The Munich Startup Award ceremony will take place on July 17, 2024, during the 2nd Munich Startup Festival. There, the selected startups will compete in two semifinals, from which the finalists will emerge. A panel of experts will then select the winner of the Munich Startup Award. The winning startup will receive not only €10,000 in prize money but also the title of "Munich Startup of the Year." In advance, we selected ten startups for the semifinals from over 100 applications.
The semifinalists of the Munich Startup Award 2024
Bavertis: The Bavertis team has developed a combination of software and hardware to extend the battery life of electric vehicles by up to 80 percent. At the same time, the solution is designed to facilitate the integration of cars into the energy grid via Vehicle-to-X applications.
Bone screen: Bonescreen's screening platform is designed to support the work of radiologists and physicians. Using AI-driven software, Bonescreen can extract previously hidden information from clinical CT scans, enabling early diagnosis of various bone diseases.
Edurino: With a hybrid concept, Edurino introduces children from preschool age to the demands of tomorrow's digital world. The offering combines physical toys and a digital learning app, inviting users on a journey into playful learning worlds.
Exomatter: The DLR spin-off is working on a platform for material properties. Using data from computer simulations and AI, R&D departments can obtain suitable and sustainable suggestions for their application without complex testing.
Hopfon: The startup Hopfon is developing recyclable and climate-neutral building materials from agricultural waste, such as hops. The startup aims to reduce the ecological footprint of both the construction and brewing industries.
Radical Dot: Radical Dot is launching an innovative chemical technology for recycling plastic waste. The startup produces circular and cost-effective chemical building blocks that meet the mandatory recycling content requirements in the plastics industry.
Roundpeg: The startup Roundpeg develops add-on systems for environment recognition for collaborative robots. The technology enables safe interactions between robots and humans.
Treesense: Treesense uses sensor technology to monitor tree health in real time, enabling data-driven decisions on tree care. The startup's solution aims to optimize urban tree irrigation while saving water and labor.
We Carry: We Carry offers a deposit system for reusable bags. The startup aims to establish a reusable alternative to disposable paper bags in bakeries and supermarkets. Thanks to centralized cleaning logistics, there's no additional workload in the stores.
2na Fish: 2na Fish aims to revolutionize cancer treatment decisions. The startup's platform technology is designed to enable precise and predictable diagnoses for cancer therapy based on the spatial analysis of gene activity.
