The Munich Business Plan Competition will start in 2026 with a new participation record: 205 startup teams will submit their business ideas in phase 1 – more than ever before. Baystartup It has recognized ten particularly impressive startups. The award-winning teams are developing technology-driven solutions in fields such as medicine, biotechnology, robotics, quantum technology, energy, and industrial manufacturing.
At the competition, founders present their business ideas, receive in-depth feedback from industry experts, and network with investors. A clear and well-defined business model remains particularly important. Competition Director Max Akhmedschin explained:
“Phase 1 isn’t about perfect companies. What’s crucial is that teams have a thorough understanding of their problem, their target group, and their solution. All the award-winning startups demonstrate precisely this clarity. Developing a business plan is a key step for startups that want to launch quickly and sustainably in the market.”
Ten startups impress in Phase 1
Several winning teams are developing solutions for medicine and biotechnology. Dehaze creates AI-based digital twins that analyze medical data and are designed to detect individual health risks early. Exosphere develops a compact diagnostic system that detects cancer markers in the blood at a particularly early stage. And Genecare builds a platform that organizes genetic testing and supports medical decisions through structured data.
In the field of biotechnology, Evovect and Rnhale are working on new therapeutic approaches. Evovect develops carrier materials for gene and RNA therapies that enable targeted drug delivery and simplify production. RNhale develops inhalable RNA drugs for severe lung diseases.
Other startups are driving deeptech innovation: Qooda Develops quantum sensor-based navigation without GPS. Formowe provides training data for robot systems and aims to accelerate the development of intelligent robotics. Helmit It uses AI to detect risks such as cyberbullying or grooming on social media early and to warn parents.
Energy and production solutions are also among the winners: Windfire converts wind energy directly into heat and feeds it into heat networks. Micro Factory It automates the 3D printing process for medical applications and enables scalable digital manufacturing.
Register now for Phase 2
The Munich Business Plan Competition has been supporting founders for 30 years, guiding them through three phases on their path to market entry. All participants receive written feedback from a jury of entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts. In Phase 2, for which teams still need to apply... Registration is possible until March 24, 2026., the startups primarily work on marketing and sales strategies.
