Henkel Consumer Brands Open Innovation Challenge 2025

Henkel Consumer Brands invites startups, researchers, and innovators to participate in the Open Innovation Challenge 2025, a competition seeking sustainable fabric care solutions. The event offers a €5,000 participation award and a chance to pitch to Henkel decision-makers, with finalists presenting at Henkel’s US Headquarters. It targets solutions in textile and fiber care that protect fabrics, extend lifecycle, and align with greener laundry care goals.

Participation award of €5,000; potential for collaboration, funding opportunities, and engagement with Henkel leadership; exposure to a global brand and potential long-term partnerships.

Open to startups developing innovative technologies, researchers and scientists working on textile and fiber solutions, entrepreneurs with sustainable laundry care ideas, and innovation teams from established organizations.

Submit a solution by the January 13, 2025 deadline via the challenge website.