Connecting multinationals with game-changing innovations

We help global corporations accelerate their innovation pipeline by connecting them with pre-vetted, market-ready solutions. Our proven process turns months of searching into weeks of actionable opportunities.

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How we deliver

The WHW Corporate Accelerator connects organisations with the most promising startups and scaleups, driving innovation and impactful collaborations in women’s health.

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Custom Scouting

We identify startups and scaleups aligned with your strategic goals, bringing you cutting-edge solutions tailored to your needs.

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Expert Evaluations

Our specialists assess global innovators to ensure you only engage with high-potential, market-ready businesses.

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Seamless Partnerships

From pitch events to partnership facilitation, we streamline every step of the process to make collaboration effortless.

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End-to-End Support

We handle program management from start to finish, so you can focus on fostering innovation and achieving results.

Success story
Merck Innovation Challenge

WHW partnered with Merck Healthcare KGaA & M Ventures to create the Merck Innovation Challenge (MIC). A three month process to help accelerate their presence and impact in the women's health sector.

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MIC Timeline

July - October 2024

3-month targeted campaign

Determine criteria, timeline, and begin serach

100+ qualified applicants

Capture applications aligned with Merck criteria

10 shortlisted

Identify and refine high-potential solutions

Event Activation

Host and deliver the shortlisted applicants

Step 5

4 strategic partnerships advanced

Four of the shortlisted solutions offer value to Merck

Sebastian Bohl & Nathan Edwards Women's Health

"Partnering with the WHW team for the Merck Innovation Challenge has been invaluable. Their streamlined management of applications and event logistics allowed us to focus on discovering high-quality, innovative solutions in a timely manner. The quality of the applicants was impressive, and the whole process saved us a lot of time and resources. It really helped us speed up our search for valuable partnerships."

Sebastian Bohl
VP, Health New Product Planning
Merck Group

Want to scale fast-track your innovation? Contact our specialist team to learn more about our Corporate Accelerators.