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BaStI: New incubator for battery startups at TUM
A new battery startup incubator (BaStI) at TU München aims to provide support for battery founding teams from across Germany. For this, the federal government is providing 3.3 million euros in funding.

Twaice combines battery expertise with artificial intelligence
Munich-based startup Twaice offers predictive analytics software that optimizes both battery development and operation through an AI-powered platform. Founded in 2018 by Stephan Rohr and Michael Baumann, the startup was supported by prominent investors from the outset. Twaice has since raised over 60 million euros across multiple funding rounds, established offices in Chicago and Paris, and built a global customer base in industry. In 2023, the young company opened a battery laboratory in Munich with Vispiron, an automotive supplier.