (#294)
• Carvana Co. (#400)
• Amkor Technology, Inc. (#1024)
• Gen Digital Inc. (#1287)
• GoDaddy Inc. (#1290)
• Opendoor Technologies Inc. (#1391)
• Align Technology (#1459)
• Benchmark Electronics (#1863)
• Dutch Bros. Coffee (#2419)

Startups

• Basata
• Eighth Era Studios
• Gut-Brain-Axis Therapeutics
• Legacy EV
• Mainstay Labs
• RunBuggy OMI
• TruLite Health

Investors

• PHX Manco

R&D labs

Radiant Research (United States).