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Munich universities produce the most exit entrepreneurs.
A recent analysis shows that hardly any other location produces as many successful startup founders as Munich. At the same time, there is a need to catch up in terms of…
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Munich leaves everyone else in the dust: Nowhere else in Europe are there more patents.
Munich is further consolidating its role as a central innovation hub in Europe: No other city unites so many patent applications, research institutions and technology-driven companies…
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Munich is on the fast track in the startup race
With 4,406 active startups and scaleups, Bavaria is the strongest federal state for young growth companies in Germany, as the Bavarian…
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Green Startup Report 2026 shows a growing scene despite declining startup momentum.
The Borderstep Institute's Green Startup Report 2026 shows that the number of green startups in the past ten years has increased…
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1.7 trillion euros of high-tech potential: But who will scale it?
Germany is at a turning point. 1.7 trillion euros – that's the annual high-tech revenue potential in key future technologies…
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Munich dominates Europe: The “triple” in the Financial Times ranking 2026
What a bombshell for our Isar metropolis! In the brand-new ranking of “Europe’s Leading Startup Hubs” by the Financial Times and…
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Munich is a leader in startup formations.
The Next Generation Report reveals a record year for startup creation. Munich, in particular, sets the standard: nowhere else are more new startups founded per capita.
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Bitkom Startup Report: Employee participation in focus
The current Bitkom Startup Report shows: Employee participation continues to gain importance, AI is standard, and founders are taking a critical look at politics and...
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Bitkom study: Startups are relying on AI like never before
82 percent of German tech startups use artificial intelligence – often as a key success factor. A Bitkom survey shows: Opportunities and skepticism lie...
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Munich startups: Strong growth, many jobs – but women remain underrepresented
Munich's startup scene is growing rapidly: A market value of €164 billion and rising investments are shaping the ecosystem. But despite these successes...
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Skilled labor shortage slows down startups
The German startup scene is threatened with stagnation – not due to a lack of ideas, but due to a lack of skilled workers. While scaleups have long been recruiting internationally,…
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Bitkom study: Capital shortage hits German startups
According to a Bitkom survey, one in four startups is considering relocating abroad. The reasons for this are a lack of venture capital and a…
