Christmas gifts

Needs Review

Gift ideas from the Munich startup scene 2025

Discover unique gift ideas from Munich startups we featured in 2025. Innovative, local, and suitable for all ages. From…

IGP funding program

Competition

IGP is promoting innovations for urban and rural areas with 10 million euros.

The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy is once again calling for participation in the IGP (Innovation and Growth Program). Funding is available for non-technical innovations that boost economic strength and quality of life in cities and surrounding areas…

Growth Fund Germany

ecosystem

Growth fund drives investments

The German Growth Fund has already invested four-fifths of its total volume, thereby strengthening the European VC ecosystem. New investors, clear…

Cyberdesk

Inside Stories

Cyberdesk: Transparency for data access

Cyberdesk is developing an identity-centric data security platform that reveals who is accessing which data – down to the file level. The Munich-based startup…

Weekly Wrap-up

ecosystem

Weekly Wrap-up 49/2025

This week in the Munich ecosystem. A lot has happened: Quantum Systems secures a record sum, the MTZ explains its vision for…

GENA-OT from Ororatech

Needs Review

Ororatech launches research satellite GENA-OT

The Munich-based aerospace startup has launched GENA-OT, a flexible research satellite, into space. The platform is designed to provide easy access to…

Explorer Program

Competition

Apply now for the Xplore programs

The application period for UnternehmerTUM's Xplore programs is now open. Founders and startup teams can apply for Venture until January 19, 2026…

Ballgaze Fandi Hartl

7 Questions

Ballgaze: Clarity for complex tech systems

Munich-based startup Ballgaze helps companies identify technical missteps early on, before risks, complexity, and technical debt explode. Based on research…

Deals

PITCH & PEOPLE at Slush – Inga Grieger, Ronja Stoffregen and Eva Spannagl in an interview

We at Munich Startup met with three female investors at Slush 2025 in Helsinki. In the interview, Inga…

MTZ

Accelerator/Incubator

MTZ on a growth trajectory: From technology center to scaleup hub

How has the Munich Technology Center (MTZ) strategically renewed itself in recent years, and why does infrastructure for… play such a role?

Co-founders Torsten Mandelkow and Matthias Einig

Needs Review

Rencore secures 13 million euros

The Munich-based specialist for governance, security and compliance receives fresh capital to finance its international expansion and the development of its governance platform…

PFASuiki

Inside Stories

Upcoming Startups in November

Curious about the new startups taking off in Munich? In our photo gallery, we present all the promising up-and-coming startups we discovered in November…