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Stay up to date with the latest stories, deep-dives and interviews from the Munich startup ecosystem. From funding deals to founder portraits and tech trends.

UnternehmerTUM benennt Xplore und Xpreneurs um
Xplore and Xpreneurs are becoming the UnternehmerTUM Incubator and Accelerator. At the same time, application phases for the new deeptech batches are starting.

US connection for Munich robotics startups
New York Robotics, TUM Venture Labs and UnternehmerTUM sign an MoU. The partnership aims to facilitate Munich robotics startups’ access to each other’s markets through networks and programs.

1.7 trillion euros in high-tech potential: But who will scale it?
Germany is at a turning point. 1.7 trillion euros – that’s the size of the annual high-tech revenue potential in our country’s central future technologies. This is the conclusion of a new study presented by UnternehmerTUM together with the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) as part of the MSC Startup Hub.

KfW Award Gründen: Reverion and Helmut Schönenberger honored
The Munich startup Reverion is the state winner Bavaria at the KfW Award Gründen 2025. Prof. Dr. Helmut Schönenberger, CEO of UnternehmerTUM and Vice President Entrepreneurship at the Technical University of Munich, received the special prize for the VC Game Changer.

UnternehmerTUM launches succession program
With the ETA Hub, UnternehmerTUM is creating a platform for company acquisitions as an alternative to starting new businesses. The goal is to close the growing succession gap in the German mid-market.

MakerSpace celebrates 10-year anniversary
Since 2015, startups, creatives, and companies have used the MakerSpace from UnternehmerTUM for rapid prototyping. Now the high-tech workshop celebrates its ten-year anniversary with an impressive track record.

Xplore Freerider: flexible entry into startup life
With Xplore Freerider, you can flexibly enter the UnternehmerTUM ecosystem anytime! The modular program offers early-stage startups coaching, training, and community access – exactly when you need it. Apply now!

Xplore Market Pioneer: Jetzt für Batch #8 bewerben
Is your tech startup ready for market launch? Then take advantage of the six-week growth sprint from Xplore Market Pioneer! Apply by July 15, 2025 for Batch #8 and refine your strategy with experts and coaching in hybrid format.

Xplore Venture Creator Batch #2/2025 startet
Apply now for the Xplore Venture Creator Batch #2/2025! The 10-week program supports startup teams and aspiring founders in validating their ideas – with expert coaching, matchmaking, and networking power.

UnternehmerTUM launches initiative for energy future
UnternehmerTUM presents Energy Innovation, an initiative for developing innovative solutions for energy infrastructure. The goal is to advance new business models for a resilient, decarbonized, and affordable energy system.

TUM breaks record for startup foundings
At the Technical University of Munich (TUM), more than 100 startups were founded for the first time in 2024. The innovation ecosystem surrounding TUM is regarded as one of Europe’s most successful deeptech hubs. A record that underscores the strength of startup support.

UnternehmerTUM joins BNW
UnternehmerTUM joins the Federal Association for Sustainable Business (BNW). Together they are committed to advancing a sustainable circular economy.