The LMU Innovation Incubator

• You have a research-based idea that addresses a real-world problem with clear application potential
• Your project is at an early stage (pre-seed, concept, or prototype)
• You are motivated to explore market opportunities, customers, and business models
• You can commit the time and active participation required throughout the program
• You apply as a team of at least two people, and at least one member affiliated to LMU
• You are a PhD candidate or researcher
• Master’s students are eligible if
  
  • their thesis is submitted before the program starts, or
  • their thesis is directly related to the startup idea

Important to know

• IP clarity is required before joining the program
• If external funding is involved, you must be willing to discuss IP and share relevant information confidentially

Application for the program is officially open during the designated period from May to September.
To apply, you will need detail your startup idea using our provided one-pager template.
An additional application form will be made available during this period in this webpage.


Successful applicants will be notified via email a couple of weeks before the start of the program.

When you are eager to take part of the program you can pre-register all year round.

You can fill out the pre-registration form here.

If you have pre-registered, and your idea has evolved by the time official applications are open, you will have opportunity to update you application.

If you are still unsure if you can take part of the LMU Innovation Incubator program or have any other doubts, please feel free to get in touch with us!

You can send us an email to Annie Weichselbaum and CC the incubation team

Awarded to the startup team(s), who display a high degree of knowledge transfer and impact entrepreneurship

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With Felix Schoppa

💬 Format: 20-minute 1:1 consultation
🗓️ When: Every first and third Wednesday of the month
⏰ Slots: 10:00 or 10:30
📍 Location: Online

Entrepreneurs from the LMU ecosystem can book a short consultation with Felix Schoppa (BayernKapital) to receive feedback on fundraising strategy, investor readiness, or venture development.

You do not have to have been part of the incubation program to apply for this opportunity.

How to request a slot:
Please send an email to incubation@som.lmu.de including:

• Your name and LMU affiliation
• Startup name and a short description of what you are working on
• Your motivation: why you would like to speak with Felix

Places are limited. Slots will be confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis