The Innovation Cup is an initiative for post-graduate students on their way towards a PhD or postdocs in natural sciences, computer sciences, and business administration to attend a training program.
The Innovation Cup is designed to support the professional development of post-graduate students interested in the pharmaceutical, chemical and digital industry. Participants learn how R&D in the industry works by lectures from Merck managers and scientists. The students will also advance an idea to a full project plan with their teams. Teams will work on innovative projects in the areas of: Oncology, Neuroscience & Immunology, Drug Discovery, Green Chemistry, Digital Health, Neuro-inspired AI Inference Acceleration and Smart Manufacturing.
Postdocs and post-graduate students on their way towards a PhD in biology, chemistry, physics, medicine, biotechnology, computer sciences, data sciences, biochemistry, pharmacy, engineering or related fields are invited to apply. In addition, advanced MBA students or recent MBA graduates with an interest in the pharmaceutical, chemical and digital business and a background in natural sciences or computer sciences are also eligible. All travel, food and accommodation expenses are paid by Merck KGaA Darmstadt.
Applications for the 2025 Innovation Cup close 31 January 2025.
Applications can be submitted here:
https://innovationcup.merckgroup.com
https://innovationcup.emdgroup.com