Are you just starting out with your startup and looking for startup advice in Munich? Or are you looking for tips on financing and internationalization? Then this overview will help you find the right contacts and institutions for the right startup advice in Munich.
Please note: We only refer you to public institutions that serve as initial points of contact. There you will receive a (usually free) overview of all the steps involved in starting your business.
1. Gain an overview with startup consulting
Do you have a brilliant business model but no idea how to start a company? Then visit the Münchner Gründungsbüro. The Münchner Gründungsbüro is an initiative of the City of Munich. This consulting service is suitable as a first point of contact for anyone who wants to start their own business or is looking for support in the startup process. During the startup consultation, you'll gain an overview of the different steps in starting a business, have the opportunity to ask questions about topics such as business plans, funding, and insurance, and gain insights into topics such as legal forms and taxes. This startup consulting service in Munich also offers information on the right networks, incubators, and events.
Checklists, brochures, and short films in the media library provide a quick introduction to important startup topics, from business plans to insurance. Alternatively, call the startup office for a one-on-one consultation.
In addition to the advice in Münchner Gründungsbüro, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry also offers advice for founders and start-ups.
Anyone who wants to start a business in the craft sector can obtain Chamber of Crafts for Munich and Upper Bavaria (HWK) initial startup advice. Support is available from the initial idea to the market launch of an innovative product or service. Furthermore, the Chamber of Crafts and Trades offers a monthly free initial consultation for inventors for (prospective) members, where you can clarify your questions about a patent application.
2. Clarify detailed questions in the start-up consultation in Munich
Do you know how to start a business, but have questions specifically about Munich and aren't sure who is responsible for you in the state capital? The Munich City Council's guide for founders provides an initial overview.
In addition to questions about the municipality, legal or tax issues often arise. Free startup advice would be particularly welcome for founders, but it is rarely available. Depending on the issue, however, you will receive a wide range of support. This often helps startups find the right Industry association Obtain industry-specific information or clarify legal and insurance questions. You can also obtain information on specific tax or legal issues from the Chamber of Industry and Commerce.
There is also Business start-up centers, incubators or accelerators Support with a wide range of questions related to starting a business. Firstly, you'll have access to experts who can answer specific questions, and secondly, you'll have access to many other founders whose experiences you can benefit from. Startups can also receive many helpful tips by participating in startup competitions such as the Munich Business Plan Competition. Baystartup also offers coaching for technology-oriented startups and young growth companies.
3. Get started — and don’t forget to network!
Thorough planning is important, but you should also get into action. Therefore, at a certain point, it's all about just doing it! In addition to the always intensive daily business and looking after your customers, you should also Networking plan with a monthly time budget.
Ideally, you should ask your startup consultant in Munich about important points of contact, good events for your industry, and potential partners. Often underestimated: finding good mentors who can support your startup either on specific topics or for a longer period of time.
4. Get financing and funding
Have you already started by bootstrapping your startup? Great. However, if you can only really get started once you have raised the necessary funding, you will find our Munich Startup Financing Overview all the important information. You have written your business plan and know that only venture capital is an option? Then learn in this article the Munich investor scene know.
For some startups, public funding such as the Digitalbonus, Wipano, or the Innovation Voucher can be an exciting (additional) financing option. You can also receive appropriate startup advice in this area: For highly innovative startups, a neutral start-up consultancy in Munich on funding programs offers, for example, IHK funding consultation hour.
5. Scale and internationalize
Do you want to hire foreign staff and have questions about visa regulations? Do you need assistance with work permits for new employees from abroad? The City of Munich's "Point of Single Contact (EAP)" can also help you with these business questions in the area of international affairs. This service is free of charge and is offered in German and English.
Have you established yourself in the market and now want to expand abroad? Here too, the chambers of commerce offer Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Munich and Upper Bavaria and Chamber of Crafts an initial overview as part of a start-up consultation and inform you, for example, about the funding program Go internationalThis funding will help you, among other things, with the costs for
- international trade fairs and exhibitions in the target market
- specialist or country-specific consultants such as foreign trade consultants or foreign chambers of commerce as well as tax or legal advice
- a foreign language website
- Product certification, trademark registration, patent registration
Do you want to expand into Southeast Asia or America? Then apply to German AcceleratorWe will keep you updated on dates and deadlines in our news.
Also about Founding country Bavaria you will receive a good overview of the development of foreign markets. Would you like to read more about internationalization? Infoletter Founding Times of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy addresses in its issue “Import and Export” also the challenges that small and medium-sized enterprises face in the context of internationalization.
And of course we also report regularly about successful first steps of Munich startups abroad, events and competitions for the internationalization of startups.
