Merck has expanded its digital health accelerator programme into Kenya , the second 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 Bayer . Running for three months , the programme will provide equity-free funding of $ 15k for One digital health start-ups, plus coaching and mentoring from Merck 's global network and the use of working space at a co-working technology hub in Nairobi . 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 the Nairobi Garage headquarters. "The execution of an idea should not be limited by the conditions of the location where it was born," said Gamber . Microsoft 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. Running for three months, the programme will provide equity-free funding of $15k for three digital health start-ups, plus coaching and mentoring from Merck's global network and the use of working space at a co-working technology hub in Nairobi. 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.