From Research to Impact - How you turn your research into practice
November 3, 2026
Get an overview of entrepreneurial pathways and support across Venture Lab and UnternehmerTUM, plus funding insights on EXIST Research Transfer and FLÜGGE. Two founders share their journey from dissertation to startup, followed by Q&A, closing remarks, and networking.
For students and scientists
iTEAMS Program
November 5, 2026
iTEAMS brings together multi-disciplinary teams of students and scientists to explore the commercial potential of groundbreaking university research.
Ph.D. students
IdeaLab Workshop
November 25, 2026
2-day workshop for doctoral candidates and postdocs to transform your research into commercial applications.
Scientists
GeneNovate 2027
December 7, 2026
GeneNovate is the first nationwide entrepreneurship program in Germany, designed to empower innovators and entrepreneurs in the field of Gene and Cell Therapies (GCT).
Students
Innovation goes Life Sciences Competition (IGL)
April 1, 2027
Do you have an eye on the future of Life Sciences? The TUM IGL Competition is a dynamic educational format that promotes innovation, entrepreneurship and start-up culture within the TUM School of Life Sciences.
Quantum / Semicon Fellowship Program | Now Open!
April 2, 2027
A one-year entrepreneurship program focused on quantum and semiconductor applications, designed to equip and inspire the next generation of Deep Tech innovators and entrepreneurs.
Quantum Entrepreneurship Laboratory
October 17, 2026
A project-based course that brings together students of different backgrounds to work on selected problems in quantum computing. Applications are currently closed.
Students
Entrepreneurial Engineer
October 17, 2026
How can we create innovative solutions for the future challenges of the construction industry? Strengthen your entrepreneurial skills and develop business models for the future of the construction industry.
Scientists
Energy Launchpad Summer School 2026 @ ETH
A 3-day, highly interactive learning and networking programme designed to equip participants with practical tools and a strong foundation to accelerate science-based energy innovations in relation to AI, quantum and resilience from research to spinoffs.
Student Thesis in the field of Additive Manufacturing
The Additive Manufacturing Lab, in cooperation with TUM chairs, continuously offers theses for students in the field of additive manufacturing and entrepreneurship.
TUM.Additive
TUM.Additive brings together the research activities and researchers in the field of additive manufacturing at the Technical University of Munich.
TUM.Additive Ph.D. Seminar
We encourage all researchers and professors working with Additive Manufacturing in any way to join us!
Students
Entrepreneurship in Life Sciences
October 17, 2026
The Entrepreneurship in Life Sciences module is your accelerator to bring your Life Science innovation to market readiness.
Student Tech Track
October 5, 2026
Unlock Your Entrepreneurial Potential in Software and AI!