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Wavelab

Wavelab

Wavelab – the innovation lab for music, arts & media is an innovation lab and startup incubator of the Munich University of Music and Theater. We enable experiments and ventures at the intersection of music, arts &...

Founded2026
Business ModelOther
IndustryAccelerator/Incubator
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About Wavelab

Wavelab – the innovation lab for music, arts & media is an innovation lab and startup incubator of the Munich University of Music and Theater. We enable experiments and ventures at the intersection of music, arts & media with new technologies and support them with expert knowledge, coaching and mentoring through to startup formation. With regard to industry focus and expert platform, Wavelab is oriented towards music, art, performing arts, film and media. As for new technologies, our focus is primarily on virtual and augmented reality, machine learning and AI, data sciences and IoT. Starting in 2021, a six-month incubator program runs continuously, in which startups are supported with office spaces, coaching and access to our investor and expert network, enabling them to take their business idea to the next level. In addition, we offer open, cooperative events and networking formats for artistically and creatively oriented students from all Munich universities as well as those interested from the cultural and creative industries to connect with technology companies, cultural and creative institutions and enterprises.

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