Merck has expanded its digital health accelerator programme into Kenya, the first country outside its home territory of Germany. "Africa is one of the most promising and dynamic markets for digital health, driven by a vibrant and innovative startup culture," said Michael Gamber, head of Merck's Innovation Center. The company will partner with Kenya's National Institute of Technology, which aims to create an online platform that would allow Kenyans to access medical information from anywhere in the world. The company has also opened the second round, making $25k equity-free funding available and use of office space at the Merck Innovation Center at its Darmstadt headquarters. "The execution of an idea should not be limited by the conditions of the location where it was born," said Gamber. With our accelerator programme, we aim to become part of it. Bayer and Microsoft also offer support programmes and potential partnerships with digital health start-ups.
Merck has expanded its digital health accelerator programme into Kenya, the first country outside its home territory of Germany. "Africa is one of the most promising and dynamic markets for digital health, driven by a vibrant and innovative startup culture," said Michael Gamber, head of Merck's Innovation Center. The company will partner with Kenya's National Institute of Technology, which aims to create an online platform that would allow Kenyans to access medical information from anywhere in the world. The company has also opened the second round, making $25k equity-free funding available and use of office space at the Merck Innovation Center at its Darmstadt headquarters. "The execution of an idea should not be limited by the conditions of the location where it was born," said Gamber. Bayer and Microsoft also offer support programmes and potential partnerships with digital health start-ups.