Award for highly efficient in-wheel motors
German Founders Award for TUM Spin-off DeepDrive
In brief
- Awarded in the “Rising Star” category
- New dual-rotor motor design delivers higher torque density and efficiency
- Reduces material usage and costs for electric drivetrains
The range and cost of electric cars remain a major hurdle in the mobility transition. DeepDrive has therefore developed a new motor design featuring a dual rotor – a specific concept long considered unfeasible. This technology enables higher torque density and significant material savings. In this way, the start-up aims to make electric cars more efficient and cost-effective.
Six of the seven founders studied mechanical engineering, electrical engineering or management & technology at TUM. They met on the TUfast Racing Team, where students design their own cars for the international Formula Student races. DeepDrive received support through several UnternehmerTUM programs.
Back in June, DeepDrive was among the three finalists for the TUM Presidential Entrepreneurship Award, which honors particularly promising science-based spin-offs. The jury highlighted the technology’s potential to improve the range and cost-effectiveness of electric vehicles.
With the German Founders Award, DeepDrive has now received another major distinction. The “Rising Star” category honors young companies that have already achieved significant market traction with innovative business ideas and demonstrate strong future growth potential. The award also highlights the strength of TUM’s innovation ecosystem, which produced 115 new companies last year.
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