The LMU Innovation Incubator
Unleash the transformational power of science. Create positive impact through innovation.

Unleash the transformational power of science. Create positive impact through innovation.
Be part of the upcoming LMU Innovation Incubator Edition #7
Applications can be sent in now until 28 September 2025.
What is the program about?
The LMU Innovation Incubator invites you to embark on a transformative 6-month part-time startup journey. This exclusive program is designed to explore and validate ideas at the intersection of academia, science, and business you're an aspiring or early stage entrepreneur our incubator is your gateway to success.
Benefits for the participants
Program objectives
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You possess research findings that address and solve a clear real-world problem.
Your idea/product/service demonstrates clear applicability.
You are in the early stages of your idea/product (pre-seed, prototype).
You're eager to explore market opportunities, define customer segments, and establish a suitable business model for your idea/product.
If your ideas and/or innovations are funded by external investors, you must be willing to clarify IP issues and share confidential information with us.
You have the time and are fully committed to participating actively in the program and diligently working on advancing your idea (attendance and progress documentation within the program are mandatory).
Resolve intellectual property matters before joining the incubator, as external investment requires clarity on IP issues.
To be eligible, teams must consist of a minimum of two members.
You are a PhD student or Researcher.
Master’s Degree Students can apply when:
Application for the program is during the designated period from May to September. Please fill out the one-pager detailing your startup idea using our provided template.
When the application period is open, the one-pager template is available on this webpage.
Successful applicants will be notified via email.
6 Mar 2024
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We are delighted to announce an exciting collaboration between the LMU Innovation Incubator and the Universitätsgesellschaft (MUG).
In line with our dedication to recognizing the transformational power of science from within LMU , we are proud to share that MUG is sponsoring a funding prize for knowledge transfer and impact entrepreneurship, which will be awarded to one of our Incubation program participant teams. The award aims to honor pioneering start-up projects that demonstrate remarkable potential for impact and entrepreneurship. We want to thank Münchner Universitätsgesellschaft for sharing our passion to support LMU startups and research transfer.
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Stay updated on upcoming IEC Incubator events! Here you can find all the events hosted by the LMU Innovation Incubator.
The LMU Innovation Incubator is now accepting applications for its 7th cohort, starting in November 2025.
Teams Insyt and BricMic from the LMU Innovation Incubator #3 and #4 winning the Nano Innovation Award 2025 granted by LMU Center of NanoScience.
We are thrilled to announce that EpiCure, a startup emerging from Cohort 5 of the LMU Innovation Incubator, has been awarded the prestigious m⁴ Award by the Free State of Bavaria.