

From Innovation to Venture: LMU Startup Readiness Sprint.
Are you a scientist, researcher, or advanced student considering applying to our next incubation cohort this autumn? Join our intensive one-day Pre-Incubation Sprint and find out whether your idea is startup-ready.
You will work hands-on on key startup topics such as user needs, problem-solution fit, market potential, business models, and pitching. Together with experienced Incubation coaches, venture consultants, and peers from different disciplines, you will turn early-stage ideas into structured venture concepts.
In addition, one of our advanced Incubator alumni teams will share insights into their own founder journey and lessons learned from building a startup.
The day will conclude with a final team pitch session. The two strongest teams will receive a wildcard invitation to join the LMU Innovation Incubator starting in October.
All faculties and disciplinary backgrounds are welcome.
To apply, ideally, you will…
bring your own research-based project, technology, commercialization case, or startup idea
apply as a team of at least two people with at least one member with LMU affiliation
be a Master’s student, PhD candidate, Postdoc, or Researcher
be curious about innovation, entrepreneurship, and real-world impact
What You’ll Get
Exchange and collaborate with future founders from diverse LMU faculties
Expert guidance from IEC startup coaches and venture consultants
Direct feedback on your idea and market potential
Insights into research transfer and real-world applications
Practical tools for early-stage venture development and pitching
The chance to receive a wildcard to joing the LMU Innovation Incubator cohort starting this autumn
Registration:
The spots to participate are limited. Ticket registration for one member accounts for the team registration.
All ticket applications will be reviewed.
Please keep in mind participation is confirmed upon ticket confirmation.