UnternehmerTUM
New Momentum for a Culture of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
UnternehmerTUM, the Center for Innovation and Business Creation, is an institute affiliated to Technische Universität München. The Center comprises UnternehmerTUM GmbH established in 2002 as an institute of public interest and its subsidiary, UnternehmerTUM Projekt GmbH, established in 2010. The Managing Director of both enterprises is Dr. Helmut Schönenberger. Bringing together two core competences in a unique manner - qualification as an entrepreneur and the initiation of innovations and new companies - UnternehmerTUM bridges the gap between the university and the world of business, making a decisive contribution in strengthening the culture of innovation and entrepreneurship in Germany.
A Leading University-Based Center of Innovation and Business Creation in Europe
With more than 40 employees, over 1,000 participants attending lectures, seminars and programs each year, as well as 50 innovation and start-up projects per year, UnternehmerTUM is one of the leading university-based innovation and business creation centers in Europe.
Awards
| 2008 | EU Study "Entrepreneurship in Higher Education" declares UnternehmerTUM as Good Practice in Europe | |
| 2007 | German Employers' Award for Education | |
| 2005 | Future Award from berlinpolis and SAP Deutschland AG ("Technologie- und Gründerzentrum der Exzellenz") |
UnternehmerTUM GmbH Thrills and Enables Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow
UnternehmerTUM GmbH focuses on the entrepreneurial qualification of students, researchers and professionals. In particular, UnternehmerTUM GmbH seeks to develop and foster entrepreneurial potentials and creates the ability to develop business concepts. Seminars, lectures and corporate qualification programs are offered in this context.
UnternehmerTUM Projekt GmbH giving Momentum to Innovations and New Companies
The foundation of new companies is a driving force for innovation and growth. Such new companies open up new markets, create new jobs and offer solutions to social challenges of the future. The initiation and support of growth-oriented new companies is therefore another highlight and key activity of UnternehmerTUM Projekt GmbH. UnternehmerTUM Projekt GmbH also focuses on the further strengthening of a culture of innovation within companies.
