Henry Chesbrough publishes Open Innovation, introducing a radical new idea: companies should look beyond their own walls for ideas, technology, and solutions.
Co:cubed is founded by Jeremy Bassett, creator of Unilever Foundry. After building Foundry from scratch, Jeremy realised how much easier the journey could’ve been with the right partner. So he built one.
As COVID-19 hit, innovation budgets were slashed, priorities shifted overnight, and long-term plans were shelved. We helped corporates adapt - using open innovation not just for growth, but for resilience and reinvention.
With the rise of AI, traditional methods of scouting wasn't cutting it anymore. Our team felt it, lived through it and we realised there is a gap. We take everything we’ve learned from 10+ years helping corporate innovation teams discover solutions to build our agentic scouting platform that brings precision, speed, and intelligence to startup discovery.
We’re a new kind of partner—a tech-powered partner helping corporates deliver innovation at pace and with precision.
The team that's been where you are
We’ve felt the pressure of vague briefs, tight budgets, and impossible timelines. That’s why we are making scouting faster, smarter, and bias-free.
The Innovation Paradox
Open Innovation has evolved but tooling hasn't
That’s where we come in.
Co:cubed exists to make innovation faster, smarter, and more impactful – by connecting corporates with the right startups, and now, powering that process through our agentic scouting platform.
We’ve helped global leaders like Unilever, adidas and Tesco cut through the noise, move at speed, and turn bold ideas into real-world outcomes.
We started as a consultancy. Now, we’re a product-powered innovation engine.
Pioneering the future of startup collaboration
2003
"Open Innovation" was born
2017
Enter Co:cubed
2020
Innovation under pressure
2024
Building the change
2025
The future is here
The most powerful innovation engine, built for you
We know what worked, what didn't and what we wished we had. Let us show you.