The Top 100 Global Innovators
Recognizing the world’s most innovative organizations
Clarity from complexity:
The definitive benchmark for innovation leadership
The Clarivate Top 100 Global Innovators is more than a ranking: it is a guide to the future of invention. Built on the Derwent Strength Index, it measures innovation at its source: the invention. This year’s theme explores how artificial intelligence is shifting the location of innovation value, from the physical to the cognitive.
Where invention meets impact:
The world’s leading innovators
The innovators recognized in the Top 100 Global Innovators report don’t just react to change; they design for it. Their portfolios shape industries, influence markets and set new standards for originality and invention strength. Explore the full rankings to discover the companies and institutions leading the frontier of innovation.
Precision in practice:
The measure of innovation performance
Innovation leadership isn’t about perception; it’s about precision. Our methodology uses the Derwent Strength Index to evaluate inventions across five dimensions: influence, investment, success, rarity, and international reach. This patent-based framework ensures every ranking reflects true inventive strength and global impact, free from opinion.
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