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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.

Hypersonica: Reaching series A at hypersonic speed
The British-German startup Hypersonica secures €23.3 million and completes its first hypersonic test flight. Based in the Munich region, the team is advancing the development of a European hypersonic capability.

Tailwind for climate startups: Viessmann partners with TUM Venture Labs
The Viessmann Foundation invests in TUM Venture Labs to strengthen Munich’s ecosystem for climate startups and accelerate science-based innovations into practice.

New biotech center for Munich starting 2026
With BioLabs|TUM, a 1,800-square-meter innovation hub for 15 to 20 biotech startups is emerging in the heart of Munich, equipped with high-end laboratories, mentoring, and global networking.

Dr. Oetker becomes partner of TUM Venture Labs
Dr. Oetker is getting involved with TUM Venture Labs. The Bielefeld-based food corporation is investing money in the Venture Lab Food-Agro-Biotech.

TUM Venture Labs suchen Ideen für Agri-Pitchevent
With the Farmvision Festival, the TUM Hans Eisenmann Forum for Agricultural Sciences wants to present a possible future of agriculture. The festival will also include a pitch event for which founders can apply until April 25.

Plectonic Biotech receives Sprind funding
The Federal Agency for Leap Innovations – Sprind for short – will finance the work of TUM spin-off Plectonic Biotech in the coming years. The funds come from the Federal Ministry of Education and Research and are provided as a loan.

Brainlab becomes platinum partner of TUM Venture Labs
Munich-based medtech company Brainlab and the TUM Venture Labs are entering into a partnership. In addition to financial support, Brainlab is also bringing its expertise in medical technology to the table.

Jetzt für den Greentech Venture Award bewerben
The TUM Venture Labs are looking for teams for their Greentech Venture Award who want to achieve sustainable impact with their scalable business model. Winners will receive prize money of 5,000 euros. The application deadline is October 10.

Dassault Systèmes opens 3DExperience Lab in Munich
The French software company Dassault Systèmes, known for its 3D design software, has launched a new open-innovation platform at its Munich location. The 3DExperience Lab supports founders, innovators, and entrepreneurs with a mentoring program and access to the 3DExperience platform.