Openness is the key to successful innovation. We invest in much more than just our internal innovation potential to facilitate the development of promising innovations in our business units. We rely on open collaboration and open innovation – cooperating with external partners such as start-ups or other partners from our ecosystem to develop and drive ideas forward together, to inspire each other, and to provide mutual support. Our incubator teams and tech & digital innovation hubs help us to achieve this, coupled with our expertise in the field of venture capital.
Innovation through Cooperation
Shaping the future together: we are investing in meaningful collaborations and relying on open innovation for new ideas and partnerships. Working with our steadily growing network, we are developing digital business models and pioneering technology solutions.
OPEN INNOVATION INITIATIVES
We seek active cooperation and partnerships with players in consumer and industrial sectors. A key factor for success is cooperation on an equal footing: we want to combine the best of two worlds to create a win-win situation for both sides. In addition to specific projects, Henkel receives important input, fresh ideas and new food for thought. Our partnerships, on the other hand, can gain access to global markets, entrepreneurial know-how and the opportunity for investment. We also rely on tech & digital innovation hubs as centers for innovation for our digital transformation. Learn more about our diverse partnerships from academic and industrial sectors.
CORPORATEVENTURING
