Since 2016, the successful "Startup Meets Crafts" format has connected the worlds of skilled trades businesses and innovative founders. The Chamber of Skilled Crafts for Munich and Upper Bavaria (HWK Munich) and Munich Startup will once again host the evening event in Munich in 2025. The goal is to present new technologies and business models specifically tailored to the needs of the skilled trades sector – and to promote exchange between entrepreneurs.
The Munich Chamber of Crafts and Trades (HWK) will open its doors on October 15, 2025. Guests can expect a diverse program of keynote speeches, startup pitches, and culinary highlights. Young companies will present their innovative solutions on stage for three minutes each. The subsequent networking session will provide the opportunity to test the technologies for themselves, engage in conversation with startups and skilled tradespeople, and network over local delicacies.
The “Startup meets Crafts” program at a glance
5:30 pm admission
6:00 PM Welcome
6:05 PM Keynote
“New Space & Crafts”: DeltaVision and Messtec Power Converter are jointly developing innovative components in the field of hydrogen mobility and space travel
6:15 PM Short presentations of the following startups
- Cambrion, Munich: automated processing of unstructured information
- Complemental AI, Nuremberg: proactively learning AI agent for knowledge management
- Dromni, Garching near Munich: Support in the use of AI agents
- Leanbyte, Heidelberg: AI-supported platform for standardization, qualification and process improvement
- Metaroom, Puch bei Hallein (A): precise 3D CAD models via iPhone scan
- Sitegeist Robotics (formerly Aiina Robotics), Munich: modular construction robots
- Smartaxxess, Munich: common thread for business to get started
- Smart Inventory, Munich: virtual warehouse employee
- SooMore, Neufahrn: inspiring living ideas implemented directly by the professionals
7:15 p.m. Support offers for crafts and startups
7:25 PM Networking with special delicacies from the following manufacturers
- Ampertaler Popcorn, Wang: Popcorn made in Upper Bavaria
- Bread studio, Munich: pure sourdough bread and Brazilian Pão de Queijo
- Steakschmide Kreuth, Kreuth: organically certified specialties from our own slaughter
- Munich Brew Mafia, Munich: hand-brewed beers with a special character
9:00 PM Expected end of event
The event is free of charge, but the number of participants is limited. Registration is required and is possible until October 7, 2025, on the HWK Munich website.
