What do you think is the next big thing in science & technology, still not widely known, still not in each newsletter, still not in everybody’s mind, but promising, opening new avenues for progress with amazing potential for humanity?
Submit your thoughts on what is a “Future Game Changer” now and win 10,000 EUR.
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Future Game Changers in Science and Technology
Aim and Benefits of Future Game Changers in Science and Technology
The best team wins 10 000 EUR and the chance to present their work to our scientists.
Requirements for Future Game Changers in Science and Technology Qualification
This challenge is open to all individuals who are interested in engaging with Merck on the topic. This competition is not open to Health Care Professionals nor may participants be employed at a Health Care Organization.
Application Deadline
May 31, 2022How to Apply
- Register by filling in the online application form and accepting the terms and conditions of the challenge.
- You retain any rights that you hold with your submission and publishing rights you may have. Please only submit non-confidential information.
- Merck retains the exclusive right to make any press release or any kind of public communication about the competition and the winning proposal.
- Confidential details on project content will not be revealed.
Stage 1 is for submitting concepts [1]:
- A non-confidential description of your idea.
- Short comments on how your submission fulfills the judging criteria.
Stage 2: We invite selected participants to a workshop (up to 10).
- You present your idea to our scientists at Merck and the other participants of the challenge who were selected for this round
- We will evaluate all presentations subject to the terms and conditions of the challenge and the criteria.
- The best team wins 10,000 EUR.
For more details, visit Merck website.