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Inside Europe's most innovative companies 2026

Fortune published its second annual ranking of 300 innovative companies on June 18, 2026. The list spans 21 sectors and 18 countries. ASML Holding takes the top spot.

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New data indicates Europe spends less of its GDP on research and development than China, Japan, or the U.S.

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  1. Fortune Lists Top 300 Innovative European Companies

    Fortune published its second annual ranking of 300 innovative companies on June 18, 2026. The list spans 21 sectors and 18 countries. ASML Holding takes the top spot.

    What's confirmed:

    • Fortune released its second annual list of 300 innovative companies from 18 countries and 21 sectors on June 18, 2026.
    • ASML Holding holds the first position on the innovation list.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Europe spends less of its GDP on research and development than the U.S., Japan, or China.
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  2. ASML Holding Tops Fortune Europe's Most Innovative Companies 2026

    Fortune released its second annual list of 300 innovative companies from 18 countries and 21 sectors on June 18, 2026. ASML Holding holds the first position. Other top firms include Ericsson, Endress+Hauser, Rolls-Royce, and Infineon Technologies.

    What's confirmed:

    • ASML Holding is the top ranked company on the 2026 Fortune Europe's Most Innovative Companies list.
    • The top five companies include ASML Holding, Ericsson, Endress+Hauser, Rolls-Royce, and Infineon Technologies.
    • The list includes 300 companies across 18 countries and 21 sectors.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Infobip ranked in the top 25 of the list.
    confidence 100%

  3. Fortune Releases 2026 Europe's Most Innovative Companies List

    Fortune has identified 300 innovative companies across 18 countries and 21 sectors. The ranking includes a range of businesses from AI-powering semiconductor firms to 360-year-old manufacturers. The list is now in its second year.

    What's confirmed:

    • ASML Holding is the top ranked company on the list.
    • The Top 5 list includes ASML Holding, Ericsson, Endress+Hauser, Rolls-Royce, and Infineon Technologies.
    • The ranking features 300 companies across 21 sectors and 18 countries.
    • Eligible companies for the ranking must have more than 250 employees.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Infobip is ranked in the top 25 of the list.
    • The ranking assesses companies across three dimensions.
    confidence 100%