Bitkom procurement map

Needs Review

Bitkom map illustrates award opportunities for startups

A new map from the digital association Bitkom shows how differently startups in the German states obtain public contracts: Munich startups have…

Cellbyte

7 Questions

Cellbyte: AI accelerates market access for pharmaceuticals

Cellbyte aims to revolutionize the global market launch of pharmaceuticals: With an AI-native platform, the Munich-based startup automates pricing and market access processes in…

Weekly Wrap-up

ecosystem

Weekly Wrap-up 01/2026

Happy New Year from Munich Startup! We've already started the new year hard and have some exciting news from…

Competition “Munich data gems sought”

Competition

Apply now: "Data gems" wanted!

Creative ideas for the use of open data from the city of Munich can be submitted to the "Munich…" competition until February 11, 2026.

Certhub

Deals

Certhub receives 6.2 million euros

Munich-based medtech startup Certhub has secured fresh capital for its AI-powered compliance platform. The funding will accelerate scaling in Europe…

Medtech 4C Accelerator

Competition

4C Accelerator is looking for medtech startups

The 4C Accelerator is launching its 11th batch. Startups in the fields of medical devices, software as a medical device, and in-vitro diagnostics can apply until October 10th.

The Munich Startup Advisory Board

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Expert Advisory Board for Munich Startup

Munich Startup has appointed an advisory board. The new body will be responsible for the strategic development of the official startup portal for Munich and the surrounding area…

Biovaria 2026

Competition

Biovaria launches new Pitch & Partner program 2026

Startups in the life sciences and biotechnology sectors, as well as founders, can now apply. Prize money of up to €2,000 and…

Mercura

Deals

Mercura receives 1.8 million euros

Munich-based AI startup Mercura has raised fresh capital in a highly sought-after seed round. With this funding, the team will accelerate its development…

Philipp Baaske, Vice President for Entrepreneurship at LMU and co-founder of Nanotemper, is a guest on the Munich Startup Podcast Pitch & People.

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“The best technology doesn’t always prevail”: Philipp Baaske, Vice President for Entrepreneurship at LMU

Dr. Philipp Baaske, Vice President for Entrepreneurship at LMU since October 2025 and co-founder of Nanotemper Technologies, will speak in Munich…

Hades Mining

7 Questions

Hades Mining aims to secure Europe’s energy and raw material sovereignty

Europe relies on fossil fuels and imported raw materials – expensive, risky, and uncertain. Hades Mining wants to change that: with technology that…

Finches

7 Questions

Finches: Data-driven security for supply chains

Finches translates agricultural reality into decision-relevant metrics: The Munich-based startup helps buyers identify risks such as climate extremes, price volatility, or geopolitical disruptions at an early stage.