TUM Venture Labs: Startup Career Fair 2026 – Aerospace & Defense
Startup Career Fair: Aerospace & Defense
Startup Career Fair: Aerospace & Defense connects ambitious students, young professionals, and military veterans with innovative startups shaping the future of aerospace, defense, and deep technology.
Following the success of four previous editions organized by the Aerospace & Defense Lab, the 2026 event will be expanded to welcome a larger and more diverse audience.
This year, the fair will take place at the Vorhoelzer Forum in central Munich, making it easily accessible for students and professionals from across the city.
The event is designed to create an open and engaging environment where visitors can discover innovative companies, explore career opportunities, and connect directly with founders, engineers, and recruiters.
Participation for visitors is free.
Who Should Attend
We welcome students and young professionals from a wide range of disciplines, including:
Engineering
Computer Science / IT
Physics
Chemistry
Business and Management
Other technical and scientific fields
In addition to students, veterans and former military professionals are highly welcome to attend. Their experience and technical expertise are highly valuable for companies operating in the aerospace and defense sectors.
Opportunities for Visitors
At the fair, participating startups and scaleups will offer opportunities such as:
Internships
Working student positions
Bachelor’s and Master’s thesis projects
Entry-level and junior full-time roles
Management and leadership opportunities
Whether you are starting your career or looking for the next step, Career Launchpad offers a unique opportunity to meet companies building the technologies of tomorrow.
For Startups & Scaleups
Startup Career Fair: Aerospace & Defense offers startups and scaleups a unique opportunity to connect with highly motivated talent from Munich’s leading universities.
Participating companies receive:
A dedicated exhibition desk
Space for roll-ups, prototypes, and demonstrations
Direct access to highly qualified students and young professionals
Opportunities to recruit for internships, thesis projects, working student roles, and full-time positions
The event is intentionally designed to encourage direct conversations between founders, engineers, and potential hires, creating meaningful connections between companies and future team members.
For the first time, the German Armed Forces Career Transition Service (Berufsförderungsdienst der Bundeswehr) is supporting this event by inviting former soldiers through its nationwide network of regional offices across Germany.
If you are interested in presenting your startup or scale-up, we warmly invite you to register as startup.