10 Nov Merck pushes internal startups
When it comes to innovation, Merck’s focus is not only on external, but also on the internal projects of almost 40,000 employees worldwide. One thing is certain: There is no lack of good ideas at Merck. On an internal online-platform ideas for projects are posted, liked, discussed and developed. On a regular basis the best ideas are selected and the initiators are invited to a pitch event at the Innovation Center.
On the 9th of November the day has come: Four teams, consisting of Merck employees, got the opportunity to pitch their ideas in front of an internal jury. Ten minutes speaking time and another ten minutes to face the jury’s and the audience’s questions – those were the framework conditions the teams had prepared for with support of the Innovation Center team during the last weeks. The pitch is not for fun, it is about raising money to launch their own project at the Innovation Center. The focus is here mainly on projects beyond traditional business segments of Merck.
The scope of the presented ideas were wide. They reached from new antimicrobial coating up to innovative approaches towards data storing. Finally three teams were selected and now prepare for moving in the Innovation Center.
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