On December 11, 2025, Ultimate Demo Day once again transformed the Munich Urban Colab into one of Europe’s most vibrant hotspots for innovation. More than 60 startups took the stage to present breakthrough solutions across the clusters Health Pioneers, Climate & Circularity, Enterprise Intelligence, Industrial Intelligence, Bio Innovators, Robotics & Manufacturing, Quantum & Simulation Frontier, Next Gen Materials & Catalysts, and Urban Frontier.
Investors, corporates, founders, and ecosystem partners gathered to explore future technologies, spark new collaborations, and meet the next generation of European innovation leaders.
A powerful opening
The day kicked off with inspiring messages from the UnternehmerTUM community, emphasizing one core idea:
Startups are essential to Europe’s technological future.
Speakers highlighted the need for speed, bold thinking, and resilience — and reminded us that Munich is now recognized as a global Top-10 deep-tech hub, driven by world-class research, strong founders, and an exceptional support ecosystem.
60+ pitches — Innovation in action
Across five innovation clusters, startups showcased technologies that could redefine industries: from breakthrough therapies and AI-native tools to climate solutions, mobility systems, and next-generation industrial intelligence. The diversity and quality of pitches highlighted the growing strength of Europe’s startup landscape.
Outstanding Teams of 2025
This year’s standout teams were honored at the end of the event:
🏆 Winner: alquem.ai
AI-powered materials discovery aiming to replace rare-earth elements — beginning with next-generation permanent magnets.
🌟 Aereus
AI-native scene understanding that transforms raw sensor data into clear and reliable operational intelligence.
Special Prize: A Golden Ticket to GITEX Europe.
🌟 CollimateHealth
Breakthrough microbeam therapy pushing the boundaries of radiation oncology.
A memorable closing moment
Ariane Hingst wrapped up the day with a powerful reflection from elite sports: Innovation, like high performance, requires hard work, trust, resilience — and above all, a strong team that stands together when things get tough. Her message captured the spirit of UDD 2025 perfectly:
Innovation is a team effort.
Special thanks to our sponsors:
Boston Consulting Group (BCG), FORIS AG, and Radio Gong 96.3.