Brief description:Â Merck Accelerator Africa offers a three-month program, where Start-ups will benefit from experienced mentors, a robust training program and the backing of a leading Science and Technology company.
Application Deadline:Â 25th July, 2016
Offered annually? Not known
Eligible Countries:Â African countries
To be taken at (country):Â Nairobi, Kenya
About the Award:Â The program is run in collaboration with the Merck Accelerator in Darmstadt and there are plenty of opportunities for exchange. The Nairobi based program will be focussed on supporting companies addressing the big healthcare issues in Africa regardless of current location. If your company has what it takes to go international we offer an extended session in our new Innovation Hub in Silicon Valley.
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Type:Â Entrepreneurship
Eligibility:Â Any entrepreneurs who are working on digital solutions that have an alignment to Healthcare. The programme is paying particular attention to start-ups that have:
– Solutions that support care, diagnosis, monitoring and treatment in these areas – oncology, fertility, diabetes
– Wearables, Sensors, Photonics
– Healthtech with integrated Fintech innovations
– Big data analytics
Number of Awardees:Â Limited
Value of Programme:Â
– Mentoring from Merck senior managers
– $15,000 non equity funding
– Customized coaching sessions and workshops
– Free Housing
– Opportunity to internationalise your business and expand your network to Silicon Valley
Duration of Programme:Â Three months
How to Apply: Go here to apply
Visit Programme Webpage for details
Award Provider: Merck Accelerator Africa, Merck Accelerator Darmstadt
