POWERING THE FUTURE TUM Venture Labs & e-conversion Start-Up Day

Join us for “Powering the Future”, the Start-up Day by e-conversion and TUM Venture Labs, on 16 November at the GALILEO Science Congress Center in Garching. Keynotes, a panel on access to capital, a start-up pitch competition and networking

When: Monday, November 16, 2026 · 9:30 AM
Where: GALILEO Science Congress Center in Garching

Join us for Keynotes, a panel on access to capital, a start-up pitch competition and networking!

Program

9:30 – 10:30 | Keynotes
Insights into entrepreneurship and translating ideas into action.
11:15 – 12:15 | Panel Discussion
“The Best Teams or the Best Networks? Who Gets Access to Capital?” On the gender funding gap, the barriers women founders face when seeking venture capital, and pathways to a more inclusive start-up ecosystem.
13:15 – 14:15 | Start-up Pitch Competition
Emerging companies present their ideas and technologies. Prize money: €500.
15:00 – 16:15 | Start-up Success Stories
Founders share their experiences of building a company, overcoming challenges, and bringing innovative technologies to market.
Afterwards | Winner Announcement & Closing, Poster Session and Networking Get-together
Poster presentations, exchange with researchers, founders and innovators, with snacks, coffee and drinks.