New ways of collaborating with Merck
Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany is organizing a series of research competitions for technology pioneers in areas of high innovation. Winning these renowned prizes shows the superiority of the winning team and also opens new avenues for partnering with us. Learn more about the past research challenges below.
The smart manufacturing challenge is where participants get to work with a given sample data set to compete in mode of operation decision making.
Learn moreThe 4th compound synthesis challenge winners are announced and the 5th Compound Challenge is ongoing.
Learn more2021 CHALLENGES
2020 CHALLENGES


350 research challenges
On the occasion of celebrating our 350th anniversary in 2018, Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany launched the research challenges. Read more about the past challenge topics and the winners here.