Who we are
Our initiative Women Start-up excites and motivates women to become involved in technology and entrepreneurship. We help you discover your talents and provide you with the right qualifications to found a start-up. On your path to becoming a founder, we support you hands-on and offer consulting.
"We need more women in the tech start-up scene. Considering the societal challenges we’re facing, we can’t afford to do without women's entrepreneurial power and creativity. That’s why we founded the Women Start-up initiative: to encourage women and support them in setting up their businesses or getting involved in a start-up."
Dr. Helmut Schönenberger, Founder und Managing Director of UnternehmerTUM
"Numerous studies show that diverse teams perform better. We need more female entrepreneurs who help to drive social change. To support women in this phase and also to invest more venture capital in female founding teams, we at UVC support the Women Start-up initiative"
Amanda-Stella Birkenholz, Investment Manager, UVC Partners
Our mission
We offer you a community where you can meet other unique inspiring women and female founders. We organize network events, female founder talks and workshops. Events that are open to all are part of our offer. Feel free to bring along others and expand our network.
Hands-on Workshops
We offer workshops especially for women - on the following topics: Entrepreneurial Personality & Female Leadership, Negotiations, Pitch Training, Working together in a diverse team. Please sign up for our newsletter and you will be informed about the next training.
Are you already one step further with your start-up? What challenges are you facing? What do you need on your way? We offer different workshops: depending on the phase (before or during the start-up process) different topics play a role, which we want to address specifically. More information about the workshops is here.
Female Founders Office Hours
With the Female Founders Office Hours, we support female founders with the help of high-quality feedback and mentoring by experienced experts from various fields. We are supported by professional partners such as UVC Partners, Nauta Capital, XPRENEURS and the Female Investor Network, who offer office hours alongside Women Start-up. Book a session with our female experts via the contact form.
Inspiring Networking Events
Women at and around UnternehmerTUM: Exchange ideas, network and support! Here you will find the ideal space. We organize Female Founder Talks and Mornings Jour Fixe Coffee Meetups. You can find all UnternehmerTUM events here. More Women Start-up events coming soon.
Mentoring with Mentessa
Join our vibrant community and be part of our Mentoring program on Mentessa! Whether you are looking to guide or gain guidance, this is the perfect opportunity. Learn from each other, support and empower each other!
Register now on Mentessa and sign up as a mentor or mentee
Our trainings
We are very happy to announce our Women Start-up Empowerment training series 2024 - especially designed for women. The trainings are offered for female students, PhD students, (future) female founders and young professionals.
You can take part in one or more trainings. All trainings are for free and conducted by our XPLORE trainers and are in English.
Upcoming Trainings
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10.10.24 Online Training "Master Your Pitching Skills!" (9.00 am to 12.00 pm, in English)
Your pitch is your time to shine. Get it right and you can secure exactly the support you need to bring your vision to life. Regardless of whether you want to pitch your research, start-up idea, project report, etc., sharpening your pitching skills is crucial to getting your audience intrigued and inspired to take action.
We invite all present and future female founders or students interested to learn how to pitch with impact from all educational and professional backgrounds. Pair your ideas with the right presentation strategy and there is no limit to how far you can go!
Learning Outcomes
In this hands-on training you will:
- learn about the must-haves of delivering an authentic and effective pitch (deck) with confidence
- develop effective communication strategies to connect better with your audience
- find out how to master the key aspects of online vs. in-person pitching
Are you ready to shine?
Trainers:
Jenny Rathgeber & Doris Schönbeck
Trainer & Start-up Coach @UnternehmerTUM XPLORE
Registration Link: Cirqus Trainings 2024
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19.11.24 Online Training "All women - be entrepreneurial!" (9.00 am to12.00 pm, in English)
Shout out to all aspiring women out there: It is your time to rise and shine! Join us for this exciting online training and develop an entrepreneurial mindset that keeps you grounded and connected to your values even when things are tough.
If there is one thing you are certain to learn from it is this: The future is yours to create!
We invite all present and future female founders or students interested to develop their entrepreneurial thinking from all educational and professional backgrounds. Hack your mind and tap into your superpowers to create a lasting impact in your work, your life, and in the world.
Learning Outcomes
In this hands-on training you will:
- get empowered and excited for your present or future role as a female entrepreneur and/or changemaker
- familiarize yourself with agile project management tools and self-empowerment hacks
- gather learnings from revolutionary women role models and proactively develop your own entrepreneurial profile
- grow your network of women founders and discover further development opportunities
Trainer and facilitator: Doris Schönbeck
Team & Leadership Development Trainer & Coach @UnternehmerTUM XPLORE
Registration Link: Cirqus Trainings 2024
How to register for the trainings
If you like to register please use our training platform Cirqus to register.
- create your account
- fill out the application form once for the Women Empowerment Program 2024
- register for each single training
Drop us a message if you have any questions.
Past Trainings
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02.07.24 Onsite-Training im Urban Colab München "Be a strong and authentic female leader" (9.00 Uhr bis 13.00 Uhr, аuf Englisch)
We empower women to become leaders and drive positive change towards a more sustainable future. In this training, we aim to equip you with exactly what it takes to grow as a strong and authentic leader and become aware and confident in your own ability to inspire action both in yourself and in others.
This training is open to all present and future female founders or students interested in the topic of humanistic leadership from all educational and professional backgrounds. We invite you to sign up and grab a seat at the table as the transformational role models you are set to become.
In this hands-on training you will:
- enhance your self-reflective capability and build resilience and self-efficacy
- grow your entrepreneurial mindset and learn effective tools for self-empowerment
- develop human-centered approaches to problem solving and innovation
- grow your network of aspiring women leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakersGet ready to jumpstart your leadership!
Trainer and facilitator: Doris Schönbeck
Team & Leadership Development Trainer & Coach UnternehmerTUM XPLORE
Registration Link: Cirqus Trainings 2024
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15.05.24 Onsite-Training im Urban Colab München "Successfully working together as a diverse team" (9.00 Uhr bis 13.00 Uhr, аuf Englisch)
Teamwork can make or break business success. But what are the essential ingredients for a thriving team culture and collaboration? This training might just be what you need to learn how to attract and enable diverse talent and steer teams toward success.
We invite all present and future female founders or students interested in the topic of team diversity from all educational and professional backgrounds. Sign up today and find out why raising a diverse team is most likely the best decision you can make for any of your endeavours.
In this hands-on training you will:
- discover how diversity drives great teamwork and innovation
- learn the ins and outs of building collaborative and high-performing teams
- develop your ability to increase engagement within your team and attract fitting new members for your endeavourTrainer and facilitator: Doris Schönbeck
Team & Leadership Development Trainer & Coach @UnternehmerTUM XPLORERegistration Link: Cirqus Trainings 2024
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8.3.23 Online-Training "Be a strong and authentic female leader" (9 Uhr bis 13 Uhr, аuf Englisch)
We empower women to become leaders and drive positive change towards a more sustainable future. In this training, we aim to equip you with exactly what it takes to grow as a strong and authentic leader and become aware and confident in your own ability to inspire action both in yourself and in others.
Our program is open to all present and future female founders or students interested in the topic of humanistic leadership from all educational and professional backgrounds. We invite you to sign up and grab a seat at the table as the transformational role models you are set to become.
In this hands-on training you will:
- enhance your self-reflective capability and build resilience and self-efficacy
- grow your entrepreneurial mindset and learn effective tools for self-empowerment
- develop human-centered approaches to problem solving and innovation
- grow your network of aspiring women leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakersGet ready to jumpstart your leadership!
Trainer and facilitator: Doris Schönbeck
Team & Leadership Development Trainer & Coach @UnternehmerTUM Start-up ServicesExpert guest: Prof. Dr. Rafaela Kraus
Vice president of Applied Sciences, Entrepreneurship & Diversity @UniBwM, Professor of Corporate Management and Leadership
The registration is over.
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Our Events
Women Start-up @TUM Student ClubFair
10 am – 5 pm
Barcamp für Gründerinnen
12 pm – 1:30 pm
Morning Jour Fixe - Meet female founders
9 am – 10:30 am
Save the Date! Female Founders Talk x KPMG
5:30 pm – 12 am
HACK'N'TALK | Women Start-up Special
6 pm – 9 pm
Vergangene Events
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TUM Sustainability Day
Lassen Sie sich inspirieren, vernetzen Sie sich und werden Sie selbst aktiv. Der Nachhaltigkeitstag ist für alle Interessierten: Studierende, Mitarbeitende, Professorinnen und Professoren und externe Gäste. Nur gemeinsam gestalten wir die nachhaltige Entwicklung unserer Universität.
Zum Programm -
Finanzierung und Unternehmenswachstum - mit Judith Williams
Anlässlich des Weltfrauentags 2024 laden die IHK München und Oberbayern, das MUNICH INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM und Women Start-up der UnternehmerTUM herzlich zu einer inspirierenden Veranstaltung ein. Freut euch auf inspirierende Rednerinnen wie Judith Williams, Prof. Dagmar Schuller und Jenny Rathgeber. Im Anschluss erwartet euch ein Markt der Finanzierung mit Partnerinnen wie Encourage Ventures und Female Investors Network.
Wann:
7. März 2024
17:30 - 19:30 MEZ
Wo:
IHK für München und Oberbayern im Atrium im EG
Max-Joseph-Straße 2,
80333 MünchenSeid ein Teil dieses einmaligen Austauschs und lasst euch von erfolgreichen Frauen im Unternehmertum inspirieren! 💼🌐
Sprache des Events: Deutsch
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Women Start-up Coffee Jour Fixe x UVC Partners
Empowering Innovation at the Munich Student Initiatives Pitching Event by Women Start-up in partnership with UVC Partners
Women Start-up, in cooperation with UVC Partners, invites you to another exciting Coffee Jour Fixe at the Munich Urban Colab at the entrance area of the MakerSpace.
Join us on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, from 9 am to 11 am for a session focused on the start-up idea pitches of Munich's student initiatives, including Manage & More, CDTM, and Start Munich.
The event will kick off with an impulse and introduction by Jana Petry from UVC Partners, followed by short pitches from start-up projects of Munich's most successful student initiatives, where they will be sharing their innovative ideas and projects. Pitches will receive feedback from female investors from UVC Partners, encourage ventures, the Female Investors Network, other venture capital companies and innovis.
This is a unique opportunity to gain insights into the exciting world of entrepreneurship, and to connect with like-minded individuals who are passionate about promoting diversity in the start-up landscape. The event will provide a platform for networking, learning, and exchanging ideas, with ample room for discussion that highlight the value of diversity in fostering innovation. Join us for a stimulating morning of presentations, discussions, and pitches!
This session is perfect for all students who are eager to learn more about the world of start-ups, venture capital and gain insights into student initiatives. We look forward to your participation, as we work towards cultivating a more inclusive and diverse entrepreneurial ecosystem that nurtures creativity, innovation, and collaboration.
When? Tuesday, April 16, 2024 // 9-11 am
Where? Makerspace@Munich-Urban Colab, Freddy-Mercury-Str. 5, 80797 Munich
Join us for a coffee and a croissant!
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Women Start-up is an UnternehmerTUM initiative with the goal to excite and motivate women to become involved in technology and entrepreneurship. We help you discover your talents and provide you with the right qualifications to found a start-up. On your path to becoming a founder, we support you hands-on and offer consulting.
Women Start-up is supported by UVC Partners, Makerspace and Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Wirtschaft, Landesentwicklung und Energie.
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Women Start-up is offering a Women Empowerment Training Series 2024. Check out more details on our website. Next trainings:
May 15 , 9 am - 1 pm, on site @MunichUrbanColab: "Working Together as a Diverse Team"
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HACK'N'TALK | Women Start-up Special
We'll begin with an introduction to the UnternehmerTUM ecosystem, laying the foundation for an incredible lineup created in collaboration with Women Start-up, Digital Hub Mobility and MakerSpace as the partner of this HACK'N'TALK event. Special thank you to our sponsors Gründerland Bayern and Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Wirtschaft, Landesentwicklung und Energie.
This HACK'N'TALK has a special and inclusive focus on mobility. Mobility means more than just traffic; it often plays a decisive role in many areas of life. During this event, we'll delve into the broader implications of mobility, exploring how it enables participation in social life and influences various life decisions.
Dive into the Future with Professor Dr.-Ing. Chiara Manfletti: A Trailblazer in Space and Innovation. As the Director and COO of Neuraspace, and a respected Professor of Space Propulsion and Mobility at the Technical University of Munich, Chiara's expertise effortlessly spans the cosmos and the classroom. Her enthralling career, navigating pivotal roles at the German Aerospace Center, DLR, and shaping policies at the European Space Agency (ESA), is a testament to her unyielding dedication to stretching the boundaries of what's possible. She was nominated as the first President of the then just founded Portuguese national space agency, Portugal Space. Keep your curiosity ignited as we prepare to unveil the title of her upcoming keynote – a title that captures the essence of innovation, leadership, and the limitless cosmic frontier.
Following the talk, we'll dive into an interactive Q&A session, giving you a chance to engage with our Keynote Speaker and share your burning questions.
But that's not all – we're providing a remarkable opportunity for ambitious mobility-focused start-ups to shine! We're offering six pitching slots for start-ups eager to present their innovative venture on stage in a concise 1-minute pitch. If you'd like to seize this opportunity and pitch your start-up in the field of mobility, fill out the form to apply for a slot. All our pitchers will receive free pitch training beforehand to prepare you for your best performance.
To further enhance your experience, we offer an exclusive MakerSpace tour, granting you firsthand exposure to cutting-edge technologies.
Networking is a vital component of any entrepreneurial gathering, and at HACK'N'TALK, we prioritize this aspect. Connect with fellow entrepreneurs, investors, and industry professionals, forging valuable connections that can propel your start-up journey forward.
We're delighted to introduce an Extraordinary Matchmaking Opportunity. As we approach the event, we'll establish a dedicated Miro board and curate a physical booth on-site. These platforms will serve as instrumental conduits, facilitating connections with kindred co-founders, adept team members, strategic partners, or potential investors. This dynamic interaction promises to fuel novel cooperative ventures and propel mutual growth.
But the excitement doesn't stop there! We're thrilled to partner with TrendMover, a gamified community app designed to empower and engage with the start-up world. With TrendMover, you can showcase your start-up, connect with potential teammates, and even compare your portfolio to peers. We'll actively use the app during the event, and you can vote for your favorite presenting start-up.
At HACK'N'TALK, we value your input and your questions. We constantly strive to create an incredible experience and would love to hear from you. Please get in touch with Karoline Schnitzer at xplore@unternehmertum.de
We can't wait to welcome you to HACK'N'TALK and connect with you!
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Female Founders Talk: Building bridges & networks accross Europe
🎤 Our fantastic moderator @Marisa Schneider will guide us through a keynote by Prof. Dr. Bettina Maisch and a dynamic panel discussion with the two inspiring female founders Anna Beltzung, Co-Founder of Dimpora AG (Switzerland), and Barbara Bachus, Founder of Exomatter (Bavaria), sharing their firsthand experiences and insights into building successful businesses.
🗓️ April 29, 6 pm
📍 Munich Urban Colab, Freddy-Mercury-Str. 5, 80797 München
Don't miss this chance for cross-border exchange, inspiration, and networking over finger food and drinks. See you there!
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>>[Ge]Gründet!<< Lesung mit Anastasia Barner
Anastasia Barner, Gründerin von FeMentor, die erste Reverse Mentoring Plattform in Europa, wird ihr Buch "[Ge]Gründet! Startup-Szene Uncovered" vorstellen. Das Buch ist gerade eben bei Haufe erschienen.
In ihrem Buch erzählt Anastasia Barner von ihren Erfahrungen als Gründerin. Sie spricht über die Höhen und Tiefen, die sie erlebt hat, und gibt Tipps für andere Gründerinnen und Gründer.
In der Lesung wird Anastasia Barner aus ihrem Buch lesen und sich anschließend den Fragen des Publikums stellen.
Also, wenn ihr euch für die spannende Welt des Unternehmertums interessiert, dann solltet ihr euch diese Lesung nicht entgehen lassen!
Moderation: Florian Weber
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PRÄSENTIERT vom Munich Urban Colab und der UnternehmerTUM Initiative Women Start-up.
Die UnternehmerTUM Initiative Women Start-up begeistert und motiviert Frauen für die Themen Gründung und Technologie. Sie möchte Frauen und Männer für das Thema sensibilisieren, weibliche Talente erkennen und fördern sowie Frauen für eine (Mit-)Gründung in einem Tech Start-up qualifizieren. Die Initiative bietet eine starke Community von gründungs- und technologieinteressierten Frauen, wir präsentieren weibliche Vorbilder und erhöhen die öffentliche Sichtbarkeit des Themas.
ÜBER DAS BUCH
Anastasia Barner bietet einen unverfälschten Einblick in die gehypte Start-up-Welt. Sie räumt mit Stereotypen und Klischees auf, benennt die Schattenseiten der Szene und inspiriert, ohne die Realität zu beschönigen. Statt nur zu erklären, wie man gründet, beleuchtet ihr Buch auch die Konsequenzen und macht deutlich, dass ein Start-up nicht immer nur Vorteile bringt. Dennoch macht es Mut und zeigt, dass der Weg zur Unternehmensgründung für jeden gangbar ist. Es erzählt auch Geschichten von herausragenden Persönlichkeiten aus der Branche, die bisher unerzählt geblieben sind.
Das Buch dient als Mahnung und Motivation. Gleichzeitig gibt es Einblick in die (un)glamourösen Seiten der Start-up-Welt
ÜBER ANASTASIA BARNER
Anastasia Barner ist Initiatorin von FeMentor, der ersten Reverse-Mentoring-Plattform in Europa. Sie gehört zu den jüngsten Gründerinnen Deutschlands, war das internationale TikTok Gesicht der Deutschen Welle und gilt als Stimme der Generation Z. Mit ihrem Fachwissen berät sie Unternehmen und Universitäten bezüglich Gründen, Social Media, Diversität und Recruiting von Talenten. Sie ist TEDx Speakerin, Moderatorin und wurde bereits mehrfach ausgezeichnet.
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DE: Bitte beachten Sie: Während der Veranstaltung wird vom Munich Urban Colab und der UnternehmerTUM Fotos und Filme zu Zwecken der Öffentlichkeitsarbeit gemacht.
ENG: Please note: During the event, photos and films will be taken by Munich Urban Colab and UnternehmerTUM for public relations purposes.
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Women Start-up Morning Jour Fixe with Rohde & Schwarz
This event, in collaboration with Rohde & Schwarz, offers a remarkable opportunity for knowledge exchange and networking, and we extend our warm invitation to you to be a part of it.
Here's the agenda for the morning:
🕗 8:45 AM: Arrive and Register at the Visitor Reception | Location: Rohde & Schwarz Visitor Reception, Mühldorfstraße 15, 81671 Munich
🕘 9:00 AM: Welcome! (Brief Introduction Round & Company Presentation)
Maximilian Henninger from Rohde & Schwarz will extend a warm welcome.
🕤 9:45 AM: Keynote Address on R&S as an Innovation Catalyst, followed by Q&A
Gain insights into how Rohde & Schwarz is pioneering innovation.
🕥 10:15 AM: Breakfast and Informal Networking
Join us for a delightful breakfast and seize the opportunity to connect with fellow attendees in a relaxed and informal atmosphere.
🕚 11:00 AM: Official Conclusion of the Event
Save the Date:
📅 Date: November 9, 2023
🕒 Time: 8:45 AM - 11:00 AM
📍 Location: Rohde & Schwarz Visitor Reception, Mühldorfstraße 15, 81671 Munich
Join us for a morning of enriching discussions and valuable connections!We are genuinely excited to host this event and eagerly anticipate your presence. The morning promises to be filled with inspiring conversations and connections!
We can't wait to welcome you! ☕🤝
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❗It's important to note that registration is mandatory, and we kindly request you to register up to two days prior to the event. When you arrive at the Visitor Reception, please remember to bring your identification document to receive a visitor pass.❗ For security reasons, we will be collecting and sharing your registration details upon entry to the building.Rohde & Schwarz, with its leading solutions in the fields of Test & Measurement, Technology Systems, and Networks & Cybersecurity, is a pioneer in creating a secure and connected world. More than 13,000 employees are laying the foundation for innovations such as smart cities, the Internet of Things and the communication standards of tomorrow. Experience within a morning how you can shape the future with your creativity!
Women Start-up, is an UnternehmerTUM initiative with the goal to excite and motivate women to become involved in technology and entrepreneurship. We help you discover your talents and provide you with the right qualifications to found a start-up. On your path to becoming a founder, we support you hands-on and offer consulting.
Women Start-up is supported by UVC Partners, Makerspace and Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Wirtschaft, Landesentwicklung und Energie and Gründerland Bayern.
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Women Start-up is offering a Women Empowerment Training Series 2023. Check out more details on our website. Next trainings:All women - be entrepreneurial! (Online)
Tuesday, Nov 14, 9 AM - 12 PM
Join us for this exciting online training and develop an entrepreneurial mindset that keeps you grounded and connected to your values even when things are tough.
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⚠️ During this event we will take photos and publish them on the usual social media channels like LinkedIn or Instagram. If you do not wish to be photographed, please let us know in advance.
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FAQ
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How can I join the community?
Joining our community is super easy! Join our newsletter for updates on our news, events, and what's happening in the community. You can also join our LinkedIn group to find new connections and meaningful interactions.
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Do I need to be a TUM student or related to the Technical University of Munich?
Everyone can join our community, regardless of whether you’re related to TUM or not. All you need is to be a female tech entrepreneurial enthusiast.
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How can I book an appointment in the female founders office hours?
Access the link and book your appointment in our available slots.
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What can I do if I have a specific question or challenge?
Feel free to get in touch with Susanne directly.
Contact
If you are interested or have any specific questions, please contact our project leader directly.
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