Stronger Communities

Why does Reckitt support local innovators and solutions?

We believe that health begins at home. That’s why we help strengthen communities by supporting local entrepreneurs who have the knowledge and familiarity of the people they serve. These leaders drive economic growth, job creation and social impact. We back those who are creating bold, practical solutions to improve health and wellbeing where it matters most.

What is Reckitt Catalyst

Reckitt Catalyst is a global social innovation hub supporting entrepreneurs who are expanding access to health and hygiene. From creating new products and services, to strengthening supply chains, these innovators are helping build more resilient systems and unlocking new markets for the future. Delivered in partnership with Yunus Social Innovation (YSI), Health Innovation Exchange (HIEx) and Acumen America, the programme provides funding, mentorship and expertise to help impact-focused ventures grow and scale solutions to essential health and hygiene challenges. To date, Reckitt Catalyst has supported nearly 100 social innovators across 15 countries, reaching over two million people with life-saving health and hygiene solutions. Alongside this, the programme has also transformed how Reckitt does business – solving business challenges by reaching communities in new ways, while engaging and inspiring Reckitt employees.

How are Reckitt's employees helping to drive social innovation?

The Catalyst Academy transforms purpose into performance, developing Reckitt’s next generation of leaders while powering social enterprises to deliver impact at scale. The Catalyst Academy helps Reckitt employees expand their knowledge about social impact and learn critical business skills. Supported by videos and reading materials embedded on digital platform, employees learn from social entrepreneurs, industry experts, and Reckitt leadership about building the business case for impact.

Impact

  • 100+

    social innovators supported across 15 countries since 2020

  • 5 year commitment

    to provide funding, mentorship and expertise to up to 200 female and underrepresented founders by 2030

  • up to 5 million

    people impacted with greater access to health and hygiene by 2030 

Meet our Entrepreneur-in-Residence

Meet our Entrepreneur-in-Residence – Serena Williams

To help achieve our ambition, we’re also partnering with Serena Williams. Known for her resilience, ambition and standing for meaningful change, today Serena is a successful entrepreneur, impact investor and a relentless advocate for equity and opportunity. She plays an essential role in mentoring and supporting women leading these ventures. By combining her entrepreneurial flair and platform with our strategic expertise, we’ll equip innovators with tools to accelerate and amplify their impact in helping to deliver better health in more hands, every day. 

Meet our 2026 Reckitt Catalyst Innovators

Our community of innovators

Explore our community of innovators and discover the entrepreneurs creating impact across nearly 20 health and WASH solutions.

Our Partners

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