STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global leader in semiconductor technology, has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Global Innovators for 2025. This prestigious honor, awarded by Clarivate, acknowledges organizations that lead the world in technological research and innovation. The companies on this list prioritize innovation as a fundamental aspect of their strategy and operations.
“We are thrilled to be named a Top 100 Global Innovator for the seventh year in a row,” said Alessandro Cremonesi, Executive Vice President, Chief Innovation Officer, and General Manager of System Research and Applications at STMicroelectronics. “This recognition reflects ST’s consistent commitment to advancing innovation across our products, technologies, and manufacturing processes, and the dedication of our global teams. As the pace of technological progress accelerates, we continue to focus on developing groundbreaking semiconductor technologies that enable new applications and provide our customers with competitive advantages in sectors like automotive, industrial, personal electronics, and communications infrastructure.”
STMicroelectronics invests heavily in research and development, with approximately 20% of its workforce dedicated to product design, development, and technology. The company collaborates extensively with leading research institutions and corporate partners worldwide. Its Innovation Office connects emerging market trends with ST’s internal expertise to identify opportunities, ensuring the company stays ahead of competitors and continues to lead in both new and existing technology sectors. ST is recognized for its innovations in areas such as smart power technologies, wide bandgap semiconductors, edge AI solutions, MEMS sensors and actuators, optical sensing, and silicon photonics.
Gordon Samson, President of Intellectual Property at Clarivate, commented, “Being named a Top 100 Global Innovator is a remarkable achievement, especially given the rapid pace of innovation and the global competition. The increase in the volume of inventions over the past two decades is extraordinary, and developments in one region can now have a significant global impact. The Top 100 organizations play a crucial role in the deployment and diffusion of technology and knowledge.”
The rankings are compiled by the Clarivate Center for IP and Innovation Research, using the Derwent Strength Index, which evaluates the influence, success, and uniqueness of patents based on data from the Derwent World Patents Index (DWPI) and global patent records.
STMicroelectronics employs 50,000 innovators who work together to master the semiconductor supply chain and operate state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities. As an integrated device manufacturer, ST collaborates with over 200,000 customers and thousands of partners to develop products, solutions, and ecosystems that address key challenges and opportunities. ST’s technologies are crucial for driving smarter mobility, more efficient energy management, and the mass adoption of cloud-connected autonomous devices. Furthermore, the company is committed to becoming carbon neutral in all direct and indirect emissions by 2027, with a focus on sustainable practices such as sourcing 100% of its electricity from renewable sources by the end of that year.
