Accelerating health and startups

Merck Digital Sciences Studio

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About MDS Studio

The MDSS is a 10-month hands-on accelerator program providing mentorship, coaching, training, support, community and investment in digital health and biotech startups. We invest in disruptive and innovative startup technologies, companies, or startups in digital health and biotech by offering up to $150,000 SAFE and access to Microsoft's Founders Hub resources, including up to $150,000 in Azure compute credits. MDSS’ unique design and network empowers startups to engage with industry leading partners, who take an active role in development.

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Commitment to Diversity

MDSS values diversity across all its programs and investments. We believe founder diversity is more than just an asset, but an investor advantage for building outperforming startups. MDSS is committed to cultivating diversity in our portfolio and the broader ecosystem. We encourage founders from all walks of life, backgrounds, and experiences to apply to our studio programs.

About Our Programs

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Workshops
No lectures. We work with founders to explore, discuss, and implement startup building best practices.
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Mentorship
Each portfolio company is matched with a mentorship team; one MDSS staff and at least one specialist from our corporate partners. These mentors work with their assigned company through the program and are trained on how to best support startup founders.
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Expert Coaching
Aligning with sprint programming and workshops, MDSS brings in experts, thought leaders, and service providers to provide support to founders in the areas they need.
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Community
Perhaps more important than any other aspect of the programming is the community of support MDSS builds among its cohorts and alumni investments. Cross-collaboration between founders and social events are built into the fabric of MDSS.
Participating companies are provided access to Merck for pilots, where appropriate.

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