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Top 25 Research and development consulting companies worldwide

Name: Research and development consulting companies worldwide
Creator: RevenueBase
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Compiled by the RevenueBase Data Team Data refreshed Nov 6, 2026 26,178 companies tracked

RevenueBase identified 26,178 company matches for research and development consulting companies worldwide as of November 2026 and tracks 235,288 professional contacts across them, including 65,452 with verified work emails. The United States is the largest market and London the largest hub.

This list covers company matches for research and development consulting companies worldwide, found by RevenueBase SmartSearch using the meaning of business descriptions in its company graph at Exact. Ranked by professionals tracked, largest first. Rows show recorded descriptions where available, Exact search membership and the snapshot date. Data refreshed November 6, 2026. Country and city lists for research and development consulting companies follow the table.

Published by RevenueBase, a B2B data infrastructure company. This list was built with RevenueBase SmartSearch, the natural-language company search RevenueBase customers use to build their own targeted lists and unlock verified emails and direct dials at the companies on them. How these lists are built and judged.

How to read this list RevenueBase SmartSearch · Exact Recorded Nov 6, 2026 How this list was built

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235,288Contacts tracked

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The 25 largest research and development consulting companies worldwide

Ranked by team size

Top 25 of 26,178 company matches for research and development consulting companies worldwide, ordered by professional contacts tracked in RevenueBase, largest first. Recorded Nov 6, 2026. The RevenueBase SmartSearch column shows Exact match membership in this saved search. Click a contact count to view that company's people. Totals use company locations recorded by RevenueBase; the displayed preview is a smaller selection.
#	Company	RevenueBase SmartSearch	Headquarters	Employees	Contacts
1	Icon PLC	Exact match	Dublin, JapanHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	10001+	28,180 contacts →
	Exact match “Since our foundation in Dublin, Ireland in 1990, our mission has been to help our clients to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
2	Amaris Consulting Part Of Mantu	Exact match	Chêne-bourg, SwitzerlandHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	5,001-10,000	5,223 contacts →
	Exact match “Amaris Consulting is an independent technology consulting firm providing guidance and solutions to businesses.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
3	FI Group	Exact match	Santa Coloma De Cervelló, SpainHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	1,001-5,000	2,790 contacts →
	Exact match “FI Group by EPSA is a Global Consulting Company specialising in the management of funding incentives such as R&D Tax Reliefs and R&D Grants, with over 24 years of experience in…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
4	Frost & Sullivan	Exact match	San Antonio, FL, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	1,001-5,000	2,542 contacts →
	Exact match “For over six decades, Frost & Sullivan has helped the world’s top companies toward transformational growth journeys that result in a stream of innovative growth opportunities.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
5	Baringa	Exact match	London, IL, United KingdomHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	1,001-5,000	2,311 contacts →
	Exact match “Baringa is a global consulting firm that helps leaders drive meaningful change and create value.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
6	P3	Exact match	Stuttgart, GermanyHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	1,001-5,000	1,580 contacts →
	Exact match “P3 group is an independent, owner-managed technology and management consulting group founded in 1996.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
7	Tyréns AB	Exact match	SwedenHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	1,001-5,000	1,371 contacts →
	Exact match “Tyréns is one of Sweden’s leading community development consultancies.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
8	Accenture Greece	Exact match	Kifisia, GreeceHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	1,001-5,000	1,169 contacts →
	Exact match “Η Accenture είναι ηγέτιδα εταιρεία παροχής συμβουλευτικών υπηρεσιών σε παγκόσμιο επίπεδο, δημιουργώντας απτή αξία με ταχύτητα και σε μεγάλη κλίμακα.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
9	W3global	Exact match	Frisco, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	501-1,000	1,166 contacts →
	Exact match “W3Global is a leading provider of end-to-end consulting services, empowering businesses to achieve their strategic goals and optimize their operations.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
10	TCG Lifesciences PVT LTD	Exact match	Kolkata, IndiaHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	1,001-5,000	1,069 contacts →
	Exact match “TCG Lifesciences Pvt.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
11	Go2b	Exact match	São Paulo, BrazilHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	n/a	881 contacts →
	Exact match “Criada em 2013, a Goiás Business nasceu para fornecer consultoria comercial para uma grande empresa de soluções em recursos humanos, tendo como resultado a geração de mais de 1.8…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
12	Apside	Exact match	Boulogne-billancourt, FranceHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	1,001-5,000	868 contacts →
	Exact match “We are true to our word Expertise, trust, careers For 36 years, Apside has cooperated with the largest French and European groups on their IT and scientific projects.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
13	Visiativ	Exact match	Lyon, FranceHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	1,001-5,000	770 contacts →
	Exact match “Through innovation and digitalisation, Visiativ delivers smarter ways of working that help businesses become more agile, efficient and collaborative.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
14	Square Management	Exact match	Neuilly Sur Seine, FranceHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	501-1,000	707 contacts →
	Exact match “Square Management est un cabinet de conseil spécialisé en stratégie et organisation qui accompagne ses clients dans l’anticipation, la conception et la réalisation de leurs…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
15	Niras International Consulting	Exact match	Copenhagen, DenmarkHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	201-500	684 contacts →
	Exact match “NIRAS International Development Consulting is one of Europe's largest development consulting firms.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
16	BPO BV	Exact match	Delft, NetherlandsHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	n/a	652 contacts →
	Exact match “BPO develops your idea into a functional and manufacturable product.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
17	Aizoon Technology Consulting	Exact match	Turin, ItalyHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	501-1,000	619 contacts →
	Exact match “aizoOn è una società di consulenza tecnologica di innovazione, indipendente che opera a livello globale con sedi in Italia, Europa, Australia e USA.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
18	AYES	Exact match	Milan, ItalyHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	501-1,000	585 contacts →
	Exact match “AYES is an International Engineering & Technology Consulting Company with main focus on Automotive, Aerospace & Defense, Railway, Energy, Pharma & Life Science.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
19	Lactec	Exact match	Curitiba, BrazilHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	501-1,000	579 contacts →
	Exact match “Lactec serves the market and society, offering innovative solutions using science and technology.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
20	Veranex	Exact match	Raleigh, NC, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	1,001-5,000	576 contacts →
	Exact match “Veranex is the world's first global Innovation Contract Research Organization (iCRO) providing integrated product development and contract research services for medical device and…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
21	Julhiet Sterwen	Exact match	Neuilly Sur Seine, FranceHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	501-1,000	566 contacts →
	Exact match “julhiet sterwen is a key player in management, human resources and operational consulting.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
22	Zabala Innovation Spain	Exact match	Pamplona, SpainHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	501-1,000	555 contacts →
	Exact match “International consultancy founded in 1986, Zabala Innovation is a leading firm in innovation strategy, a benchmark in the sector, offering comprehensive management of grants…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
23	The Insight Partners	Exact match	Pune, IndiaHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	201-500	545 contacts →
	Exact match “The Insight Partners is a one stop industry research provider of actionable solutions.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
24	Alten LTD - UK	Exact match	London, United KingdomHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	10001+	528 contacts →
	Exact match “We are a leading Engineering and IT consultancy operating across all sectors in 30 different countries.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
25	DELVE	Exact match	Madison, MA, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	201-500	514 contacts →
	Exact match “Delve is a product innovation services firm.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase

RevenueBase SmartSearch

Describe a niche business in your own words. RevenueBase SmartSearch compares the meaning of your description with company business descriptions compiled in the RevenueBase company graph. Exact, Similar, Related and Broad control how closely companies must fit.

This list uses Exact for “research and development consulting companies”. Each Exact match badge shows membership in that saved search; it is not an individual similarity score or a service-quality rating. Recorded descriptions are shown where available.

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Research and development consulting companies worldwide at a glance

As of Nov 6, 2026

27.8%Verified-email coverage

9.0Average contacts per company

1-10Median size (employees)

1.7%Largest-city concentration · London

Nov 6, 2026Page data refreshed

Companies by employee count

1-10

19,123

11-50

5,408

51-200

1,132

201-500

259

501-1,000

1,001-5,000

5,001-10,000

10001+

Email recency is reported on each country list linked below.

How this list was built

The recorded descriptions help you assess these company matches. Check a company’s website for its current services and locations.

Source: The RevenueBase company graph: 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts resolved from primary sources, queried with RevenueBase SmartSearch, the natural-language company search available to every RevenueBase user.
Coverage: Every country. Country and city lists for research and development consulting companies are linked below.
What qualifies: Company records worldwide whose business descriptions match “research and development consulting companies” by meaning at the Exact setting. Descriptions are compiled in the RevenueBase company graph from public websites, profiles and company information where available; they are not guaranteed quotations from the company's website.
RevenueBase SmartSearch: Describe a niche company in your own words to find businesses by meaning. Exact, Similar, Related and Broad control the breadth of RevenueBase SmartSearch. This saved list uses Exact. Each row's Exact match badge shows inclusion in that search, not an individual score or a service-quality judgment.
Public preview: The public preview omits records without a verified work email. Dataset totals and geographic summaries describe the full matched records before these preview filters.
Match quality: RevenueBase's August 25, 2026 study assessed 4,198 description/company pairs across matching settings. The publisher reports 86% good or better at Exact. This evaluates the method across queries; it does not audit this individual list. Recorded company descriptions, where available, help you judge each match yourself. Read the full methodology: how the lists are built and what the study measures.
Ranking: Team size, largest first: companies are ordered by the number of professionals RevenueBase tracks at each one. Employee ranges shown are reported bands, for context.
Verification: Every displayed company carries at least one verified work email. RevenueBase tracks 65,452 professional contacts with verified work emails across the full matched dataset. Contacts re-verify on a rolling cadence, and each contact's own verification date is shown inside RevenueBase.
Refresh: This page's figures were pulled from the company graph on November 6, 2026. Lists refresh periodically as the graph is re-checked.
Record context: Company records and descriptions can change. Check the company's website for its current services and locations.

Research and development consulting companies by location

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Frequently asked

What is RevenueBase SmartSearch?

RevenueBase SmartSearch finds niche companies by the meaning of their business descriptions in the RevenueBase company graph. Exact, Similar, Related and Broad control how closely companies must fit your description. This list uses Exact for “research and development consulting companies”; each Exact match badge shows search membership, not an individual similarity or quality score.

How many research and development consulting companies are there worldwide?

RevenueBase identified 26,178 company matches for research and development consulting companies worldwide as of November 2026, using the meaning of business descriptions at Exact. This is the recorded matched set in the RevenueBase company graph.

What is the largest company on this list?

Icon PLC tops the displayed preview by professional contacts tracked in RevenueBase. Recorded headquarters appear in the company rows.

Which country has the most research and development consulting companies?

The United States leads with 4,753 companies, followed by the United Kingdom (1,408) and India (1,335). Every research and development consulting companies list by country and city is linked on this page.

Which city has the most research and development consulting companies?

London leads with 451 company records, followed by Paris (301) and Sao Paulo (272).

How do I get contact information for these companies?

A free RevenueBase account lets you run this exact search and work limited free results with 500 credits to start. Upgrading provides access to the 65,452 professional contacts with verified work emails tracked across these 26,178 companies; direct dials are available where recorded.

How current is this list?

The list refreshes periodically as the company graph is re-checked. This page's figures were pulled on November 6, 2026.

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RevenueBase is a B2B data infrastructure company. Its company graph covers 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts, with emails verified on a rolling cadence rather than scraped once and left to decay. These company lists are generated directly from that graph with RevenueBase SmartSearch, the same natural-language company search every RevenueBase user has: describe a market in plain words, get the companies that match, and add verified emails and direct dials for the people at them. It is the same data that powers RevenueBase's B2B data products, and a free account includes 500 credits to start. How these lists are built and judged.