Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging at UnternehmerTUM

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We believe innovation happens where people feel they belong, work together respectfully, and different perspectives are explicitly welcome. That is why we create structures, learning formats, and clear points of contact at UnternehmerTUM that support a fair and safe working environment.

Discrimination, racism, and any form of harassment have no place here. We treat everyone with respect and appreciation and work continuously to create a respectful and discrimination-sensitive environment.

What We Do

Structures and Processes

We provide guidance through internal policies such as our DEIB policy and our Integrity Violations Contact Point (Anlaufstelle für Integritätsverletzungen), the complaints office under Section 13 of the German General Equal Treatment Act (AGG).

Community and Exchange

We enable networking, dialogue, and mutual support, for example through Women@UnternehmerTUM and our Diversity Corner at the Munich Urban Colab.

Learning and Awareness

We promote knowledge, reflection, and inclusive collaboration through trainings and keynotes, for example on inclusive leadership, neurodiversity, and sexual harassment in the workplace.

Diversity Charter

We have signed the Charta der Vielfalt (Diversity Charter). Charta der Vielfalt e. V. is Germany’s largest employer initiative promoting diversity in the workplace.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging at UnternehmerTUM

We are convinced that different perspectives, experiences, and life paths make us stronger. Diverse teams develop better ideas and more creative solutions. That is why diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) are an integral part of who we are.

  • Diversity

    We value the diversity of visible and invisible identity characteristics, from age, gender, and sexual orientation to origin, language, and religion, as well as individual abilities and social background.

  • Equity

    We create fair conditions and equal opportunities for everyone. This includes transparent criteria for development, promotion, and decision-making.

  • Inclusion

    We shape a culture in which everyone feels included and treated as equals.

  • Belonging

    We want every person to feel recognized, valued, and respected, without having to pretend or hide essential parts of their identity.

Values & Leadership Principles

Our values and leadership principles are our shared compass for how we work together, lead, and make decisions, and they also support our stance on DEIB.

We care

Your manager takes time for you, gives regular feedback, and supports your development.

We empower and provide safety

You take on responsibility early and have room to try new things. Mistakes are part of the process.

We act consistently

Decisions are transparent, and we keep our promises.

Leadership means taking responsibility for the team, not only for the numbers, but also for how diverse and strong a team is.

Claudia Frey, CFO UnternehmerTUM

Points of Contact & Processes

Respectful collaboration matters to us: You can report discrimination or misconduct confidentially to designated contact persons at any time. Reports are received confidentially and reviewed carefully. They are handled respectfully, sensitively, and only with the involvement of those who need to be involved.