Unilever opens AI-powered fragrance R&D centre at IIT Bombay under €100M global plan
Unilever's third global Fragrance House launches at IIT Bombay, anchoring a €100M AI-led fragrance chemistry programme. India-developed scents will feed HUL brands like Dove and global markets, with AI tools cited to cut development time by 50%.
What happened
Unilever opened its third global Fragrance House at IIT Bombay under a €100M AI-powered fragrance R&D plan, partnering with the institute on fragrance chemistry
Key facts
- €100 million
- £80 million
- €1.2 billion
- 50% time reduction
Why this matters
IIT Bombay anchor positions India as a strategic IP hub—scout adjacent fragrance-chemistry startups and academic spinouts for partnership or acquisition.