Events & Opportunities
Discover the best networking events, workshops and opportunities in the Munich startup ecosystem. Connect with like-minded people, learn from experts and seize your chance for prize money and visibility.
🗓️ Events at a glance
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Startups for Tomorrow Festival 2026
Startups for Tomorrow Festival – Where Growth & AI meets Impact The SFT Festival is the place for open conversations with founders and inspiring personalities about current topics surrounding impact, marketing, […]
How to Turn Your Communication into a Strategic Asset
gate-Academy with Flo Akinbiyi: How to Turn Your Communication into a Strategic Asset As a founder, how you communicate can shape how investors read your conviction, how first customers buy […]
Ask Me Anything Session with Serial Founder Katharina Mayer
On September 16, we’ll be talking to Katharina Mayer, founder of HOLD SPACE (formerly Kuchentratsch), at the Businettes Academy about her journey as a founder.
BAND Deep Dive: How Can I Restructure a Troubled Startup and Fix the Cap Table at the Same Time?
How can I restructure a troubled startup and fix the cap table at the same time? It is the rule rather than the exception that a startup does not develop […]
Tutorial: Financing Innovative Companies – Fundamentals and Insights into Financing Options for Your Startup
Securing financing for your project is a fundamental milestone. There are many aspects to consider early on. As one of the largest financing networks with years of experience, we will […]
5. AgriFood Demo Day
AgriFood Demo Day & Symposium – where innovation meets impact. On September 17, 2026, we cordially invite you to the Pinakothek der Moderne for the 5. AgriFood Demo Day – […]
Online: Effective tax strategies for growing companies
gate-Academy “Effective tax strategies for growing companies” Taxes are rarely a topic that excites founders – but incorrect tax decisions can slow growth and lead to costly tax payments. In […]
Tutorial: When Your Startup Is More Zebra than Unicorn – When Does Bank Financing Make Sense?
“Zebra” and “Camel” instead of “Unicorn”? – If your startup is already generating revenue and “healthy” growth is feasible, bank financing could be helpful. Banks typically grant loans against collateral […]
Matchmaking Mittelstand & Startups
The Matchmaking Mittelstand & Startups event supports medium-sized businesses in putting new technologies into practice faster. In addition to individually tailored cooperation meetings with matching B2B startups, you will receive […]
German Innovation & Venture Day 2026
At the heart of the German Innovation & Venture Day 2026 is a two-hour conference section with keynotes, panels, and editorial analysis of key developments in the VC market across […]
Starting a Business Made Easy: The Key Steps for a Confident Launch
Starting a Business Made Easy: The Key Steps for a Confident Launch into Self-Employment From business idea to registration: Aline Pelzer guides you through the most critical steps of starting […]
Female Founders Breakfast
Meet entrepreneurs and female founders — in a facilitated networking format tailored to support female entrepreneurship. The Female Founders Breakfast is not a keynote event and not an information session. […]
Online: Biotech Goes Global 2026 – Japan
Innovation, Partnerships and Market Access in One of the World’s Leading Life Sciences Market This web-seminar is part of our international “Biotech Goes Global” series, supporting Bavarian biotech companies in […]
Tutorial: Processes and AI Compliance: Creating Structures, Increasing Value
Good AI compliance starts with clear processes and clean documentation. Those who take both into account from the outset strengthen not only AI governance, but also process management and data […]
MunichTech Expo
MunichTech EXPO 2026 – Europe’s Innovation Gateway Launching in Munich, September 2026 We are excited to share that we are officially preparing MunichTech EXPO 2026, a large-scale innovation and technology […]
Futuring Ideathon – What is the Future of Creativity and Innovation in Munich?
The future is ours – if we can imagine it! Join us for Munich’s First Futuring Ideathon. We don’t simply enter the future. We imagine it first. That’s why we’re […]
Online: Specialist Workshop: Typical Clauses in Investment Agreements
Typical Clauses in Investment Agreements The execution of a financing round and the ongoing collaboration between investor and company are legally governed by a complex investment agreement along with various […]
BAND Deep Dive: Downrounds, Anti-Dilution & Pay-to-Play – Protection or Explosive Material?
Downrounds, anti-dilution clauses, or pay-to-play mechanisms – these instruments protect investors, but they can also spark conflicts. In this deep dive, Constanze Hachmann and Lorenz Jellinghaus from Lutz | Abel […]
Online: Tutorial: From Idea to Product Development
Tutorial: From Idea to Product Development – how certifications move you forward ISO 9001, ISO 27001, ISO 50001, and many other standards: There are numerous certifications, and it is not […]
Access Germany 2026 – Swedish Innovation Meets Bavarian Industry
Nine vetted technology companies. The participating Swedish companies are looking for specific partners, customers, and pilot projects in Bavaria and are ready to dive deep right away. Qualified B2B matches. […]
Online: Holding structures: Implementation and benefits for startups
gate-Academy “Holding structures: Implementation and benefits for startups”: Workshop in collaboration with KPMG Wondering what benefits a holding structure can offer your startup and how to implement it? Then our […]
BAND Deep Dive: Mental Due Diligence as a Success and Risk Factor for Startups
Anyone investing in startups examines the market, product, and numbers. However, an important risk factor for the failure of young companies is often overlooked: the mental state of the founding […]
Bits & Pretzels 2026
Bits & Pretzels hosts 7,500 founders, investors, and industry leaders for three days full of learning, networking, and doing business during Munich Oktoberfest. In a world driven by AI and […]
Bits & Pretzels Casino Night
Ready to test your luck? Together with Munich Startup, we invite you to a special Casino Night at WERK1 as part of the Bits & Pretzels side events. Look forward […]
Media Startup Night Vol. 7 @Bits & Pretzels
As part of the Bits & Pretzels, the Media Startup Night provides a platform to discover tomorrow’s most exciting media ideas and technologies today. And together, we want to address […]
14th Bavarian CSR Day: What really counts now
Companies must increasingly strike a balance: between efficiency and resilience, cost pressure and future investments. The 14th Bavarian CSR Day on September 29, 2026 at the IHK for Munich and […]
Female Founders Aperitivo | Businettes x The HER KLUB @BITS & PRETZELS
Exclusive get-together for female founders and decision-makers on September 29 in Munich – organized by Businettes and The HER KLUB, as part of Bits & Pretzels. 1000 Satellites Munich – Weisses Quartier✨ Limited spots available – it pays to be quick!
GEO Webinar: Visibility as a Management Task
Technology is only half the battle: Why GEO is becoming a management task Generative AI is changing how people search for information, perceive brands, and make purchasing decisions. Instead of […]
Online: Tutorial: Beyond Founder-Led Sales: How to scale after your first million euros in revenue
Beyond Founder-Led Sales: How to scale after your first million euros in revenue! A practical guideline featuring personal experiences Winning your first customers is a major challenge for many startups. […]
Aim & Invest: The Angel Wiesn Summit
Four Networks, One Mission: The Exclusive Summit at the Oktoberfest Four leading players (BayStartUP, UnternehmerTUM, Superangels, and BAND) invite you to the most exclusive networking event of the year. A […]
Tutorial: Bank Financing and Subsidized Loans for Startups – What’s Possible?
Banks typically grant loans against collateral and based on the likelihood of repayment. Loans from a development bank usually offer reduced interest rates and liability exemptions. Peter Leitenmayer and Melanie […]
SheLeadsTech Conference
Join us for a conference day bringing together professionals and leaders in IT, cybersecurity, digital sovereignty and technology governance. Whether you’re navigating your next career move or driving change at […]
SCE InnovationsCafé: Co-Founder Matching Night
Are you looking for the perfect co-founder who shares your vision and complements your skills? The Co-Founder Matching is your chance to find them! In a relaxed yet focused atmosphere, […]
Healthcare Happy Hour
The Healthcare Happy Hour is the melting pot for everyone active in the healthcare sector – from startups and clinicians, medical technology, and pharma to investors, entrepreneurs, lawyers, consultants, enablers, […]
BAND Deep Dive: AI and Deep Tech Investments: A Field Report
BAND Deep Dive: AI and Deep Tech Investments: A Field Report How do business angels invest in radical innovations that generate excellent financial returns while measurably safeguarding the balance of […]
BAND Deep Dive: Decision-Making Under Uncertainty – From Pitch to Investment
BAND Deep Dive: Decision-Making Under Uncertainty – From Pitch to Investment Startups are, by definition, uncertain. How do angels make well-founded decisions nonetheless? This session provides insights into decision-making logic, […]
Tutorial: Loan financing for startups. What evaluation criteria does the bank use?
Banks typically provide debt capital (loans/credit) against collateral and based on the likelihood of repayment. Among other factors, the company’s revenue situation is also evaluated. Nikola Nikolic from Stadtsparkasse München […]
ITHM’s Tech Accelerator Day
Connect with Munich’s Insurance & Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Whether you’re an InsurTech ready to accelerate your growth, a cross-industry startup looking to apply your innovation to insurance, or a company seeking […]
BaFin Pop-up Embassy
Understanding regulation, clarifying questions, gaining guidance: On October 13, 2026, BaFin (Federal Financial Supervisory Authority) will be visiting Munich’s Werksviertel with its Pop-up Embassy. As part of the InsurTech Hub […]
AI4Biotech: Meet the Experts – Insights, Impact & Networking
Artificial Intelligence continues to reshape research, innovation, and business models across the biotech and life sciences sector. From scientific discovery and data analysis to drug development and healthcare applications, AI […]
Startup trifft Handwerk 2026
Future Technologies, Business Models, and Creative Delights 10 years of Startup trifft Handwerk! You are warmly invited to celebrate this milestone with us. Look forward to an extraordinary event bringing […]
Online: Tutorial: Financials – How to Generate Liquidity in a Startup
Your business concept’s liquidity planning shows you at what point in time how much money should be in the company account, or which financing gaps you need to close. There […]
Tutorial: What Insurance and Protection Options Are There for Startup Managing Directors? – Part 1
In a GmbH, managing directors bear several liability risks. There are insurance policies that help ensure your professional and personal livelihood is not jeopardized in the event of a claim. […]
Startup WORK 2026 – Job Fair & Open House Day at WERK1
On October 16, 2026, WERK1 will once again become the meeting place for the Munich startup scene: Startup WORK brings ambitious startups, top talent, and the startup ecosystem together in […]
Tutorial: What Options Are There for Startup Managing Directors to Protect Against Cyber, Electronics, and IT Risks? – Part 2
In a GmbH, managing directors bear several liability risks. There are insurance policies that help ensure that your professional and personal livelihood is not put at risk in the event […]
How to Be a Podcast Guest People Actually Remember
Carol Mae Whittick has spent her life working with the voice – as a trained singer, audiobook narrator, and host of over 230 podcast interviews. In this free live workshop, she’s sharing the practical tools and techniques that turn a forgettable podcast appearance into one that brings the right people back to your business.
25th European Health Congress Munich
The European Health Congress Munich has been a highlight for healthcare professionals and decision-makers for years. Our goal is to create a platform that not only reflects the diversity of […]
herCAREER Expo 2026
On October 22 and 23, 2026, the herCAREER Expo will open its doors for the 11th time at MOC Munich: an event for all women and female-read individuals looking for […]
Employee participation: current trends and new opportunities
gate-Academy “Employee participation: current trends and new opportunities” in collaboration with KPMG As a tech founder, you’re wondering how to foster innovation and growth with smart participation models? In this […]
SEA:start – Introductory Workshop on Impact Entrepreneurship
SEA:start by Social Entrepreneurship Akademie is your entry point into entrepreneurship with societal value. In this two-day workshop, you will learn how ideas turn into viable solutions that have a […]
Tutorial: Financing Mix – What Options Do I Have Regarding Bank Financing?
A financing mix involves optimizing the various types of financing (equity, debt, mezzanine, and grants). Banks can certainly be an appealing source of capital for startups. In this tutorial, Nik […]
Businettes Apéritif MUNICH | Female Founders Night
Apéritif, exchange & female founder energy! 🍸 On October 27, Businettes invites you to the Female Founders Night in Munich: featuring a welcome drink, inspiring keynotes, startup pitches & relaxed networking at the 1komma5 Showroom Munich. ✨ Limited spots available – make sure to be quick!
beyond economy Festival
On October 28, 2026, the House of Communication in Munich will transform into the central meeting point for everyone reshaping the economy. The beyond economy Festival is the flagship format […]
Female Founders Breakfast
Meet entrepreneurs and female founders — in a facilitated networking format tailored to support female entrepreneurship. The Female Founders Breakfast is not a keynote event and not an information session. […]
AFTERWERK – Startup Pitches & Networking
Our WERK1 networking event with startup pitches, drinks, food, and more! We look forward to seeing you! 🚀 Our WERK1 networking event with startup pitches, drink, food and more! Don’t […]
ITCS Munich
ITCS MUNICH – TECH CONFERENCE, CAREER FAIR & FESTIVAL ITCS Munich combines a tech conference, career fair, and festival into a single event. The focus is on the latest topics […]
Tutorial: How Can the Bank Support the Startup’s Internationalization?
Startups often acquire international customers very quickly. When handling payments, there are several factors to consider, and it is advisable to work with a suitably knowledgeable bank. Katrin Maierhof | […]
Digital Health Summit 2026
The Digital Health Summit is the meeting hub for people working towards better medicine by employing smart technology. Over two days, we look at what happens when AI – often […]
Female Founders Circle x InnovationsCafé
Insights, Deals & Money – real talks with female founders and investors!
Tutorial: What Startup Founders Can Learn from Top Sports Coaches
Building a startup into a successful company shares many parallels with consistently delivering peak performance in elite sports. Julian Trahe, psychologist and expert at TÜV Rheinland, provides tips and insights […]
SheStartup – Women Founders
Are you looking to found a company, in the early years of your self-employment, or considering starting your own business? Then SheStartup – Women Founders is just the thing for […]
Aller Anfang ist YEAH! – Food & Nutrition
Aller Anfang ist YEAH! brings people together to collaborate on solutions for specific challenges in their industry. The second edition is all about “Food & Nutrition.” Because hardly anything is […]
Strascheg Ideen Award Ceremony 2026
Experience an evening full of innovative startups, exciting pitches, and inspiring encounters – and celebrate with us the best startup ideas from the university and Munich startup ecosystem! 📅 November […]
Tutorial: Pitching to Investors – Your Startup Story
Investors are interested in getting in touch with promising startups as early as possible. Alongside other materials such as executive summaries, two-pagers, read decks, or business plans, the pitch is […]
AI4Biotech Session – Biotech AI Compass: Turn AI ambition into action
AI is moving fast. The real challenge is deciding where to start, what to prioritise and how to turn ambition into action. The AI4Biotech Session – Biotech AI Compass, jointly […]
Women Startup Pitch Night & Award Ceremony 2026
Witness the Future of Female-Led Tech Startups at the Women Startup Award 2026 Pitch Night! Following an intensive phase of training and coaching, this year’s finalists of the Women Startup […]
VentureCon 2026
VentureCon Munich – Shaping Tomorrow: Innovative Power for European Competitiveness The classic VentureCon with a Ferris wheel ride high above the rooftops of the Werksviertel is back! Due to high […]
#4 City Demo Day – Circular Economy
How can startups and city administration drive innovation together and save resources and costs through circular economy approaches? Following the motto “Creating practical pathways together,” the City Demo Day, initiated […]
Tutorial: Financing Innovative Companies – Fundamentals and Insights into Financing Options for Your Startup
Securing financing for your venture is a fundamental milestone. There is a lot to consider right from the outset. As one of the largest financing networks with years of experience, […]
BAND Deep Dive: Understanding Structures – Equity Stakes, Ticket Sizes, and Limits
BAND Deep Dive: Understanding Structures – Equity Stakes, Ticket Sizes, and Limits Anyone investing should understand the foundational structures. This session provides an overview of investment formats, ticket sizes, and […]
Key 2027 Tax Updates for Female Founders – powered by Lexware
In this free online session with Lexware, we will cover the most important summer updates from the latest tax amendment training, put them into practical perspective, and show you what impact the changes—especially with an eye toward 2027—could have on your business.
Tutorial: Goodies or Employee Benefits in Startups
Company pension plans, capital-forming benefits, corporate health and accident insurance, working time accounts, job bikes, free drinks, and much more – company benefits increase an employer’s attractiveness and foster employee […]