“Being wrong is great—it means I’m learning something new”: Fireside Chat with Start-up Founders Damian Heimel and Maximilian Hasler
Damian (co-founder of deevio) and Max (co-founder of KONUX), two alumni founders of previous TechFounders cohorts, participated in our Fireside Chat. During this session, they candidly discussed their start-up journeys, reflecting on both their successes and the inevitable fumbles along the way.
© Alexandra BeierA Winning Hand: Highlights from the UnternehmerTUM Corporates & Investors Casino Night 2024
On February 28, 2024, an exclusive UnternehmerTUM Corporates & Investors Casino Night 2024 drew together prominent figures across industries in the heart of Munich, often recognized as Germany's Silicon Valley. The event was organized by TechFounders and powered by the Munich Urban Colab Investment Alliance.
© Bert WillerInnovation for Impact: Transforming Industries - Start-up Demo Day 2023
The Start-Up Demo Day on May 25, 2023 marked the successful conclusion of TechFounders Batch #17, following a series of coaching sessions, pilot projects, and pitch trainings. Read the highlights from the event which brought together around 250+ guests in Munich Urban Colab.
© UnternehmerTUMHow can industries transform their net-zero goals from a buzzword to a reality?
The newest IPCC report holds a mirror in front of all decision-makers, and it's not reflecting a pretty picture. Corporations have been discussing their net-zero goals for years, but what is preventing them from reaching their objectives? We've identified some of the roadblocks corporates face when striving for net-zero and listed possible solutions to overcome them
© Conny Mirbach“On our playground, you can build something relevant that matters - faster than ever”. Interview with Martin Weber
2020 was a record year for Germany’s venture capital scene and reached second place in European funding after the UK. We sat down with Martin Weber, General Partner at HV Capital, to find out why.
Wieland partners with international startup accelerator TechFounders to spur transformation towards a more sustainable economy
Wieland, the world’s leading supplier of semi-finished copper and copper alloy products, is partnering with the international B2B startup accelerator TechFounders.
© Bert WillerTowards liveable future by using the power of tech - Batch #16 Recap and Ultimate Demo Day by UnternehmerTUM
The 16th edition of our program was concluded by the Ultimate Demo Day on December 8, 2022. Read the past months' recap and highlights from the event which brought together around 600 start-up ecosystem players in Munich.
The ‘Future of the Battery’
The future of European battery tech will be pivotal in the transition as the sustainability space changes. But how can lithium ion reach its potential?
© rembergTechFounders Batch #8 Alumni Remberg Receives €11M in Serie A Funding
Ending Paper Trails and Transforming CRM: on February 8, Industry 4.0 startup Remberg completed a Series A financing totaling €11 million, winning the confidence of several impressive names as angel investors.
© SingkhamStartups offer concrete solutions to enormous sustainability challenges
What actions should entrepreneurs take right from the beginning to build any business in a socially, economically, and environmentally responsible way?
© LANXESSLANXESS partners with TechFounders
German multinational specialty chemicals company LANXESS is partnering with the international Startup Accelerator Program TechFounders to join the startup accelerators’ corporate chemical cluster and collaborate with circular economy startups.
Innovations to Tackle the Grand Challenges in Climate Change – a Climate-Tech Start-up Landscape
Take a look at our map of climate technology startups to see some of the revolutionizing innovations that have been developed in recent years to fight global warming.
How to drive climate goals in 2023? Sustainability 360: A Forum on Circular Economy, Decarbonization, and Energy
Discover key takeaways from TechFounders' Sustainability 360 event, where sustainability and energy executives discussed the challenges of achieving net-zero goals. Read the event recap to learn how businesses can drive climate goals and make meaningful progress toward long-term sustainability.
© Thomas DashuberGroundbreaking solutions to pressing issues – International start-up accelerator TechFounders introduces their newest batch
TechFounders kicks off its program for the 16th time. The program runs from July to December 2022.
Carbon Offsetting – what businesses need to know when aiming for net zero
While supporters consider carbon offsetting as an important tool to reach net zero, critics argue that it can have counterintuitive effects on global warming. This article provides insights about offset providers and their offset projects enabling companies to choose a meaningful compensation strategy.
© Bert WIllerAccelerating the future disrupters: TechFounders introduces its next batch of game-changing start-ups
TechFounders is proud to announce the kick-off of its 17th batch with seven rising start-ups.