Apply For Merck Accelerator Nairobi Satellite Programme For East African Startups

Merck in partnership with Mettā is inviting applications from East African Startups for its Nairobi, Merck Accelerator’s satellite program in Nairobi.

The accelerator whose applications close on May 5 will see selected startups attending a 4-day Bootcamp at Mettā, Nairobi that will culminate with a pitch event to explore and validate the potential for co-creating and collaborating with existing innovation projects.

Who Should Apply?

Merck is looking for startups that fulfil the following criteria:

• Early stage startups with no more than 4 years in existence
• Startups in the fields of Healthcare, Life Sciences, Performance Materials and other search fields such as Biosensing and Interfaces, and Precision Farming.
• Startups with at least 2 co-founders
• Founders that are available on May 15-18 to attend the Bootcamp in Nairobi, Kenya, if selected.

Benefits

This your gateway to quickly explore and validate the potential for co-creating and collaborating with Merck. In addition, we have a few perks for the winner:

• Bootcamp: Opportunity for a 4-day mentorship and coaching Bootcamp powered by Mettā, Nairobi
• Prize: Receive a $3,000 no-strings-attached cash prize
• Corporate Collaboration: A fully paid trip to Merck Innovation Center at our HQs to pitch for a collaboration project with Merck
• Mettā membership:  Free Membership for up to 12 months at Mettā, Nairobi.
• TrainToInnovate: Access to Merck Innovator Academy TrainToInnovate— an interactive innovation platform to develop innovator skills and share experiences
• Community: Connect with a rich community of founders and innovators in your region going through the same challenges, as you exchange ideas and build lifetime connections.

Click here to apply.