IdeaLab Workshop

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The TUM Venture Labs and UnternehmerTUM Incubator invite you to the IdeaLab, a two-day, hands-on workshop designed to help you transform your academic work into solutions that address real-world problems.
This isn't just about launching a startup; it's about translating your deep knowledge into tangible benefits for society.
This two-day interactive workshop (November 26 & 27, 8:30/9am-5pm) provides you with the knowledge and skills to identify relevant application areas of your academic work and set up a research-based startup:
- Identify Commercial Use Cases: Break down your research to uncover its core technologies and pinpoint relevant applications that can create a positive impact.
- Build a Deep-Tech Startup: Gain the foundational knowledge to launch a research-based start-up that brings your innovative solutions to the public.
- Communicate Your Vision: Learn to articulate your solution's value and societal benefits in a clear and compelling way, so you can connect with a wider audience beyond your field.
You will also have the opportunity to work on your idea with a small team, hear from experts in the field of entrepreneurship and meet founders and learn about their entrepreneurial journey.
The workshop is preceded by a get-together on November 25 (5-8pm), with fun activities, and pizza & drinks designed to help you warm up for the workshop days ahead, get to know your fellow participants, and connect with us. There will also be a keynote speech by a fellow founder.
For any questions, send us an email to idealab@tum-venture-labs.de
The IdeaLab is supported by Karl Schlecht Stiftung.
Apply · until Nov 18, 2026
The IdeaLab welcomes doctoral candidates and postdocs in deep-tech, natural and life sciences – regardless of your department, school or institute affiliation.

Your personal contact · Dr. Tobias Ruzok · tobias.ruzok@tum-venture-labs.de