Cafeteria im Munich Urban Colab mit zwei Tischen mit jungen Personen

Our service for

Entrepreneurs and startups

Active networks, support for startups, and a young, creative environment – Munich has lots to offer both new and potential entrepreneurs.

Support for new businesses

munich business offers all kinds of information to support the region’s startup scene. You can get general and specific advice, as well as assistance with networking and particular projects.   


Tailored to your needs: our info and services

  • Information event "How to start a business"

    Take advantage of our two-hour online info session to get a concise overview of all the important startup topics.

    Foto eines Notebook-Bildschirms mit 4 Gesichtern, Kamera blickt einem weiteren Teilnehmer oder Teilnehmerin über die Schulte
  • Commercial District Management

    A tool from munich business and the City of Munich to help ensure that Munich’s commercial districts are fit for the future

    Grafik mit Verortung der drei Pilotgebiete in Münchenumriss
  • Munich Urban Colab

    Munich Urban Colab, the new innovation center in Munich’s “Creative Quarter”, is a joint initiative of the City of Munich and UnternehmerTUM.

    Munich Urban Colab Fassade
  • Climate protection and resources

    Here you can find our programs offering expert support on the path to reduced CO2 emissions and resource use, climate neutrality, the circular economy, and greater energy efficiency.

    Zwei Hände halten eine Weltkugel mit Hochhäusern, PV-Paneelen und Windrädern
  • ECOPROFIT

    ÖKOPROFIT is the environmental consulting and climate protection program for Munich companies. We have been supporting companies in climate and environmental protection since 1998.

    Logo ÖKOPROFIT Anzeige
  • Expat communities

    Munich is home to sizeable international communities and many international companies. New foreign residents therefore find it easy to make contact.

    expat communities
  • Impact Entrepreneurship & Social Innovation

    We are your point of contact for the topic of impact entrepreneurship and social innovation.

    Gruppe von Menschen im Gespräch
  • Support for crowdfunding

    This program offers a 60 percent grant for all creative services linked to crowdfunding campaigns in Munich.

    zwei Männer und zwei Frauen sitzen an einem Tisch und hören der einen Frau zu, die spricht
  • Kreativ München

    The Kreativ München team is the first point of contact for all creative and cultural practitioners in Munich.

    2 Personen im Beratungsgespräch beim Kompetenzteam für die Kultur- und Kreativwirtschaft
  • Services for social entrepreneurship

    Here you can find advice, examples, and organizations that support social entrepreneurship in Munich.

    Bei einer Veranstaltung: Publikum mit Referent im Impact Hub Munich
  • Official startup platform

    What’s new on Munich’s startup scene? What events should entrepreneurs take note of? You can find the answers to these and other questions on MUNICH STARTUP, the city’s official startup platform!

    Munich Startup
  • Munich’s innovation ecosystem

    Munich's exceptional innovation ecosystem attracts not only major tech companies, but also outstanding talents from around the globe, who come here to study, research, work in a local company or start their own business.

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News for entrepreneurs and startups

Forbes 30 under 30 Europe Munich 2026

04.05.2026

Website Forbes

Forbes business magazine has selected 16 young talents from Munich as the most dynamic and innovative people under 30 in Europe.

Munich has the most patents in Europe

10.04.2026

Der Hauptsitz des EPA in München

Munich is solidifying its role as a hub for innovation, as evidenced by the European Patent Office’s Technology Dashboard.

The "Food Startup Campus"

25.03.2026

zwei Food-Gründer-Personen am Stand

The "Food Startup Campus" will take place on April 21 at Munich University of Applied Sciences. It showcases Munich’s dynamic food scene, incubators, and networks.