For students and scientists
TUM Climate Ventures
October 13, 2026
Turn your research into real-world impact. Explore the commercial potential of technologies, get 1:1 expert mentoring and access a global academic and industry network. Apply with your own research/technology or join an existing team.
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).
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 2, 2026
A project-based course that brings together students of different backgrounds to work on selected problems in quantum computing. Applications are currently closed.
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!
From Research to Impact - How you turn your research into practice
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.
Our permanent offerings for scientists
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Explore Entrepreneurship
Join Events and Education Formats
You want to fuel your scientific genius in our inspiring ideation workshops and innovation challenges? Join our Sciencepreneurship formats to collaborate with brilliant minds, unleash groundbreaking ideas, and make a lasting impact.
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Transform Your Knowledge Into Value
Register as a scientist
You conduct application oriented research (as a Master's student, PhD/doctoral candidate, Postdoc, Professor) and want to explore the possibilities of the TUM Venture Labs.