Merck is looking to partner with 20 healthtech startups
Merck has launched a joint startup programme, which will give 20 top healthtech startups an opportunity to partner with the German science and tech firm.
The programme, which Merck has launched in partnership with tech initiative Make-IT in Africa, includes three focus areas, namely: digital solutions in the health sector, liquid biopsy technologies and bio-sensing and interfaces.
Applications close on 17 July. Selection interviews will then take place between 11 and 18 July. Thereafter, there will be a boot camp in Nairobi which will take place between 5 and 10 August.