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TUM Entrepreneurial Masterclass

Combine scientific excellence with entrepreneurial ambition and create value for society with your master’s thesis.

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Your Master’s Thesis With Entrepreneurial Impact

In the TUM Entrepreneurial Masterclass, you dedicate your master’s thesis to what you are truly passionate about. While graduating with an excellent academic thesis, you pursue your entrepreneurial ambitions and create a direct positive impact on society.

For whomMaster’s students at the Technical University of Munich (TUM)
CostNo participation fees apply.
DurationSix months
StartFour times a year: January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1

Three Tracks for Impact-Driven Master’s Theses

  • Startup Creation Track

    You write your master’s thesis on a topic related to your own startup idea and contribute directly to building your venture.

  • Entrepreneurship Support Track

    With your research, you help improve the startup infrastructure and support system around TUM.

  • Tech Venture Challenge Track

    You work in an interdisciplinary team with other master’s students to find sustainable solutions to complex societal challenges.

What to Expect

Vibrant Community and Scientific Guidance

  • Two focus seminars each semester, at the beginning and mid-term, covering topics such as academic writing and scientific methods as well as personal development and entrepreneurship
  • Bi-weekly stand-ups with all participants for discussions, reviews, and scientific feedback
  • Close exchange and mutual support among the participants
  • Access to our entrepreneurial ecosystem

Academic Framework

  • You receive personal supervision by doctoral candidates at TUM, particularly at TUM ERI, and/or a supervisor from your faculty.
  • You submit your master’s thesis for grading at your faculty, leading to the respective academic degree.
  • Each semester, the university’s Board of Management awards the most outstanding master’s thesis.

Resources

  • A workspace at Munich Urban Colab and six months of access to the MakerSpace at Munich Urban Colab and on the Garching campus
  • Guidance and support from TUM and UnternehmerTUM for venture creation and fundraising

Application

There are four batches per year:

  • Start January 1, application deadline November 1
  • Start April 1, application deadline February 1
  • Start July 1, application deadline May 1
  • Start October 1, application deadline August 1

To apply, please make sure you meet the following criteria:

  • You are enrolled in a master’s program at TUM and meet all usual requirements for registering a master’s thesis.
  • You bring entrepreneurial drive, personal commitment, enthusiasm to contribute to a lively community, and the ambition to write an excellent, impact-driven thesis.
  • You have a record of exceptional personal achievements.

How to apply: Develop your own project idea or choose one of the current topics. Apply via email with your CV, a letter of motivation, and, if relevant, a project outline. Candidates are selected by a committee.

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Questions About the TUM Entrepreneurial Masterclass?

Merve Emir, Justus Dickel, and Tim Bernhard are happy to answer your questions.

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