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Ideas of tomorrow

You are still at the very beginning and would like to learn more about the topic of entrepreneurship and the possibilities of founding a company in order to later found a start-up yourself or turn your research results into a profitable business idea?

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We offer students, scientists and employees of the Technical University of Munich a wide range of educational and informational opportunities that will prepare you for a possible business start-up, regardless of your discipline, and give you the once-over on how to start a business. Immerse yourself in our entrepreneurship ecosystem, get to know start-ups and breathe in the Entrepreneurial Spirit.

Entrepreneurship at the TUM

Discover a variety of exciting career paths

We develop our students and researchers into entrepreneurial leaders in their fields. Through innovative programs and practice-oriented education, we provide the necessary knowledge and tools for success in today's business world. Benefit from an entrepreneurial education and discover the diversity of entrepreneurial career paths.

  • found a start-up
  • run a family business
  • work in an NGO
  • be an intrapreneur
  • own a small business
  • be an inventor
  • working in the start-up ecosystem
  • become a politician
  • work as a management consultant
  • become a leader
  • work as a scientist / trainer
  • and many more ...

The first steps on your entrepreneurial path

As students and scientists, the entire range of entrepreneurship offers from TUM, UnternehmerTUM and the TUM Venture Labs are available to you free of charge. Get to know the many facets of entrepreneurship: Be inspired, gain initial experience, make contacts and much more.

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1. Basic Entrepreneurship Knowledge

Take advantage of the Entrepreneurship Education offerings and get to know the most important tools in the start-up process.

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2. Inspiration

Learn from the best and be inspired by the success stories of former founders on our Start-up Wall, the TUM Founder's Talk interview series or the winners of the Presidential Entrepreneurship Award.

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3. Networking

Visit events organized by TUM, UnternehmerTUM and the TUM Venture Labs and make your first important contacts with the entrepreneurship ecosystem.

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4. Qualification

Take a look at the further qualification offers for the development of ideas and prototypes, such as the TUM Incubator or the high-tech workshop Makerspace. 

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5. Founder Team

You want to build a team? Find suitable co-founders and team members with the help of the matchmaking tool by TUM Venture Labs.

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6. Consulting

Let our experienced experts from TUM Start-up Consulting advise you on the next sensible steps for your start-up project.

Evaluation of ideas

Learn how to recognize a promising start-up idea and what is important when developing ideas.

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Science meets start-up

Prof. Chiara Manfletti explains how careers as a scientist and founder can go hand in hand.

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Entrepreneurial Education

Prof. Anne Tryba explains what is important in entrepreneurial education. 

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Events and initiatives

TUM Entrepreneurship Day

The entrepreneurship event of the year, where the entire start-up ecosystem comes together.

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TUM IDEAward Event

TUM's most promising DeepTech start-ups will be demonstrating their skills.

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TUM Student Clubs

The diverse TUM Student Clubs often form the basis for new TUM spin-offs.

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Awards and competitions

TUM IDEAward

Outstanding start-up ideas from TUM have the chance to win prize money totaling 37,500 euros.

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Presidential Entrepreneurship Award

Once a year, the President of the Technical University of Munich honors an outstanding female founder of the university.

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Pitch Perfect - Pitch Competition

Ten TUM start-ups pitch for the TUM Entrepreneurship Day.

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Founders and start-ups

TUM Start-up Wall

The wall of fame of start-up projects created at TUM.

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TUM Founder's Talk

Young start-ups talk about their technology and the first steps on the way to founding a company.

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Start-up Meet & Talk

Experienced founders from TUM provide live insights into their start-up story.

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Do you have any further questions?

Have a look at our FAQ section or contact our team members personally.

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