Open Innovation Technical Need

Future of Pain Relief

Description

Haleon's pain relief solutions help people live pain-free, healthier lives. We’re in search of the next breakthroughs that will reimagine what's possible.

We're inviting breakthrough ideas that go beyond conventional solutions to empower individuals to better understand, interpret, and manage their pain.

In line with Haleon’s focus areas, we’re especially interested in disruptive innovations that support emotional wellbeing, enable tracking of pain symptoms, and open new, differentiated and personalised pathways for pain relief.

We also welcome adjunctive or natural solutions that complement or redefine established medicinal methods, offering consumers greater choice and control.

Background

As a world leader in pain management, Haleon recognizes that episodic and chronic pain extend beyond physical discomfort and impact emotional wellbeing, daily function, and overall quality of life.

Consumers are increasingly seeking more holistic and personalized approaches to managing pain - approaches that help them better understand its causes, monitor symptoms, and access effective solutions tailored to their needs.

Haleon is seeking the next generation of consumer pain innovations that provide new levels of insight, relief, and support.

Key Success Criteria

We welcome breakthrough concepts that:

Use smart tools or digital solutions to track and interpret pain.
Address the emotional and psychological impact of pain.
Offer natural or adjunctive approaches that complement existing treatments.
Create integrated solutions linking pain management with overall wellbeing.
Inspire behavior change and put consumers in control of their pain journey.

We are open to considering early-stage research approaches, provided there is a clear pathway to a consumer-facing solution aligned with Haleon's pain portfolio.

Approaches not of interest