350-Year Anniversary

Colleagues, partners, and invited guest will join us in celebrating curiosity and our 350th Anniversary. During an official ceremony we’ll look back at our past achievements, celebrate today’s successes, and catch a glimpse of what the future has in store for science and technology.   

Location: Darmstadt, Germany

In time for our 350th anniversary, we’re excited to host the 53rd “Jugend Forscht” (Young Researchers) National Competition, Europe’s largest contest for young aspiring scientists. Click the link for more information.

Location: 
Darmstadtium Wissenschafts- und Kongresszentrum Darmstadt
Schlossgraben 1
64283 Darmstadt, Germany    

Link: https://www.jugend-forscht.de/ 

Catch top act Nena perform live on our stage at this this year's Schlossgrabenfest festival in Darmstadt city, the largest event of its kind in the Hesse region. Enjoy free admission to experience over 100 acts as we celebrate 350 years of Merck KGaA Darmstadt, Germany and the 20th anniversary of the annual Schlossgrabenfest festival.

Location: Darmstadt (City Center), Germany

Link: http://www.schlossgrabenfest.de/

Colleagues, partners, and invited guest from across the Asia-Pacific region will join us in celebrating curiosity and our 350th Anniversary. As part of the festivities, guests will attend an official ceremony to look back at our past accomplishments, celebrate today’s innovations, before taking an inspirational peek at the future of science and technology.   

Location: Shanghai, China

The Curious2018 Future Insight Conference brings together some of the brightest minds in science, technology and entrepreneurship to imagine, develop, and present their visionary solutions for the future. Personal attendance is on an invitation-only basis with participation slots awarded via an application process starting in January 2018. Space for exhibitors is available upon request.

Location:
Darmstadtium Wissenschafts- und Kongresszentrum Darmstadt
Schlossgraben 1
64283 Darmstadt, Germany

Link: http://www.curious2018.com/

Some of the brightest students from across the globe are meeting for an anniversary edition of the Innovation Cup at our HQ in Darmstadt. In a one week summer camp with coaching from professionals they develop new ideas for breakthrough innovation and present their  business plan on July 24th. The best team wins the Innovation Cup and €20,000. 

Location: Darmstadt, Germany

Link: http://innovationcup.emdgroup.com

In celebrating its 350th anniversary, Merck KGaA Darmstadt, Germany offers a series of research grants and other open innovation activities to stimulate innovative research in challenging areas of future importance. Apply for a grant and register to participate from February 1st to August 15th (deadline).

Link: http://350openinnovation.emdgroup.com

In a formal ceremony the sites of major achievements by notable chemists are being designated as Historic Chemical Landmarks (Historische Stätte der Chemie). In 2018, our Pützer tower, the iconic entrance to our manufacturing facilities, will be honored with a prize from the German Society of Scientific Chemists (Gesellschaft Deutscher Chemiker).

Location: Darmstadt, Germany

Link: https://www.gdch.de/gdch/historische-staetten-der-chemie.html

Our Open-House event, initiated by the Association of German Chemical Industries (Verband der chemischen Industrie), is the perfect occasion to grab a fascinated glimpse of the people, products, and facilities behind our many innovations.

To commemorate 350 years of Merck KGaA Darmstadt, Germany, we’ll invite colleagues, partners, and special guests from the North American region to celebrate a very special milestone in our company history. During an official ceremony, we’ll look back upon past achievements, celebrate today’s successes, and look forward to what the next 350 years have in store.

Location: Boston, USA

As part of our three-year cooperation with “Manager Magazin”, we will induct a researcher to the German Research Hall of Fame for the positive impact his/her work has had on the German economy. This year we’ll also honor the work of two young researchers with an award and monetary prize to support their research and continue the contribution their projects have made to the German economy.

Location: Darmstadt, Germany

TED@Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, is a multi-year collaboration that features a TED-curated banner event with a diverse group of internal and external speakers from across the Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, community. The event gathers leaders from science, technology, academia and society who have been always curious and at the forefront of breakthroughs and innovation. The event will take place in Darmstadt, Germany, in 2018.