Funding for Innovators
We support technology-based founding teams and start-ups with prototyping grants so you can turn your idea into a product.
Audience: Early-stage B2B deep tech startups and student initiatives
Format: Pre-seed capital and prototyping grants

About
As UnternehmerTUM’s pre-seed fund, we invest in exceptional early-stage B2B deep-tech startups within the Munich ecosystem.
We provide access to a vast network and venture capital with the best-in-class terms—designed to help you turn your idea into a scalable product!
What we fund:
Ambitious start-up teams
Scalable B2B products and services
Hardware, software or combined solutions
Innovative deep tech projects
Founders that are affiliated with UnternehmerTUM, TUM, or the TUM Venture Labs
What we offer:
- Pre-Seed Capital We provide pre-seed capital to outstanding B2B deep tech startups within the Munich ecosystem.
- Follow-on Funding We actively support our funded teams with follow-on investments, partnering with lead investors in subsequent financing rounds to help startups progress through each stage of their growth journey.
- Prototyping Grants We empower ambitious early-stage teams with bold ideas to bring their prototypes to life.