Value proposition

Inspiring innovation through collaboration

Unilever Foundry combines Unilever's global expertise and reach with dynamic start-ups and innovators to tackle real-world challenges and create new value for all.

From achieving net zero and tackling plastic waste to regenerating nature and maximising the benefits of AI, we believe that collective action is crucial to unlock new ideas at speed.

Since 2014, we have forged over 400 strategic collaborations between Unilever’s business groups and organisations from the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

start-up collaboration, innovation, consumer goods, co-creation, innovation ecosystem, partnerships, ecosystem insights, strategy, technology, AI, scoping, scaling solutions, net zero, regenerative agriculture, immersive experiences, sensory understanding, circular packaging, wellness diagnostics, personalisation, tech-enabled business models, R&D, speed to market, customer insights, product validation, solution validation, and accelerated innovation