

Universities as catalysts for high-tech startup ecosystems: TUM and CTU as showcases
How can universities turn research into high-tech startups and thriving innovation ecosystems?
Drawing on the experience of TUM and CTU, this discussion will explore how universities, industry and government can help ambitious teams build and scale new ventures. The discussion brings together distinguished guests:
Prof. Dr. Helmut Schönenberger, Co-founder and CEO of UnternehmerTUM GmbH and Vice President for Entrepreneurship at the Technical University of Munich (TUM)
Prof. Dr. Ing. Michal Pěchouček, MSc., Rector of the Czech Technical University in Prague
Dr. Armgard Wippler, Head of Financing for SMEs and Business Startups Division at the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy of the Federal Republic of Germany
Ing. Rudolf Klepáček, Ph.D., Director General of Czech Business Agency
We look forward to welcoming you for an inspiring discussion and the chance to connect with others shaping the future of university entrepreneurship.