TUM Entrepreneurship Day
Every year, the last Thursday in June at Technical University of Munich is dedicated to entrepreneurship. On this day, the entire ecosystem comes together to learn about and network on start-up and innovation activities at TUM and UnternehmerTUM and the TUM Venture Labs.
TUM Entrepreneurship Day 2026
The Innovation & Entrepreneurship Festival
It's finally time again: On Thursday, June 25, the Technical University of Munich, UnternehmerTUM and the TUM Venture Labs are organizing the annual TUM Entrepreneurship Day. On the TUM main campus in the heart of Munich, you can look forward to a whole day of a diverse festival program on the topics of start-ups, innovation and entrepreneurship.
We attach great importance to bringing together the entire innovation ecosystem in order to learn from, motivate and inspire each other. Whether students, scientists, founders, investors, alumni & corporate, there is something for both entrepreneurship newbies and experienced start-up coaches in our diverse program.
Please note: The event will be held in English.
- Date: Thursday, June 25, 2026
- Time: all day between 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
- Location: TUM City Campus (Arcisstraße 21, 80333 Munich)
Program
10:00 - 19:00: Main program in the Audimax
Throughout the day, guests at the main campus will be offered a colorful variety of keynotes, panels, pitches & more on various specialist and focus topics in the start-up and innovation sector. This year's program will take place in the Audimax (Arcisstr. 21).
You can view the current program here: Main program
10:00 - 17:30: Workshops, impulses and more
With our workshop program, we offer you the opportunity to learn about new techniques, receive information on important topics in the start-up process, ask questions and gain inspiration. Our experts from TUM, UnternehmerTUM and TUM Venture Labs are looking forward to sharing their know-how with you.
The events will take place in the Vorhoelzer Forum, the Built Environment and Lecture Hall 1100.
Click here for the overview: Workshops and impulses
10:00 - 18:00: Entrepreneurial Ecosystem & Start-up Fairs
Our fairs in the Audimax Foyer offer you the opportunity to get to know the diversity of TUM start-ups and start-up offers from the ecosystem of TUM, UnternehmerTUM and the TUM Venture Labs. Here you will meet both young TUM start-ups and experienced founders. The service fair offers you an insight into the "Entrepreneurial Ecosystem" and the opportunity to find out about the various offers that are available to you free of charge on your way to founding your own company as a TUM member.
10:00 - 13:00: Ecosystem Fair
14:00 - 18:00: Start-up Fair
11:30 - 18:00: Matchmaking and networking lounge
Looking for co-founders, inspiring contacts or the next start-up adventure? - You'll find your match at TUM Entrepreneurship Day!
The MatchLab is the first dedicated team-matching event format to take place in the Matriculation Hall.
You can also network throughout the day and use the Job Wall, which shows a curated list of vacancies in our start-up community. Want more? Pitch yourself and your idea spontaneously at our Open Stage!
Click here for the details: Matchmaking
Also...
Pitches and awards
What would the TUM Entrepreneurship Day be without start-up pitches and awards? Look forward to entertaining pitches from up-and-coming start-ups and exciting projects!
Find out here when and where you can experience young founders live on stage:
Pitches
Side-Conference: From Lab to Launch - Unleashing Academic Start-ups
Join us as we stream the top-class international conference "From Lab to Launch" live from the TUM Campus Heilbronn! It's all about barriers, opportunities and (new) paths for sciencepreneurs. Click here for the details:
Conference livestream
Since 2013, the TUM Entrepreneurship Day has evolved year after year and has now become the most important start-up event at the Technical University of Munich, celebrating the history of entrepreneurship at TUM every year.
Our entrepreneurship ecosystem continues to grow every year and inspires different stakeholder groups from students to investors every year. The TUM Entrepreneurship Day recently hosted over 1,800 guests over the course of the day.
Our founders are at the center of the action. Every year, over 300 current and former founders of the Technical University of Munich attend the Start-up Fair, the Pitch Competition, take part in discussions or continue their education in workshops.
TUM Entrepreneurship Day 2025
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
The event will take place on Thursday, 25 June 2026, all day between 10:00 and 21:00, with the official program ending at 18:00.
Afterwards, you are welcome to stay on campus to network with your new contacts and reflect on the evening.
You will be able to check in throughout the day. The time and length of your personal presence will depend largely on which program offerings you are interested in. Please refer to our program for the exact times of the various program offerings.
Yes, you need a ticket. Your ticket will be exchanged for a wristband at our check-in desk, giving you access to the individual rooms. Check-in opens on June 25 at 9:30 am in the Enrollment Hall and is open until 5:30 pm.
Whether you are a student, scientist, founder, investor, alumni or company, the program offers something for every level of experience: from newcomers to entrepreneurship to experienced start-up coaches.
The TUM Entrepreneurship Day is a purely face-to-face event. Unfortunately, there will be no video broadcasts or recordings.