Munich's 29 Best Startup Accelerators & Incubators [2024]

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Updated: January 20th, 2022

Are you looking for an accelerator program in Munich?

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If you're starting a startup in Munich, you might be wondering what startup accelerators or incubators exist in the area. Here's the full list:

Best Startup Accelerators & Incubators In Munich

#	Accelerator/Incubator	Funding	Location	Apply
1	Tech Founders	Euros 25K	Munich	Apply
2	Wayra	Euros 250K	Munich, L...	Apply
3	Xpreneurs	Euro 5,000	Munich	Apply
4	Falkensteiner Ventures	Euros 500K	Munich, B...	Apply
5	EY Startup	Euros 10K	Munich	Apply
6	World Food Innovation	$100K	Munich	Apply
7	ESA BIC Bavaria	Euros 50K in public funding	Oberpfaff...	Apply
8	Sap. io	$250K	Global	Apply
9	Strascheg Center for Entrepreneurship	Not Disclosed	Munich	Apply
10	Next47	Not Disclosed	Munich, P...	Apply
11	BMW Startup Garage	Not Disclosed	Munich	Apply
12	Unter Nehmer Tum	Not Disclosed	Munich	Apply
13	CDTM	Not Disclosed	Munich	Apply
14	PlugAndPlay	Not Disclosed	Global	Apply
15	LMU Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center	Not Disclosed	Munich	Apply
16	Meida Lab Bayern	Not Disclosed	Munich & ...	Apply
17	Munich Technology Center MTZ	Not Disclosed	Munich	Apply
18	Impact Hub	Not Disclosed	Global	Apply
19	EIT Health	Not Disclosed	Munich	Apply
20	German Accelerator	Not Disclosed	Global	Apply
21	Siemens	Not Disclosed	Global	Apply
22	Werk 1	Not Disclosed	Munich	Apply
23	Go B2B Munich	Not Disclosed	Munich	Apply
24	B/S/H	Not Disclosed	Munich	Apply
25	TUM	Not Disclosed	Munich	Apply
26	Bio M	Not Disclosed	Munich	Apply
27	EIT Climate-KIC	Not Disclosed	Munich	Apply
28	Intel Capital	Not Disclosed	Munich an...	Apply
29	InsurTech Hub Munich	Not Disclosed	Munich	Apply

1. Tech Founders

Location: Munich
Industry: Technology Industry
Investment Size: Euros 25K
Program Length: 20 Weeks
Equity Taken: No Equity

Tech Founders runs a business program that focuses on creating leading technology startup businesses in the industrial ecosystem of Europe. This 20-week accelerator program connects startups with venture capitalists and corporate business partners. They also provide participants with funding of Euros 25K, partnership opportunities, mentorship, business coaching, free office space, access to workshops, knowledge about the latest business technologies, innovative business solutions, and resources for branding, PR & marketing. Some of their assisted startups are Aladyn System, Pant Health, Viezo, Eatron Technologies, Sencept, Solid, and many more.

Apply to Tech Founders, or learn more ➜

2. Wayra

Location: Munich, London, Barcelona, Madrid, and Brazil,
Industry: Telefonica & Technology Industry
Investment Size: Euros 250K
Program Length: Not Disclosed
Equity Taken: Not Disclosed

Wyra operates a business program that assists and helps entrepreneurs and startups who have disruptive ideas about science & technologies and wants to create opportunities and successful technical business firms.

The mission of this program is to help & connect Telefonica & technology disruptors on a global scale. They help them accelerate their businesses, find disruptive business solutions, investments, digital services, business perks, go-to-market strategies, and resources to grow & succeed.

The list of its portfolio startups includes 4iQ, Acamica, Adjust, Aerial, Airtime Rewards, Altiostar, and more.

Apply to Wayra, or learn more ➜

3. Xpreneurs

Location: Munich
Industry: High-tech Industries
Investment Size: Euro 5,000
Program Length: 3 Months
Equity Taken: No Equity Taken

The money the startups get is a grant (free). They also get office space in a prime co-woring location for 6 months (Munich Urban Colab).

Xpreneurs runs a business incubator program that assists high-tech startup businesses to reach new industrial heights. This 3-month business program helps entrepreneurs to enter business markets by validating business models and connecting customers. They also provide participants with mentorship, grants worth Euros 5K, office space, development resources, 1:1 business coaching, and access to business events & sessions.

They have over $300k in benefits and discounts and the money the startups get is a grant (free). Members also get office space in a prime coworking location for 6 months (Munich Urban Colab).

They majorly assist businesses in the niche of smart city, smart enterprise, mobility, hardware & software, medical technologies, AI, IoT, AR, VR, Robotics, and 3D printing.

Apply to Xpreneurs, or learn more ➜

4. Falkensteiner Ventures

Location: Munich, Berlin, Zurich, Innsbruck, Vahrn, and Wien
Industry: Hospitality & Travel Industries
Investment Size: Euros 500K
Program Length: Not Disclosed
Equity Taken: Not Disclosed

Falkensteiner Ventures runs a business program that assists startups in the niche of travel, hospitality, leisure, alternative accommodations, and elderly care. This program selects startups of the early-stage, pre-seed stage, or seed-phase stage and provides them with networking & mentorship opportunities with professionals, investment up to Euros 500K, business infrastructure, extensive business support, knowledge about various products, services, and business concepts.

Apply to Falkensteiner Ventures, or learn more ➜

5. EY Startup

Location: Munich
Industry: Tech or Fintech
Investment Size: Euros 10K
Program Length: 6 weeks
Equity Taken: Not Disclosed

EY Startup runs a business accelerator program that focuses on helping entrepreneurs work towards making their dreams and business ideas into reality. The mission of this program is to bring digital transformation to the entrepreneurial innovations made by startups. This 6-week business program majorly assists tech & fintech startup businesses and offers them structured business advice, training programs, workshops, solutions related to business problems such as audit, tax, legal & finance, grants worth Euros 10K, and pitching & networking opportunities with experts and potential business partners.

Apply to EY Startup, or learn more ➜

6. World Food Innovation

Location: Munich
Industry: Food Industries
Investment Size: $100K
Program Length: Not Disclosed
Equity Taken: No Equity Taken

World Food Innovation or WFP hosts a business program that provides startups with game-changing business ideas, business solutions, and resources to build sustainable food systems in the industry. They also offer funds of $100K, access to business operations, hands-on business support to accelerate progress, networking opportunities with experts, access to attend 5-day boot camp programs, pitching events, pre-scale business services, business strategies, and a sprint acceleration program of 6 Months. They majorly assist non-profit food startup programs that are at the MVP stage.

Apply to World Food Innovation , or learn more ➜

7. ESA BIC Bavaria

Location: Oberpfaffenhofen, Nuremberg, Ottobrunn, and Nuremberg
Industry: Aerospace, AI, Automotive, Medtech, and Robotics, etc.
Investment Size: Euros 50K in public funding
Program Length: 12, 18 or 24 Months
Equity Taken: None

ESA BIC or ESA Business Incubation Centre Bavaria, or ESA BIC Bavaria, is an incubation program that helps business entrepreneurs and startups to turn their innovative business ideas with a space connection into reality. Supported startups all use space technologies – either as a Spin-in (developing a technology for the space sector), a Spin-off (technology transfer from space to other industries) or by using space technologies on Earth (eg. Satellite navigation, Earth observation, satellite communication). The incubation program majorly assists businesses in the niche of Mobility, Medtech, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Automotive, and Aerospace, and many more. This incubation center, managed by Anwendungszentrum GmbH Oberpfaffenhofen (AZO), provides participating startup businesses with networking opportunities with experts & industries on a global scale, technical expertise, mentorship, public funding of Euros 50K, office space, and marketing & business support.

Apply to ESA BIC Bavaria, or learn more ➜

8. Sap. io

Location: Global
Industry: Technology Industry
Investment Size: $250K
Program: 3 Months
Equity Taken: Not Disclosed

SAP.iO is a strategic business unit that incubates, accelerates, and scales up startup business firms. They have a skilled team of members who provides sales, marketing, and technical resources to the participating entrepreneurs and startups. This global accelerator program provides many go-to-market benefits, technical benefits, and exclusive perks to the startups through their tailored accelerator program according to the market and regional needs.

Apply to Sap. io, or learn more ➜

9. Strascheg Center for Entrepreneurship

Location: Munich
Industry: Innovative Industry
Investment Size: Not Disclosed
Program Length: Not Disclosed
Equity Taken: Not Disclosed

Strascheg Center for Entrepreneurship or SCE is an entrepreneurship center that empowers & motivates businesses of the industry. This program acts as a profitable and positive business tool that helps entrepreneurs to develop in society. They provide participants with tailored business programs, workshops, startup support, business assistance, access to capital, acceleration & co-creation services, research & management business opportunities, access to attend seminars & training programs, and networking opportunities at the international level.

Apply to Strascheg Center for Entrepreneurship, or learn more ➜

10. Next47

Location: Munich, Palo Alto, and London
Industry: All Industries
Investment Size: Not Disclosed
Program Length: Not Disclosed
Equity Taken: Not Disclosed

Next 47 organizes a business program whose mission is to is to bridge the gap between great business ideas & great businesses of the industry. This program invests in the success of groundbreaking business enterprises and provides them with tools & resources to accelerate the revenue business growth of the company. They act as a partner of startups and help them to go through difficult business phases and solve fundamental business challenges. Some of its portfolio startup business firms are 15 Five, Aeva, Aforza, Armorblox, Avidbots, Brilliant, Bizzabo, Bring, and many more.

Apply to Next47, or learn more ➜

11. BMW Startup Garage

Location: Munich
Industry: Automotive Industries
Investment Size: Not Disclosed
Program Length: 12 Weeks
Equity Taken: Not Disclosed

BMW Startup Garage operates a business program that assists startups in the niche of innovative products, technologies, and services and helps them to make successful vehicles & scalable business factories. The mission of this program is to take automotive startup businesses on a global scale. This fast-track business program allows participants to validate their business solutions, network with industry experts, provide them with tools to build from concept stage to pilot stage and gain extensive & inclusive knowledge about the functioning & working of the automotive industry.

Apply to BMW Startup Garage, or learn more ➜

12. Unter Nehmer Tum

Location: Munich
Industry: All Industries
Investment Size: Not Disclosed
Program Length: Not Disclosed
Equity Taken: Not Disclosed

Unter Nehmer Tum operates a business program whose mission is to empower entrepreneurs and turn their viable business visions into reality. This program is one of the largest centers for startup innovation and helps participants in looking for business solutions for social challenges, tools to create long-lasting business values, and provides them with acceleration & incubation services, networking opportunities, and access to various events & programs. They majorly assist businesses in the niche of healthcare, digitalization, artificial intelligence, mobility, sustainability, environment, women-owned businesses, and technology.

Apply to Unter Nehmer Tum, or learn more ➜

13. CDTM

Location: Munich
Industry: Technology Industry
Investment Size: Not Disclosed
Program Length: Not Disclosed
Equity Taken: Not Disclosed

CDTM or Center for Digital Technology and Management empowers, connects & educates innovators to build the future industrial ecosystem. They provide participants with entrepreneurship knowledge & education, research opportunities, on-study business programs, hands-on business experience, business contribution, access to international business markets, collaborative business opportunities, and knowledge to implement digital technologies. To date, they have accelerated and affiliated around 200 startups, some of them are; Personio, Free Letics, Forto, Alasco, Monzo, Tier, Sim Scale, and many more.

Apply to CDTM, or learn more ➜

14. PlugAndPlay

Location: Global
Industry: Healthcare Industries
Investment Size: Not Disclosed
Program: Not Disclosed
Equity Taken: Not Disclosed

Plug and Play Accelerator is a hub for pharma, digital healthcare startups, and enterprise solutions.

Their program connects innovative startups to a global network of healthcare partners, with the main objective of improving patient care & experience and creating a positive impact on the environment.

Plug & Play incentivizes entrepreneurs with cutting-edge technology, digital health innovation, and networking opportunities.

Apply to PlugAndPlay, or learn more ➜

15. LMU Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center

Location: Munich
Industry: All Industries
Investment Size: Not Disclosed
Program Length: Not Disclosed
Equity Taken: Not Disclosed

LMU Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center, or LMU IEC, is a business program hosted by Ludwig- Maximilians University Munich. The mission of this program is to connect creative entrepreneurial minds with the appropriate resources necessary to reach new business heights. They empower & inspire innovative business minds, innovate business attitudes & skills, support taking off businesses to new industrial heights, and entrepreneurship skills & business research opportunities.

Apply to LMU Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center, or learn more ➜

16. Meida Lab Bayern

Location: Munich & Ansbach
Industry: Media Industry
Investment Size: Not Disclosed
Program Length: 2 Months
Equity Taken: Not Disclosed

Meida Lab Bayern runs a business program that helps startups in the niche of media industries to grow & succeed in the industry. This program assists entrepreneurs in implementing brilliant business ideas related to the media industry, forming business teams, and developing business prototypes. They support media entrepreneurs by providing them with business support, assistance, networking & funding opportunities, business coaching, 2-months of research & experimentation opportunities, innovative business skills, and access to business events. Some of its portfolio startup firms are Media Nalan, LESIDO, Grow Getters, The Broken Hearts Club, Anamyte Me, Capacities, Churchpool, and many more.

Apply to Meida Lab Bayern, or learn more ➜

17. Munich Technology Center MTZ

Location: Munich
Industry: Technology Industry
Investment Size: Not Disclosed
Program Length: Not Disclosed
Equity Taken: Not Disclosed

Munich Technology Center (MTZ) organizes a business program to assist high-tech technology business firms by providing them with growth opportunities, business support, an integrated business approach, and optimization tools for startups. They also offer participants with workspace to develop innovative business products, intensive business coaching, collaborative opportunities, business knowledge, and outsourcing resources essential to grow and succeed in the industry. Some of its assisted companies are Abaut Gmbh, Abiga Gmbh, Adva Software Engineering, Accova Management, and many more.

Apply to Munich Technology Center MTZ, or learn more ➜

18. Impact Hub

Location: Global
Industry: All Industries
Investment Size: Not Disclosed
Program Length: Not Disclosed
Equity Taken: Not Disclosed

Impact Hub runs a LaunchPad business program that assists startups to build businesses using bold business ideas. The mission of this program is to provide participants with disruptive business ideas, resources to turn the same into reality, business advice, support & action, flexible business programs, office space, guidance, connection-building opportunities, networking opportunities with experts, coworking space, business insights, and tools to reach new business heights and build future industries & markets.

Apply to Impact Hub, or learn more ➜

19. EIT Health

Location: Munich
Industry: Healthcare Industries
Investment Size: Not Disclosed
Program Length: Not Disclosed
Equity Taken: Not Disclosed

EIT Health's business program focuses on bringing disruptive healthcare business ideas into reality. They bring together creative business minds and help them solve health challenges by providing them with various innovative products and services. This program assists innovators to develop commercially viable products to help mankind and create an impact in the industry & society of Europe, business acceleration services, knowledge & education about businesses, and growth-enabled business opportunities, complex healthcare paths, and tailor-made startup programs to the participants.

Apply to EIT Health, or learn more ➜

20. German Accelerator

Location: Global
Industry: All Industries
Investment Size: Not Disclosed
Program Length: Not Disclosed
Equity Taken: Not Disclosed

German Accelerator operates a highly customizable business program that helps entrepreneurs grow global-mindset, navigate markets and their trends, accelerate growth & success, and empower them to move forward in the industry. This program provides them with customized mentorship, individualized support, an extensive business network, and partnership opportunities. They host programs such as Kickstart International, Market Discovery Program, Market-Access Program, and Life-Science Program - entrepreneurs and businesses may choose the right program according to their needs.

Apply to German Accelerator, or learn more ➜

21. Siemens

Location: Global
Industry: Technology Industry
Investment Size: Not Disclosed
Program Length: Not Disclosed
Equity Taken: Not Disclosed

Siemens runs a Siemens Technology Accelerator program with the mission to build innovative technology businesses in the industry through cutting-edge technologies. This program creates a business model and assets to optimize business value and offers them comprehensive and customized business support. They provide tailored business resources, assistance in market analysis and evaluation, market feedback & testing approach, top-notch business expertise, and business building & scale-up opportunities to the participants of the program.

Apply to Siemens, or learn more ➜

22. Werk 1

Location: Munich
Industry: Technology Industry
Investment Size: Not Disclosed
Program Length: Not Disclosed
Equity Taken: Not Disclosed

Werk 1 runs a business incubator program that supports technology-oriented startup businesses to grow and succeed in the industry. This program provides participants with office space, mentorship from experts, networking opportunities, business coaching, access to workshops & events, a business framework, and a collaborative business environment essential for becoming successful in the industrial ecosystem of Munich. Some of its participated startup firms are Creativity, Cogni BIT, Streavent, Auvisus, Zwopr, Edurino, Deep C, Awake Mobility, and many more.

Apply to Werk 1 , or learn more ➜

23. Go B2B Munich

Location: Munich
Industry: B2B Technology
Investment Size: Not Disclosed
Program Length: Not Disclosed
Equity Taken: Not Disclosed

Go B2B Munich operates a startup accelerator program for businesses in the niche of Deeptech, SaaS, Business Software, Cybersecurity, IoT, Digital, Automation, and AI. This intensive business program provides top-notch startup experience, networking opportunities, validation of business models, matchmaking process, access to workshops, introduction opportunities with potential partners & investors, one-on-one pitching sessions, access to conference programs, and acceleration services to the participating startups. Some of its portfolio startup business companies are Fifty-two, Webrick, Cobira, Hococo, Robstuct, Domuspect, Morning Score, and many more.

Apply to Go B2B Munich, or learn more ➜

24. B/S/H

Location: Munich
Industry: Innovative Businesses
Investment Size: Not Disclosed
Program Length: Not Disclosed
Equity Taken: Not Disclosed

B/S/H runs a BSH Future Home Accelerator business program which assists businesses in the niche of home appliances to grow & flourish in the industry. This program is powered by Techstars and helps innovative business firms in the verticals of digital services & smart cookware or household appliances. To date, they have inspired, assisted, and empowered 20 startups on a global scale and helps them to accelerate their business models. Some of their portfolio companies are CKBK, Mealiq, Ate, Sensors Call, Myma, INRIV, Retrolabs, Pantri, Pepper, Zelish, and many more.

Apply to B/S/H, or learn more ➜

25. TUM

Location: Munich
Industry: All Industries
Investment Size: Not Disclosed
Program Length: Not Disclosed
Equity Taken: Not Disclosed

TUM or Technical University of Munich runs a business accelerator & incubator program that provides the startup with growth opportunities, capital services, business offers, infrastructure, mentorship, consulting services, access to attend events, and various business offers. They also offer participants with business coaching, workshops, workspace, assessment services, and various business perks & office amenities for the startups to enjoy.

Apply to TUM, or learn more ➜

26. Bio M

Location: Munich
Industry: All Industries
Investment Size: Not Disclosed
Program Length: Not Disclosed
Equity Taken: Not Disclosed

Bio M hosts a Bio Entrepreneur Lounge program that assists startups & young entrepreneurs to grow & succeed in the industry. This program provides participants with an opportunity to meet & connect with like-minded entrepreneurs, gain knowledge about bio-entrepreneurship, attend business events, and receive startup financing, mentorship, advisory services, funding, and business coaching.

Apply to Bio M, or learn more ➜

27. EIT Climate-KIC

Location: Munich
Industry: Climate Industry
Investment Size: Not Disclosed
Program Length: 1 Year
Equity Taken: Not Disclosed

EIT Climate-KIC operates a business program that assists climate entrepreneurs of the industry, whose mission is to remove carbon from the industry. They run a Clim Accelerator 1-year business program that supports entrepreneurs and business firms to bring their innovative CDR business ideas into reality by providing them with necessary resources & guidance, business opportunities, non-dilutive business grants, assistance in building new products & viable technologies, guidance in ecosystem management, and Partnership opportunities. Some of its assisted startup businesses are Climate Farmers, Neustrak, Gea Carbon Capture, Made of Air, Soletair Power, and more.

Apply to EIT Climate-KIC, or learn more ➜

28. Intel Capital

Location: Munich and Tel Aviv
Industry: Technology Industry
Investment Size: Not Disclosed
Program Length: 12 Weeks
Equity Taken: Not Disclosed

Intel.Ignite is a business program that supports startup business firms and leads them to the path of success. The goal of this 122-week business program is to strengthen companies' performance by providing them with tailored business support & content, networking opportunities, business investment, customized resources, top-notch business knowledge, mentorship & business coaching, and global business technologies. This program works on the mission to fuel the growth of startups, scale their brands, and ignite their futures. Some of its portfolio companies are Classiq, Hi Auto, Granulate, Shopic, Deci, and more.

Apply to Intel Capital, or learn more ➜

29. InsurTech Hub Munich

Location: Munich
Industry: Insurtech Industry
Investment Size: Not Disclosed
Program Length: Not Disclosed
Equity Taken: Not Disclosed

InsurTech Hub Munich (ITHM), a business program that acts as an innovative business platform to help startups become industry fit and build scalable and viable future business solutions. They provide participants with seed, pre-seed & series A funding, mentorship from experts, business methodologies, unique business services, networking opportunities with subject matter experts & cross-industry companies, access to attend two sub-programs, i.e., FIN: SURE & H+, knowledge about financial education & communication, and investment opportunities.

Apply to InsurTech Hub Munich, or learn more ➜

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