RB invites the next generation of Indian innovators to showcase

 RB invites the next generation of Indian innovators to showcase targeted hygiene solutions

 Introduces ‘The RB inGen Challenge’ in partnership with TiE Delhi-NCR

RB (Reckitt Benckiser), a leading global consumer health and hygiene company, today announced the launch of ‘The RB inGen challenge’ in partnership with TiE Delhi-NCR. RB with its initiative ‘inGen’ is looking to invite the next generation of Indian innovators to showcase their solutions for targeted hygiene needs. The shortlisted startups will get an opportunity for deep domain and business mentorship by experts from both RB & TiE.

 

Speaking about the initiative, Mr. Narasimhan Eswar, Senior Vice President, RB Hygiene, South Asia, said, “At RB, we fearlessly innovate and seek new opportunities in a relentless pursuit of a cleaner and healthier world. Indian minds have been stirring up a revolution by demonstrating the power of innovation and entrepreneurship across sectors, but we feel there is still immense untapped potential in the health and hygiene space. With RB’s ‘inGen Challenge’ we aim to nurture and usher the next generation of Indian innovators by giving them an opportunity to showcase their brilliant work and provide them with assistance through mentorship programs, monetary prizes and more.”

“Hygiene is the foundation of health! The global pandemic has reinforced the need for improved hygiene products, services, and education.  The RB ‘inGen Challenge’ seeks entries from Indian startups that will disrupt the current equilibrium in the areas of disinfection, cleaning and pest control as well as in cleaner air and water”, said Kaushik Roy, Regional Finance Director, RB Hygiene, South Asia.

 

Rajan Anandan, President of TiE Delhi-NCR, added, “The program is curated to provide startups opportunities to seek mentorship and benefit from the immense research, product and market knowledge as well as explore potential partnership opportunities with Reckitt Benckiser. The program is focussed on inviting innovative startups that are working towards making it easy for individuals, families, and communities to live in a cleaner and healthier world to take part in this unique Challenge.”

 

The shortlisted startups will also get an opportunity to win cash rewards of upto INR 5 Lakhs along with complimentary membership of TiE Delhi-NCR.

 

 

RB extends its support to Covid-19 warriors in Tamil Nadu

RB extends its support to Covid-19 warriors in Tamil Nadu 

Partners with United Way Chennai (UWC) for distribution of disinfectants in TN Chennai, June 27, 2020: In a bid to address the urgent collective fight against the spread of Covid-19, RB
(Reckitt Benckiser) has partnered with United Way Chennai (UWC), to help distribute 60,000 litres of Lizol and Harpic to help break the chain of this fast-spreading infection.

UWC, a not-for-profit organization, is a part of the social movement called United Way Worldwide (UWW). UWW operates in over 46 countries globally and across 7 states in India.

Through this alliance with UWC in Tamil Nadu, RB is fulfilling their commitment to supporting
public healthcare institutions and the work of frontline health and sanitation workers in Indian
states by donating powerful disinfectants, Lizol and Harpic.

Commenting on this initiative, Narasimhan Eswar, Senior Vice President, RB Hygiene, South Asia said, “We want to extend our heartfelt support to the government institutions and workers who are going the extra mile to keep our fellow Indians safe and that’s why we have ecided to donate our trusted disinfection products, Lizol and Harpic for public use through these institutions. We are thankful that our partnership with United Way Chennai will empower these amazing healthcare institutions and frontline workers to help break the chain of infection and keep themselves and others safe.”

Meenakshi Ramesh, Executive Director, United Way Chennai, said, United Way Chennai,
as the execution partner for RB, is happy to help in the cause of hygiene and sanitation in 6
government hospitals and 10 Covid Health Centres in Tamil Nadu. The UWC team will be
reaching out to these hospitals and health centres to deliver the supplies.& Dr J Radhakrishnan, IAS Officer and Principal Secretary, Health and FamilyWelfare/Commissioner of Revenue Administration &; State Relief Commissioner, Government of Tamil Nadu said, “We appreciate the gesture by Reckitt Benckiser (India) Private Ltd. to contribute for the common good of communities by joining hands with the Government of Tamil Nadu in the fight against Covid 19 and accept with thanks the donation of Lizol & Harpic to help sanitize Government Hospitals and other facilities.”