Ürümqi, China: innovation profile

Ürümqi is number 171 in the 311 Innovation Cities Index, with an innovation score of 32. It is home to 10 R&D labs and 11 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

• Tianshan Material Co., Ltd. (#729)
• Goldwind Science and Technology Co., Ltd. (#739)
• Guanghui Energy Co., Ltd. (#1416)
• Xinjiang Zhongtai Chemical Co., Ltd. (#1477)
• Xinjiang Bayi Iron and Steel Co., Ltd. (#1917)
• Tecon Biology Co., Ltd. (#2018)
• Xinjiang Beixin Road and Bridge Group Co., Ltd. (#2459)
• Xinjiang Communications Construction Group Co., Ltd. (#2716)
• Xinjiang Joinworld Co., Ltd. (#2961)
• Bohai Leasing Co., Ltd. (#F162)
• Shenwan Hongyuan Group Co., Ltd. (#F243)

R&D labs

Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Science and Technology Department of Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, Xinjiang Academy of Animal Science, Xinjiang Academy of Forestry, Xinjiang Institute of Materia Medica, Xinjiang Institute of Water Resources and Hydropower Research, Xinjiang Research Institute of the Huairou Laboratory, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Product Quality Supervision and Inspection Institute.