Start-Up Landing Pad
Landing Pad to Munich
Are you a start-up or research team looking to launch your business in Munich? Look no further!
As the Financial Times has highlighted twice, Munich is Europe’s #1 Start-up Hub! The combination of leading universities (TUM, LMU, HM, UniBW), powerful industry and investment firms, and a supportive public sector provides the perfect foundation for a thriving start-up ecosystem and a vibrant talent pool of individuals with exceptional deep-tech expertise.
This is why Munich is at the forefront of researching and developing innovations in fields such as life sciences, artificial intelligence, quantum technology, aerospace, robotics, and much more!
A strong network of "Landing Helpers"
Together with our partner organizations, we provide guidance to all interested start-ups and research teams that have a concrete interest in spinning out their research as a venture to land in Munich and make the most of this unique ecosystem.
https://startforfuture.eu/page/munich-innovation-ecosystem
| UnternehmerTUM / TUM Venture Labs | UnternehmerTUM, as Europe's largest entrepreneurship center, and the closely-linked TUM Venture Labs, a joint initiative with the Technical University of Munich, support ventures by providing a complete ecosystem ranging from general incubation, acceleration, and VC funding to specialized, domain-specific labs that deeply integrate startups with cutting-edge research and talent. |
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| Invest in Bavaria | Invest in Bavaria is the business promotion agency for the Free State of Bavaria, supporting international ventures by providing free, confidential services to help them find the optimal location, connect with local networks, and navigate administrative processes for setting up or expanding in the region. |
| Bayern Innovativ | Bayern Innovativ is Bavaria's central organization for innovation and knowledge transfer, supporting international ventures by accelerating their integration and growth through active networking, connecting them with key technology partners, and facilitating access to the state's vibrant industrial and research ecosystem. |
| Bayern Kapital | Bayern Kapital, the venture capital arm of the Free State of Bavaria, supports international ventures that establish a Bavarian entity by providing crucial public co-investment capital—from seed to growth stages—alongside private investors to finance their technology development and scale-up from the region. |
| IHK München | The IHK München / Oberbayern, as the region's official Chamber of Commerce and Industry, supports international ventures by providing essential, practical advice on the legal and administrative steps of setting up a business, including commercial registration, legal forms, tax basics, and customs regulations. |
| BioM | BioM, as the central cluster management organization for Bavaria's biotechnology and life sciences sector, supports international ventures by acting as the primary point of entry, connecting them directly to the region's dense network of academic research, clinical partners, industry leaders, and specialized investors. |
| BioLabs | TUM | BioLabs | TUM, a joint initiative by the international lab operator BioLabs, TUM Venture Labs, and Eli Lilly, supports international life science ventures by providing them with immediate access to a fully-equipped, high-end shared laboratory and office hub, combined with expert mentoring and direct integration into Bavaria's academic and pharmaceutical networks. |
Do not hesitate! Contact us or one of our partners and we will answer your questions and help you become a part our awesome ecosystem!
