# 28 leading Research Services companies in the Middle East

Tamtam tracks 28 Research Services companies headquartered in the Middle East. This list ranks all of them by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by TÜBİTAK, Weizmann Institute of Science and King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST). Their median headcount is 392. Half of them were founded in 2001 or later. The most common headquarters are Ankara (3), Gebze (2) and Istanbul (2).

This selection of large Research Services companies in the Middle East includes government research institutes, universities, and dedicated R&D centers. Many of these organizations are deeply involved in national development, technological advancement, and scientific exploration across various fields.

Key players include TÜBİTAK, an autonomous research council in Turkey, and the Weizmann Institute of Science, a multidisciplinary research institution in Rehovot. King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) supports national innovation in Riyadh, while TÜBİTAK BİLGEM specializes in information security and IT technologies in Gebze. The Technology Innovation Institute in Abu Dhabi focuses on applied research in advanced technologies. A notable pattern is the strong presence of Turkish organizations, with several major institutions like TÜBİTAK and its subsidiaries located across various cities.

🌍 Middle East · 28 companies · Updated Nov 15, 2026

| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [TÜBİTAK](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/tubitak) (tubitak.gov.tr)<br>Leading autonomous research council in Turkey, advancing science and technology through funding, conducting research, and supporting researchers to promote national development and innovation | Research Services | 🇹🇷 Ankara | 4,911 | 1963 |
| 2 | [Weizmann Institute of Science](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/weizmann-institute-of-science) (weizmann.ac.il)<br>A leading research institution with five faculties conducting multidisciplinary studies, pioneering advancements in science, and training research students | Research Services | 🇮🇱 Rehovot | 3,071 | 1934 |
| 3 | [King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/king-abdulaziz-city-for-science-and-technology-kacst) (kacst.gov.sa)<br>Support national research and innovation strategies, provide technological services, conduct R&D in key sectors, and foster industrial development. | Research Services | 🇸🇦 Riyadh | 2,646 | 1977 |
| 4 | [TÜBİTAK BİLGEM](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/tubitak-bilgem) (en.bilgem.tubitak.gov.tr)<br>A national R&D center specializing in information security, advanced electronics, and IT technologies through strategic partnerships, developing high-value technologies and products for competitiveness | Research Services | 🇹🇷 Gebze | 2,230 | 2010 |
| 5 | [Danish Technological Institute](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/danish-technological-institute) (teknologisk.dk)<br>A non-profit research institute focused on using technology to improve business, society, and people's lives through research, development, and consultancy services | Research Services | 🇧🇭 Taastrup | 1,585 | 1906 |
| 6 | [Harran University](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/harran-university) (harran.edu.tr)<br>An institution located in Şanlıurfa, contributing to higher education and scientific research while supporting regional development through cultural and social initiatives | Research Services | 🇹🇷 Sanliurfa | 1,254 |  |
| 7 | [Technology Innovation Institute](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/technology-innovation-institute) (tii.ae)<br>It is a global research institute focused on applied research in advanced technologies, addressing societal challenges through innovation and collaboration. | Research Services | 🇦🇪 Abu Dhabi | 1,251 | 2019 |
| 8 | [TUBITAK MARMARA ARASTIRMA MERKEZI](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/tubitak-marmara-arastirma-merkezi) (mam.tubitak.gov.tr)<br>Leading research center focusing on science and technology manufacturing, offering solutions to public, defense, private, and academic sectors with research, development, innovation, and consulting services | Research Services | 🇹🇷 Gebze | 740 | 1972 |
| 9 | [Izmir University of Economics](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/izmir-university-of-economics-izmir) (ieu.edu.tr)<br>Established in 2001, this institution of higher education aims to cultivate creative and dedicated individuals who adhere to Atatürk’s principles | Research Services | 🇹🇷 Izmir | 622 | 2001 |
| 10 | [mediSMART Contract Research Organization](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/medismart-contract-research-organization) (medismart.com.tr)<br>Clinical Research Organization in Turkey, offering efficient solutions for drug development with a team of over 350 employees | Research Services | 🇹🇷 Istanbul | 472 | 2008 |
| 11 | [Adana Alparslan Türkeş Bilim ve Teknoloji Üniversitesi](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/adana-alparslan-turkes-bilim-ve-teknoloji-universitesi) (atu.edu.tr)<br>A university promoting knowledge production, education, research, and service with a focus on innovation, productivity, and international excellence in education | Research Services | 🇹🇷 Adana | 444 | 2011 |
| 12 | [TUBITAK UZAY](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/tubitak-uzay) (uzay.tubitak.gov.tr)<br>Specializing in space technologies, electronics, and information technologies Leading R&D projects, small satellite design, and fostering international collaboration in space | Research Services | 🇹🇷 Ankara | 418 | 1985 |
| 13 | [Volcani Institute](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/volcani-institute) (agri.gov.il)<br>Leading Israeli institute specializing in agricultural research, aiding farmers with solutions, conducting research, and developing new technologies in agriculture and food sciences | Research Services | 🇮🇱 Rishon Lezion | 411 |  |
| 14 | [K](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/k)<br>This is NOT an official account! | Research Services | 🇹🇷 Kastamonu | 392 |  |
| 15 | [National Agricultural Research Center - NARC المركز الوطني للبحوث الزراعية](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/national-agricultural-research-center-narc) (narc.gov.jo)<br>Agricultural research center increasing plant & animal production sustainably by investing in local and adopted methods for ecological balance and development | Research Services | 🇯🇴 Baq'a | 318 | 1958 |
| 16 | [Health Institutes of Türkiye](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/health-institutes-of-turkiye) (tuseb.gov.tr)<br>Specializing in providing high-quality services and products to meet various needs, ranging from technology solutions to customer support | Research Services | 🇹🇷 Koşuyolu | 284 | 2015 |
| 17 | [IZMIR BIOMEDICINE AND GENOME CENTER (IBG)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/izmir-biomedicine-and-genome-center-ibg) (ibg.edu.tr)<br>Leading research center in Turkey focused on biomedicine and genome sciences, conducting powerful research, developing biotechnologies, and contributing to national industry transformation | Research Services | 🇹🇷 Balçova | 280 | 2014 |
| 18 | [BGN - Ben-Gurion University Technology Transfer](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/bgn-ben-gurion-university-technology-transfer) (bgn.bgu.ac.il)<br>Facilitating industry-academia collaborations, fostering research collaborations, and bringing inventions from labs to market through partnerships with multinational companies | Research Services | 🇮🇱 Beer Sheva | 205 |  |
| 19 | [Data Araştırma](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/data-arast-rma) (dataarastirma.net)<br>This organization conducts mystery shopping in Turkey, where individuals visit stores as customers, report on their experiences, and earn money in return | Research Services | 🇹🇷 Şişli | 185 |  |
| 20 | [MIGAL Galilee Research Institute](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/migal-galilee-research-institute) (migal.org.il)<br>A non-profit research institute in Kiryat Shemona specializing in biotechnology, environmental sciences, food technology, and agriculture to drive economic development in the Galilee | Research Services | 🇮🇱 Kiryat Shmona | 176 | 1979 |
| 21 | [University of Garmian](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/university-of-garmian) (garmian.edu.krd)<br>An independent university in Garmian with eight colleges offering programs in education, medicine, engineering, and law, previously part of University of Sulaimania | Research Services | 🇮🇶 Garmian- Kalar | 164 | 2010 |
| 22 | [Aegean Agricultural Research Institute](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/aegean-agricultural-research-institute) (arastirma.tarimorman.gov.tr)<br>An internationally recognized agricultural research institute focused on conserving genetic resources, producing solutions for agricultural challenges, and developing high-quality plant cultivars | Research Services | 🇹🇷 Izmir | 156 | 1963 |
| 23 | [NANOTAM - Bilkent University Nanotechnology Research Center](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/nanotam-bilkent-university-nanotechnology-research-center) (nanotam.bilkent.edu.tr)<br>A research center at Bilkent University focusing on nanotechnology, photonics, and semiconductor technologies with a focus on education and commercializing products | Research Services | 🇹🇷 Ankara | 155 | 2003 |
| 24 | [Reso](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/reso-seef-district) (resoinsights.com)<br>Provides comprehensive research and analytics solutions offering forward-looking insights, expert analysis, and practical recommendations for informed decision-making. | Research Services | 🇧🇭 Seef District | 148 | 2013 |
| 25 | [Pharmaceutical Research Unit](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/pharmaceutical-research-unit) (pru.com.jo)<br>A leading CRO providing biopharmaceutical services for over two decades, specializing in clinical research and regulatory writing with global accreditations and expertise in various pharmaceutical areas | Research Services | 🇯🇴 Amman | 148 | 1993 |
| 26 | [Tekstil Araştırma Geliştirme Merkezi](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/tekstil-arast-rma-gelistirme-merkezi) (teksarge.com)<br>Specialized consultancy center providing services in textiles from yarn to garment for domestic and international industrial investors with an expert team | Research Services | 🇹🇷 Bursa | 109 |  |
| 27 | [Qubitrium](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/qubitrium) (qubitrium.tech)<br>The company specializes in developing advanced quantum technologies for cryptography, communication, and sensing, offering products and services to industrial organizations | Research Services | 🇹🇷 Cekmekoy | 20 | 2020 |
| 28 | [ERARGE - Ergünler Co. Ltd. R&D Center](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/erarge-ergunler-co-ltd-r-and-d-center) (erarge.com.tr)<br>An SME operating in various sectors since 1975, with an R&D branch focused on hardware and software technologies, holding international patents and publications | Research Services | 🇹🇷 Istanbul | 17 | 1975 |

## How this list is built

Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 15, 2026.

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