Merck Hackathon 2017 - Be Curious

Merck, a leading science and technology company in healthcare, life science and performance materials, is having its annual hackathon in Ganei HaTa'arucha in Tel Aviv.

You're welcome to apply and take a shot at solving cutting edge challenges in the chemical engineering and medicine world.

Deadline to Register: May 6th

Required skills

• Coding
• Design
• Marketing
• Business
• Electrical Engineering

Do you have another skill that might be beneficial in the hackathon? Register and we'll let you know.

Prizes

First Place team: 7500 NIS
Second Place team: 5000 NIS
Third Place team: 2500 NIS

Time & Location

The hackathon will take place at the Tel Aviv Fairs Center (גני התערוכה), right next to the train station, May 18th at 13:00.

Full agenda:

Thursday 18th May
13:00 Registration & Refreshments
13:45 Kickoff 
14:10 Introduction of Challenges 1-3 
15:10 Coffee Break 
15:40 Introduction of Challenges 4-6 
16:40 Keynote Presentation
17:45 Break
18:00 Team Announcements
18:15 Hacking Begins! 
20:00 Dinner
00:00 Midnight Pilates Stretching Class

Friday 19th May
07:00 Breakfast
08:00 Effective Pitching Talk
08:30 Hacking & Pitch Preparation
10:30 Pitch Semifinals
11:30 Last Moment Pitch Preparations
12:00 Pitch Finals
13:00 Lunch
14:00 Winners Announcement
14:30 Drinks

For inquiries, please contact dvir@blee.pro