# Merck Innovation Cup

- Dates: 8 August 2026 to 14 August 2026
- Location: Darmstadt, Germany
- Organiser: Merck
- Industry: Pharma & Life Sciences

## About

The Innovation Cup is an event organized by Merck that focuses on open innovation in science and technology. It is intended for specialists and teams interested in electronics, healthcare, and life sciences who want to collaborate and share ideas.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.merckgroup.com/en/research/open-innovation/innovation-cup/application.html)

## Topics

- Medical & Pharma
- Science & Research

## Where to stay

- **Zentral Hotel**: 210 m from the venue
- **Ernst Ludwig**: 230 m from the venue, 2 stars
  - Phone: +49 6151 26011
- **Welcome Hotel Darmstadt**: 470 m from the venue, 4 Karolinenplatz, Darmstadt, 64289
  - [Hotel website](https://www.welcome-hotels.com/hotels/darmstadt/)
  - Phone: +49 6151 3914-0
- **Felix Hotels**: 530 m from the venue, 4 Kasinostraße, Darmstadt, 64293
  - [Hotel website](https://www.felix-hotels.de/de/dein-hotel/darmstadt)
  - Phone: +4961513973720
- **THE Darmstadt**: 530 m from the venue, 6 Kasinostraße, Darmstadt, 64293
  - [Hotel website](https://www.thehotelexperience.de/de/the-darmstadt)
- **Alpha: geschlossen**: 650 m from the venue, 72 Mühlstraße, Darmstadt, 64283
- **Hotel Hornung**: 1.1 km from the venue, 43a Mornewegstraße, Darmstadt, 64293
  - [Hotel website](https://hornung.hoteldarmstadt.com/)
- **Pallas Hotel**: 1.1 km from the venue, 72 Pallaswiesenstraße, Darmstadt, 64293
  - [Hotel website](https://www.pallas-hotel.de/)
  - Phone: +4961519712910

## What people are saying

Official hashtag: #merckinnovationcup

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