Vancouver, Canada: innovation profile

Vancouver is number 102 in the 311 Innovation Cities Index, with an innovation score of 52. It is home to 14 R&D labs, 4 startups, 9 investors and 8 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

• Telus Corp (#535)
• lululemon athletica Inc. (#687)
• West Fraser Timber Co., Ltd (#1194)
• PAN American Silver Corp (#1568)
• Methanex Corp (#1574)
• Lionsgate Studios Corp. (#1900)
• Mercer International Inc. (#2280)
• Eldorado Gold Corp (#2309)

Startups

• Chip Data Centers
• GuideAI Health
• Synthesis Health
• Vsblty Groupe Technologies

Investors

• 1487297 B.C.
• Chrysalix Venture Capital
• Clarity Investment
• Firethorn Partners
• Fulcrum Capital Partners
• Investx Master GP1
• Mvf1 GP (canada)
• Parallel49 Equity
• Vistara Growth

R&D labs

AbCellera, BC Research (Canada), Centre for Drug Research and Development, Child and Family Research Institute, Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health, Government of Canada, Lululemon, Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences, Providence Health Care Research Institute, Sanctuary AI, Terry Fox Research Institute, Universities in Canada, University of British Columbia, Women's Health Research Institute.