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About Merck Digital Sciences Studio

Investor type

Incubator & Accelerator

First check

$150k to $150k

Applications

In batches

Deal type

Standard deal

Program fees

N/A

Typical terms

We typically invest $100K–$150K USD in early-stage startups through Merck Digital Sciences Studio, usually via a SAFE or convertible note, targeting up to 20% equity, while also providing up to $150K in Azure cloud credits, mentorship, workshops, and office space.

Themes

life science
life-science
metabolites
digital-health
ehealth
biomarkers
pharma
CBD
proteomics
metabolomics
drug
protein
celle therapy
biotech
longevity
medicines
healthier living
life sciences tools
wellbeing
life sciences
transcriptomics
mental health
molecules
cannabis
mRNA
connected health
bio
health
cell therapy
psychedelics
well-being
connected-health
medicine
pharmaceuticals
e-health
IVD
tech-enabled health
lifesciences
in vitro diagnostics
genomics
lifescience
therapeutic
healthcare
health-tech
therapeutics
gene therapy
drugs
telehealth
healthtech wellness
biopharma
psychedelic
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Funding Stages

1. Idea or Patent2. Prototype3. Early Revenue

Countries of investment

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Who we are

The Merck Digital Sciences Studio (MDSS) is a nine-month accelerator that invests in and supports early-stage startups developing digitally enabled technologies for drug discovery, pre-clinical, and clinical development.

Funding Requirements

We invest in HealthTech and BioTech companies that could be amplified with help from big pharma.

Value add

Accelerates digital health startups with $100K–$150K funding, hands-on mentorship, direct access to Merck experts, cloud and technical resources, specialized workshops, innovation hubs, and a founder community to bring innovations from concept to market.

Locations

211 Warren St, Newark, NJ 07103 HQ

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