Innovation is at the heart of everything we do within Research and Development at Unilever.
With around 5,000 world-leading experts, including more than 500 PhDs, we’re trailblazers in scientific research for our 30 Power Brands, which are trusted and loved across the globe.
Every day, we help 3.4 billion people enjoy cleaner homes, tastier meals, superior hygiene, and more confidence from their beauty regimes. And our commitment goes beyond just improving lives; we’re dedicated to making our products good for the planet too.
Our experts are pushing the boundaries of science and shaping the future of innovation, by leading in cutting-edge fields such as the microbiome, biotechnology and next-generation packaging materials. Our work sits at the very heart of Unilever’s Growth Action Plan: using the latest science and technology and prioritising innovations we can scale to drive category growth and market development.
With a product portfolio protected by over 20,000 patents, our new technologies and ingredients are unique but are also unmatched by our competitors.
Our pioneering work takes place in our global R&D centres, which are strategically located in some of the world’s most dynamic markets – the UK, US, India, China and the Netherlands. We also have many local R&D teams driving innovation and excellence.
As a team, we’re dedicated to sourcing ingredients sustainably and pioneering ways to advance science without testing on animals, setting new standards in the industry.
Working with partners to accelerate scientific discovery.
"At Unilever, we’re dedicated to crafting superior products that don’t just meet the daily needs of our 3.4 billion consumers worldwide but also make a meaningful difference in their lives – all while being good to our planet.
With our cutting-edge science capabilities and global teams, we’re leaders in innovation, harnessing digital tools to accelerate groundbreaking discoveries."
