Utrecht, Netherlands: innovation profile

Utrecht is number 295 in the 311 Innovation Cities Index, with an innovation score of 17. It is home to 9 R&D labs, 2 startups, 2 investors 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

• Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A. (#F87)

Startups

• Abbey Games
• Sokpop Collective

Investors

• Aqua-Spark Management
• Gilde Healthcare Partners

R&D labs

Danone Nutricia Research (Netherlands), Dianet, Netherlands Metabolomics Centre, Netherlands Proteomics Centre, Nutricia Research (Netherlands), Pharmo Institute, Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences, Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences, Trimbos Institute.