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Strascheg Center for Entrepreneurship: From Idea to Financing
With Strascheg Center for Entrepreneurship, a startup center was established in Munich that not only teaches entrepreneurial thinking, but also offers comprehensive support for prospective founders: From brainstorming on scrap paper to the first financing round, all in one place.


Jetzt bewerben für Music WorX!
MusicTech startups from across Europe can now apply for the Music WorX incubator. The program supports early-stage ideas with workshops, mentoring, and financial support. Applications are possible until June 17, 2026.

Robotics made in Munich: TUM incubator secures €3.5 million
The TUM robotics incubator Robo Innovate receives €3.5 million in funding from the Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs for the next three and a half years. Additionally, with Neura Robotics, an industrial partner is joining as a sponsor for the first time, while startups supported by the incubator have already raised €52 million in capital since 2022.

A loft for startups
In the heart of Stachus in Munich, high above the rooftops of the city, Darius Göttert wants to create a new home for founders. With full board, sleeping space, and gym. The new startup incubator is celebrating its kickoff with a big party.

Wavelab Incubator Batch #6: Jetzt bewerben!
The Wavelab Incubator of the Munich University of Music and Theater launches its sixth round. Innovative tech startups with a focus on music, arts, and media are sought. The application deadline is September 15, 2025.

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.

Wavelab Incubator Batch #5: Startups gesucht
The Munich University of Music and Theater supports tech startups in music, art, and media with the Wavelab Incubator. The goal is to develop technological solutions for the culture and creative industries. The fifth batch of the program begins in November 2024. The application deadline is September 15.

Wavelab Incubator: Applications for batch #4 now open
With the Wavelab Incubator for tech startups in music, arts & media, the Munich University of Music and Theater supports technology-based startups that develop solutions for the culture and creative industries. The now fourth batch of the program starts in November 2023, and interested parties can apply until August 31.

Wavelab Incubator seeks startups for batch #3
Wavelab Incubator for tech startups from music, arts & media at the Munich University of Music and Theater is a support program for technology-based startups working on solutions for the cultural and creative industries. The program’s third batch starts in November 2022. Interested parties can apply until August 31.