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TUM Venture Lab Robotics / AI - Our early-stage robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) incubator provides a unique, networked hub specifically tailored to scalable startups in these innovative industries. We provide comprehensive support, including mentoring, access to industry experts, state-of-the-art facilities and tools, funding opportunities, and a vibrant community of like-minded innovators. By combining our deep industry knowledge with a hands-on approach, we empower startups to rapidly develop and refine their technologies, gain a foothold in the marketplace, and successfully navigate the challenges of scaling. Our unique selling point lies in our commitment to disruptive deep-tech innovation and advancing the future of robotics and AI through our dedicated support ecosystem.

Selected teams we work with

As an early stage incubator we support teams across all domains of Robotics and AI to nurture and sharpen their business idea. We help them to achieve a higher maturity level to attract talent, customers and investors. Together with other TUM Venture Labs, we also support cross-functional startups. Below you can find an excerpt.

Olive Robotics

Making robot development easier and interoperable aligned with industry standards with software-defined hardware.

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Devanthro

Robody Cares - a 24/7h home care service for seniors, combining the warmth of human care with the efficiency of remotely controlled humanoid robotic avatars: Robodies.

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Angsa Robotics

Creating the first outdoor surface-independent trash removal robot.

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Ease

Building autonomous robotic kitchens to provide personalized, freshly cooked meals to end-consumers.

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SynthesEyes

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

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Our education offers

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

We are located in the Munich Urban Colab, at the ground floor and first floor, with 300 sqm office and lab space each, adding up to 600 sqm of creative startup space. With our state-of-the-art infrastructure, MakerSpace access and a thriving location, we offer a perfect home for new startups.

Munich Urban Colab, Freddie-Mercury-Straße 5, 80797 Munich, Germany

Venture Lab Robotics and AI Ground Floor Lab Space Outside

IoT, Robotics & AI lab

Venture Lab Robotics and AI Ground Floor Lab Space

Lab space for startup #1

Venture Lab Robotics and AI Ground Floor Lab Space with Startup Angsa Robotics

Lab space for startup #2

Venture Lab Robotics and AI Ground Floor Lab Space Storage Area

Storage space #1

Venture Lab Robotics and AI Ground Floor Lab Space Parts Library

Lab space for startup #3

Venture Lab Robotics and AI Ground Floor Lab Space Electronics Assembly

PCB assembly machine

Venture Lab Robotics and AI Ground Floor Meeting Area

Ground floor meeting space @ MakerSpace

Venture Lab Robotics and AI Ground Floor Large Screen

Ground floor presentation screen @ MakerSpace

Venture Lab Robotics and AI Ground Floor Presentation Stage

Ground floor stage @ MakerSpace

Venture Lab Robotics and AI First Floor Lab Space

First floor office and education space

Venture Lab Robotics and AI First Floor Lab Space Entrance

Robo.Innovate team space

Venture Lab Robotics and AI First Floor Lab Space Tools

I.MDL work space

Venture Lab Robotics and AI First Floor Course Arrea

I.MDL work places

Venture Lab Robotics and AI First Floor Office Space

Startup office space #1

Venture Lab Robotics and AI First Floor Sketching Area

Startup work bench

Venture Lab Robotics and AI First Floor Storage Space

Storage space #2

Startup office space #2

Our events

Startup Lunch

Wednesday, October 11, 2023 ·

We think it's important to stay in touch and know what the daily topics of our startups are. That's why we host a Startup Lunch once a month to get into conversation with each other. This offer is for all candidates, early stage startups, advanced teams and alumni alike.

Startup Lunch

Wednesday, November 8, 2023 ·

Circular Hackfest - A Robo.Innovate Initiative

Friday, November 10, 2023 · Munich Urban Colab

Circular Hackfest - A Robo.Innovate Initiative

CIRCULAR REPUBLIC FESTIVAL

Wednesday, November 15, 2023 · MUNICH URBAN COLAB

The event for circular economy innovation, bringing together all visionaries to accelerate circular transformation in our economy.

SPICE

Tuesday, November 28, 2023 ·

A Venture Lab Robotics & AI + robo.innovate + MakerSpace event with a simple idea: Invite all our Robotics & AI pipeline startups to a joint event and introduce them to partners & experts. Listen to great pitches. Have some food & drinks. Get together & networking.