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.
Selected 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.
SynthesEyes
Surgery training and simulation system powered by generative AI and virtual reality that enables personalised and customisable education.
Devanthro
24/7 home care service, combining the warmth of human care with remotely controlled robotic avatars.
Angsa Robotics (Alumni)
Creating the first outdoor surface-independent trash removal robot.
Our education offers
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
Lecture Series "6G Communication Network Technologies"
Sommersemester 2024
Dive into the future of communication with our lecture series on "6G Communication Network Technologies," a unique combination of academic depth and practical insight into the evolving 6G landscape.
Intelligent Machine Design Lab [I.MDL]
The I.MDL - Intelligent Machine Design Lab offers a multi-semester course series enabling TUM master's students to develop complex mechatronic systems, fostering independent idea generation and prototype creation.
Student Thesis
In cooperation with different TUM chairs, the Venture Lab continuously offers final theses for students in the fields of Entrepreneurship, Robotics, and AI.
Our 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.
[1] Munich Urban Colab, Freddie-Mercury-Straße 5, 80797 Munich, Germany
[1] MUCL: First floor office and education space
[1] MUCL: Robo.Innovate team space
[1] MUCL: I.MDL work space
[1] MUCL: I.MDL work places
[1] MUCL: Startup office space
[1] MUCL: Startup work bench
[1] MUCL: Storage space
[1] MUCL: Startup lab space
[1] MUCL: Startup storage space
[1] MUCL: Startup office space
[2] ASH @ TUM Campus Garching
[2] ASH: Office space
[2] ASH: Entrance
[2] ASH: Meeting zone
[2] ASH: Pitching zone
Our events
Legal & Tax Insights for Founders
Saturday, October 19, 2024 · Arcisstr. 21, Munich
Startup Lunch
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 ·
Startup Lunch
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 ·
Startup Lunch
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 ·
Opening: Autonomous Systems Hub
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 · Gate Garching
TUM Entrepreneurship Day 2024
Thursday, June 27, 2024 · Arcisstr. 21, 80333 Munich
Startup Lunch
Wednesday, June 19, 2024 ·
health.tech 2024
Wednesday, June 5, 2024 · Munich
SPICE - Special Edition Japan
Monday, May 20, 2024 · Tokyo Innovation Base in Japan, 〒100-0005 Tokyo, Chiyoda City, Marunouchi, 3 Chome−8−3 2F SusHi Tech Square
Startup Lunch
Wednesday, May 15, 2024 ·
Founder Legal Boot Camp
Saturday, April 27, 2024 · Arcisstr. 21, Munich
Startup Lunch
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 ·
SPICE
Wednesday, April 17, 2024 · Munich Urban Colab
NextGen Ventures – Entrepreneurial Perspectives on 6G
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 · Rohde & Schwarz Munich
Startup Lunch
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 ·
TUM Venture Labs Night 2024
Tuesday, March 12, 2024 · Munich Urban Colab
Startup Lunch
Wednesday, February 21, 2024 ·
The Pool
Monday, January 29, 2024 · Munich Urban Colab, Freddie-Mercury-Str. 5, 80797 Munich
Startup Lunch
Wednesday, January 17, 2024 ·
DLD Munich 24
Thursday, January 11, 2024 ·
Startup Lunch
Wednesday, December 13, 2023 ·
SPICE
Tuesday, November 28, 2023 · Munich Urban Colab
CIRCULAR REPUBLIC FESTIVAL
Wednesday, November 15, 2023 · MUNICH URBAN COLAB
Circular Hackfest - A Robo.Innovate Initiative
Friday, November 10, 2023 · Munich Urban Colab
Startup Lunch
Wednesday, November 8, 2023 ·
Bits & Pretzels 2023
Sunday, September 24, 2023 · Munich, Germany - at the International Congress Center Messe München (ICM).
Bits & Pretzels 2023
Sunday, September 24, 2023 · Munich, Germany - at the International Congress Center Messe München (ICM).
Startup Lunch
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 ·
Startup Lunch
Wednesday, July 12, 2023 ·
1E9 - Festival of the Future
Thursday, July 6, 2023 ·
TUM Entrepreneurship Day
Thursday, June 29, 2023 · Technische Universität München Arcisstraße 21, 80333, München
Automatica 2023 - Start-ups and industry partners: How cooperation succeeds
Wednesday, June 28, 2023 ·
Our Team
Dr.-Ing. Arne Rost
Managing Director
Nicole Ebner
Lead Startup Incubator robo.innovate
Dr. Sonja Stange
Pipeline Manager robo.innovate
Anna Efa
Project Manager 6G Life | Startup Coach
Dr. Josef Baumgartner
Startup Scouting Manager AI+Munich
Bakir Kreso
Startup Consultant
Philip Prestele
Venture Director
Lisa Schebitz
Startup Coach & Trainer
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Sami Haddadin
Academic Director
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Eckehard Steinbach
Academic Director
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Wolfgang Kellerer
Academic Director
Our Sponsor
Our Partners
