Robotics / AI

About Us

TUM Venture Lab Robotics / AI - Our early-stage incubator for robotics, artificial intelligence (AI) and communication technologies is a unique hub specifically tailored for scalable start-ups in these innovative industries. We offer comprehensive support, such as mentoring, state-of-the-art facilities and tools...

funding opportunities and a vibrant community of like-minded innovators. By combining our industry knowledge with a hands-on approach, we enable start-ups to rapidly develop and refine their technologies, gain market traction and successfully navigate the challenges of incubation and scaling.

Teams we work with

As an early stage incubator we support teams across all domains of Robotics, AI, and communication technologies to nurture and sharpen their business idea. We help them to achieve a higher maturity level to attract talent, customers and investors.

Together with our other TUM Venture Labs, we support many cross-domain startups. Below you can find an excerpt of selected startups.

EASE

Developing an Exoskeleton that addresses the needs of workers who lift heavy loads daily.

The Robot Learning Company

Building open source development kits for AI-native robotics.

Devanthro

Providing 24/7 home care service, combining personal care with remotely controlled robotic avatars.

DeepSynergy.AI

Specializing in advanced AI-driven solutions for planning and scheduling.

CeiliX

Building manual & automated vehicles that can drive in all directions with heavy loads in ceilings.

Navel Robotics

Navel, a robotic being for people in need of social care.

Pruna AI

Make your AI models faster, cheaper, smaller, greener.

SynthesEyes

Surgery training and simulation system powered by generative AI and virtual reality that enables personalised and customisable education.

Our Educational Formats

Entrepreneurial Opportunities in 6G Communication Network Technologies

Winter Semester 2025/26

Dive into the future of communication with our lecture series on "Entrepreneurial Opportunities in 6G Communication Network Technologies," a unique combination of academic depth and practical insight into the evolving 6G landscape.

Intelligent Machine Design Lab [I.MDL]

Winter Semester 2025/26

The I.MDL – Intelligent Machine Design Lab offers students a unique opportunity to solve real-world challenges in robotics, transforming theoretical foundations and innovative ideas into fully functional autonomous systems.

IEEE ICRA 2024 | Bots & Bento | The first Robotic Pallet Handling Competition

13th May 2024

IEEE ICRA 2024 | Bots & Bento | The first Robotic Pallet Handling Competition

Our Co-Working Spaces

[1] Munich City Center:

We are located in the Munich Urban Colab, first floor.

[2] Garching / TUM Campus:

We are located at Gate Garching with our Autonomous Systems Hub (ASH).

[1] Munich City Center:

We are located in the Munich Urban Colab, at the first floor, with 340 sqms office and lab space. With our state-of-the-art infrastructure, MakerSpace Colab access and a thriving location, we offer a perfect home for startups at the heart of Munich.

[2] Garching / TUM Campus:

We are located at Gate Garching with our Autonomous Systems Hub (ASH), which offers 190 sqms office and lab space. With our state-of-the-art infrastructure, MakerSpace Garching access and a thriving location, we offer a perfect home for startups close to the TUM campus.