Research Challenges

New ways of collaborating with us

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 compound synthesis challenge was launched in 2018. The 4th compound synthesis challenge is currently still ongoing and we will launch with our 5th edition after completion. 

The smart manufacturing challenge is where participants get to work with a given sample data set to compete in mode of operation decision making.

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The 4th compound synthesis challenge is still ongoing and we will launch the 5th Compound Challenge after the winners are announced.