??From Buds to Breakthroughs: Financial Times News, Rising Start-ups and Connecting the Dots
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What a?bustling winter we have behind us! From witnessing awesome pitches by the top deep-tech start-ups at the Ultimate Demo Day, to welcoming a diverse?group of global founders?in our?program and kicking off the?new pilot projects with our corporate partners, to throwing dice with Munich's finest innovation ecosystem players...Phew! And there's even more on the horizon as the season changes. Have we been out of touch these past months?? Let's catch up! Check out our?upcoming events below - we'd love to have you join us ?
In a Rush? Here's a Snapshot of our Key News & Milestones
?? No. 1: UnternehmerTUM and Munich ecosystem ranked as #1 Innovation Hub in Europe by Financial Times
?? €750M+: The amount of raised funding by TechFounders alumni start-ups is climbing closer to a billion
?? June 11: Start-up Demo Day is back in June, with 30+ pioneering start-ups and selected members of our ecosystem
Successful Venture Client Process between ANTICIPATE and WACKER
Through the venture client process facilitated by TechFounders, Aachen-based start-up ANTICIPATE and leading chemical manufacturer WACKER conducted a proof of concept (POC) that demonstrated impressive results. ANTICIPATE's AI-powered software effectively identified deviations and foreign objects in real time, demonstrating its potential to enhance efficiency and reduce the risk of manual errors in production quality control. The success of this collaboration highlights the significant impact that innovative start-ups can have on optimizing processes and fostering technological advancements within established industries like manufacturing. ?? Read more
UnternehmerTUM is the leading Start-up hub in Europe!
The Financial Times has ranked us as the Leading Start-up Hub in Europe.??? Together with the Technical University of Munich and the entire Munich innovation ecosystem, we prevailed against 125 hubs from 21 European countries. The award was based on external surveys and represents a major achievement for us - and wouldn't have been possible without?the cooperation and trust of our partners. So let's stay connected and continue fostering innovation and entrepreneurship together. ?? Read more
RECAP OF RECENT EVENTS
Europe's Deep-Tech Revolution: Ultimate Demo Day ?
Despite chaotic weather conditions, we welcomed 600 participants to Ultimate Demo Day on December 5, 2023. The event featured prominent speakers like soccer legend Oliver Bierhoff, astronaut in reserve Nicola Winter and the "Rockstar unter den Sommeliers" Justin Leone! ???Watch the?event recap
???From Cards to Connections: UnternehmerTUM Corporate & Investors Casino Night 2024 ?
On February 28 we hosted an exclusive gathering of around 200 guests from industry-leading companies, VC firms, and pioneering start-ups at Munich Urban Colab - in the heart of Germany's Silicon Valley. ?? Read more
?? Batch #19's Kick-off &?Sprint II!
12 ambitious start-ups from 7 different countries are part of?our latest batch!?During the first two sprints, the teams delved deep?into scaling?and company culture topics during their coaching sessions. Highlight to us was definitely an off-site day with the founders at Wallberg and Lake Tegernsee! ??Meet the start-ups
?? The Start-up & Innovation Festival on Skis: Skinnovation
Last month, our team?travelled to Innsbruck for the annual Skinnovation, where?our Managing Partner Sylvia?took?the stage as part of the festival's Start-up Jury. Besides interesting talks and panels, the team enjoyed the slopes of the ski resort Axamer Lizum.?
?? Upcoming Events
PRESS & PUBLICATIONS
? Circular Economy Start-up Landscape 2024
This collaborative report by CIRCULAR REPUBLIC, TechFounders, TUM Venture Labs, Technical University of Munich, and better ventures highlights 327 active circular economy start-ups in Germany, with Munich leading as a circular innovation center. ?? Read more
?? How Medium-Sized Companies and Start-ups Come Together
In his recent interview with VDI Nachrichten, Moritz shared valuable insights on SME and start-up collaborations through venture clienting, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a degree of autonomy for start-ups.?? Read more
TechFounders Start-ups in the Spotlight
?? MEDEA Biopharma: MEDEA has secured pre-seed funding of €1.6 million
???Breathe Battery Technologies:?Breathe and Volvo Cars partner to bring adaptive charging software to new generation EVs
?? Forbes 30 under 30:?The founders of FERNRIDE,?Augmented Industries and Voltfang?are selected in the "Manufacturing & Industry" category
Seize the Future: Your Path to Start-up Collaboration
Ready to supercharge your open innovation strategy?with bespoke collaborations? TechFounders specializes in crafting tailored Corporate-Start-up Partnerships that match your unique needs. Whether you're seeking cutting-edge tech solutions, strategic alliances, or innovative ventures, we've got you covered. Reach out to our experts to embark on a journey of innovation and growth.
Let's tackle the challenges of tomorrow - today! ??
Moritz F?rster (Managing Partner) [email protected]
Sylvia Stojilkovic (Managing Partner) [email protected]
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Managing Partner UnternehmerTUM Companies
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