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GreenTech & Climate Energy in Munich
Munich's GreenTech scene is closely connected to the Technical University of Munich and its campus in Garching. tado° develops connected heating controls, TWAICE analyzes batteries with software, and TUM spin-out Reverion is developing reversible power plants for biogas and hydrogen. TUM Venture Lab Sustainability/Circular, run by TUM and UnternehmerTUM, is a key ecosystem hub.
At a glance
The Sustainability Safari in Munich explores Energy and storage technology from the TUM ecosystem through tado°, TWAICE and Reverion. Designed for Chief sustainability officers (CSOs) and Energy managers.
Local perspective
Energy and storage technology from the TUM ecosystem
Munich's GreenTech scene is closely connected to the Technical University of Munich and its campus in Garching. tado° develops connected heating controls, TWAICE analyzes batteries with software, and TUM spin-out Reverion is developing reversible power plants for biogas and hydrogen. TUM Venture Lab Sustainability/Circular, run by TUM and UnternehmerTUM, is a key ecosystem hub.
Local examples and perspectives
- tado° (connected heating controls, Munich)
- TWAICE (battery analytics software, Munich)
- Reverion (reversible biogas and hydrogen power plants, TUM spin-out)
- TUM Venture Lab Sustainability/Circular (UnternehmerTUM, Garching)
A sample day
09:30
The opportunity in the climate transition
An introduction to why sustainability is one of this century's largest markets.
11:00
Visit: energy innovation
Visit a startup working in solar, storage or the power grid.
13:00
Impact lunch
Lunch at a zero-waste restaurant or with social entrepreneurs.
15:00
Visit: circular economy
See new approaches to recycling and reuse, for example in batteries or packaging.
What your team can explore
- Which energy, material or emissions measure should change in a specific process?
- Which data and operating conditions are needed for a sound on-site test?
- What needs to come together for implementation: grid integration, procurement, permits or financing?
A route shaped around your question
We select relevant organisations and conversations around the question your team brings. The final route depends on the topic, availability and the people who can contribute.
Plan a conversation →Ecosystem organisations
Munich Urban Colab
Smart city hub
A new centre for smart cities and AI, bringing together the city administration and innovators.
TUM Venture Labs
Venture builder
Mentoring, workspace, and support for startups in robotics, AI, and communications technology.
Werk1
Startup hub
A central startup hub and accelerator in Munich.
BMW Startup Garage
Venture client
BMW Group's venture client unit. Parkring 19, Garching.
SAP Labs Munich Campus
Corporate innovation
700 SAP employees and 120 TUM researchers working on AI and digital supply chains.
Companies in the local ecosystem
Helsing
Defense AI
A defence technology company building software for military use.
Celonis
Process mining
Enterprise software for process mining and operational analytics.
Personio
HR tech
An HR platform for small and medium-sized businesses.
RobCo
Robotics
Modular robot kits for small and medium-sized businesses. TUM spin-off.
Isar Aerospace
SpaceTech
Launch vehicle startup
DeepDrive
Mobility / EV
Autonomous modular EV platform
Fernride
Mobility
Autonomous trucks for ports and terminals
“The concentration of B2B tech in Munich surprised us. You can really feel how close the universities are, and we found partners for our R&D project.”
About the topic
Questions about Sustainability Safari
Is this only for energy companies?
No. Every company needs to manage its carbon footprint. The Safari explores solutions for businesses across sectors.
Will we see hardware too?
Yes. In Aachen and Stuttgart in particular, we visit labs and production sites.
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