Take the helm and develop a robust and scalable business model. Learn how to ensure long-term value creation, identify revenue streams, and plan your market strategy.
 			 
		
		
			
			
												
						
						
						
	
		
			XPLORE Freerider
			for Start-ups
		
		
											
											Program
														
													
					English
				
													
					Committment · 
					Part-time
				
													
					online
									
								 
		
																			
					Suited for:
					
					Pre-Incubation, Shape your business model, Find or create your team, Access to experts in your field
					
				
										
					Requires:
					team (minimum of two people), Identified a real-world problem to solve with a tech idea, Initial use case is defined
				
					 
		XPLORE Freerider is a dynamic, equity-free program for early-stage start-up teams focused on innovative tech solutions for real-world challenges. With a flexible curriculum and rolling admissions, you can tailor your individual learning paths. You benefit from coaching, training in areas like customer discovery and business development, and access to the UnternehmerTUM entrepreneurial ecosystem.
		
 
	
	
		
			XPLORE Market Pioneer
			for Start-ups
		
		
											
											Program
														
													
					English
				
													
					Duration · 
					6 weeks
					 · Part-time
				
													
					Garching, Munich Urban Colab
											· hybrid
									
								 
		
																			
					Suited for:
					
					Pre-Incubation, Shape your business model, Finance your start-up
					
				
										
					Requires:
					team (tech and business competence), early-stage start-up (worked 6 months on the start-up project prior to joining the program), Identified a real-world problem to solve with a tech idea, Validated Value Proposition, Defined Beachhead Market
				
					 
		XPLORE Market Pioneer is a six-week start-up program that guides teams through market validation, product definition, and market entry planning for growth. Ideal for those with a validated value proposition, it covers pricing, founder sales, and funding. Engage in interactive sessions with experienced founders, book individual coaching, and benefit from onsite sessions in Munich and Garching. Gain insights and connections to achieve incubation readiness and support your entrepreneurial journey!
		
 
	
		
			XPLORE Venture Creator
			for Start-ups
		
		
											
											Program
														
													
					English
				
													
					Duration · 
					10 weeks
					 · Part-time
				
													
					online
									
								 
		
																			
					Suited for:
					
					Pre-Incubation, Shape your business model, Find or create your team
					
				
										
					Requires:
					team (minimum of two people) , early-stage start-up (worked 3-6 months on the start-up project prior to joining the program), Identified a real-world problem to solve with a tech idea, Initial use case is defined
				
					 
		XPLORE Venture Creator is a dynamic ten-week online program for early-stage tech start-ups, offering equity-free support beyond the ideation phase. Focused on validating problem-solution fit and optimizing team dynamics, you'll gain insights into customers and establish a solid market. Join part-time for expert coaching, a comprehensive curriculum, access to the UnternehmerTUM ecosystem, unique matchmaking, and a strong alumni network.
		
 
	
	
		
			XPRENEURS Built Environment Trackpowered by Nemetschek
			for Start-ups
		
		
											
											Program
														
													
					English
				
																			
					Munich Urban Colab
											· hybrid
									
								 
		
																			
					Suited for:
					
					Incubation phase, Acceleration phase
					
				
										
					Requires:
					Business model based on tech innovation, focus on construction, sustainability, or related fields
				
					 
		In the Built Environment Track of the XPRENEURS incubation program, we are dedicated to fostering innovation and transforming the construction and sustainability sectors. In addition to top-class incubation services, start-ups gain access to relevant industry experts, mentors, potential customers and investors via UnternehmerTUM’s BEFIVE (who work with well known established companies along the entire value chain) and have the opportunity to exchange experiences with like-minded peers in their field.
		
 
	
	
		
			XPRENEURS Main Track
			for Start-ups
		
		
											
											Program
														
													
					English
				
																			
					Munich Urban Colab
											· hybrid
									
								 
		
																			
					Suited for:
					
					Incubation phase, Acceleration phase
					
				
								 
		Intense review and development of your business modelWeekly 1:1 sessions with the XPRENEURS program teamOngoing exchanges with other founders participating in the programMatched personal companion supporting your journeyIndividual mentorship during and after the XPRENEURS programAccess to our industry partners and VCsBi-weekly founder insights provided by experienced entrepreneursInsights on Sales, Marketing, Operations, Finance, Team etc.Learn by doing approachIntensive pitch and presentation trainingMaking your business understandable for anyone – easy as 123Getting you prepared for the Demo Day where you will meet with potential customers and investors
		
 
	
	
		
			XPRENEURS XLab Track
			for Start-ups
		
		
											
											Program
														
													
					English
				
																			
					Munich Urban Colab
											· hybrid
									
								 
		
																			
					Suited for:
					
					Incubation phase
					
				
										
					Requires:
					Clear problem-solution fit addressing a well-sized market, complementary team (min. 2 people), close to MVP
				
					 
		The XLab Track within our XPRENEURS incubation program is designed to help entrepreneurial scientists in their transition from lab to market. It exclusively targets scientists across universities and research organizations willing to commercialize high-tech, complete their team and accelerate this process to take the leap towards entrepreneurship. XLab offers more flexibility through virtual modules and lower intensity than the main XPRENEURS track (runs over 5 months instead of 3).
		
 
					 
							
								
			
			
												
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			TUM Start-up Consulting
			for Start-ups
		
		
											
											Consulting
														
													
					English
				
																			
					TUM City Campus, Garching, Munich Urban Colab, Weihenstephan, Heilbronn
											· hybrid
									
								 
		
																			
					Suited for:
					
					Ideation phase
					
				
								 
		TUM's Start-up Consulting assists teams of students, employees, scientists and alumni of the university on their way to founding innovative companies in all important phases - from idea and concept validation to market evaluation and creation of a business model to applying for funding.
		
 
	
		
			Women Start-up Mentoring
			for Start-ups
		
		
											
											Program
														
													
					English · German
				
																			
					hybrid
									
								 
		
								
		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!
		
 
	
		
			Women Start-up Female Founders Office Hour
			for Start-ups
		
		
											
											Consulting
														
													
					English · German
				
																			
					online
									
								 
		
																			
					Suited for:
					
					Ideation phase
					
				
								 
		Women Start-up, UVC Partners and XPRENEURS offer an office hour each months for female founders.
		
 
	
		
			Office hour with lawyer Christiane Zedelius
			for Start-ups
		
		
		
																			
					Suited for:
					
					all start-up phases
					
				
								 
		Christiane helps Start-ups with contract design and negotiations.