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Shape the Future: CDTM Fall 2026 Applications Are Now Open!

13 May 2026

Are you a student at TUM or LMU with a hunger for innovation and a drive to build something meaningful?

The Center for Digital Technology and Management (CDTM) is officially calling for the next generation of changemakers.

Applications for the Fall 2026 intake are now live!

What is CDTM?

Think of it as the ultimate "add-on" to your academic journey. CDTM offers an interdisciplinary study program in Technology Management that runs alongside your primary degree. Whether you’re studying philosophy, physics, or business, CDTM brings diverse minds together to connect, educate, and empower the innovators of tomorrow.

Why Should You Apply?

CDTM isn't just about theory; it’s about high-impact, real-world experience:

  • Entrepreneurial Mastery: Develop a founder’s mindset through hands-on courses at the intersection of tech and management.
  • Elite Networking: Work on projects with industry titans like the United Nations, Siemens AI Lab, and Meta.
  • A Global Community: Join a lifelong network of 1,000+ changemakers who will challenge your ideas and back your wildest ambitions.

The Track Record of Excellence:

The numbers speak for themselves. CDTM alumni don't just join the workforce - they redefine it:

  • Startups: 300+ companies founded (e.g., Trade Republic, Personio, RobCo)
  • Capital: €8.9B+ raised by alumni-led ventures
  • Research: Leaders at MIT, Google DeepMind, and Stanford
  • Academia: 25+ professorships held globally

Ready to Take the Leap? We are hosting several events where you can meet the community and ask your questions.

👉 Find an event near you.

Important Dates:

  • Application Deadline: May 30, 2026, at 23:59 CET.
  • Apply Here!

Will you be part of the next 300 startups?