Weekly Wrap-up 26/2024

Zukunft digitale und offene Verwaltung ZdoV

ZdoV: Open-source ERP systems for the public sector: Digitalization in the public sector is progressing, albeit slowly. However, this also creates new challenges. For example, there is a risk that public authorities become dependent on individual vendors. And the use of many different tools does not necessarily help break down data silos. The Munich startup ZdoV aims to kill two birds with one stone: with open-source ERP systems. Managing Partner Finnigan Lutz explains in an interview why open-source is better and what ERP systems can achieve for the public sector. (Photo: ZdoV)

Workshops at the Munich Startup Festival: The 2nd Munich Startup Festival offers not only keynotes and inspiring panel discussions, a pitching stage, and culinary delights. On July 17, participants can look forward to several workshops backstage where they can tackle important startup topics in a practice-oriented manner. (Photo: Munich Startup)

LoopID closes first funding round: The Munich startup LoopID develops digital solutions for the circular economy that are intended to help brands develop circular business models. Now the company has successfully convinced investors. (Photo: Vanagon Ventures)

“The biotech scene has always fascinated me”: Christian Gnam on his new role as IZB managing director: Since April, the Innovation and Founders’ Center for Biotechnology (IZB) has had a new head in Christian Gnam. With extensive experience from the founder scene and a clear vision for the further development of the IZB, he is focusing on networking and innovation to further strengthen Munich as a biotech location. He spoke with us about his career path, the challenges of his new position, and his plans for the future. As a speaker at the Munich Startup Festival, he will also highlight the significance of Munich’s biotech cluster in a European comparison. (Photo: IZB)

Fairdoc: Temporary staffing for doctors: Fairdoc has found an answer to the shortage of skilled workers in medicine. With its placement app, the Munich startup brings understaffed clinics together with doctors looking for the right role. The result: flexible and cost-effective personnel planning. CEO and co-founder Sylvia Edmands explains how the concept works, what challenges bureaucracy presents her with, and what she prefers to handle herself in the founding team. (Photo: Fairdoc)