Cafeteria im Munich Urban Colab mit zwei Tischen mit jungen Personen

Our service for

Entrepreneurs and startups

Active networks, support for startups, and a young, creative environment – Munich has lots to offer both new and potential entrepreneurs.

Support for new businesses

munich business offers all kinds of information to support the region’s startup scene. You can get general and specific advice, as well as assistance with networking and particular projects.   


Tailored to your needs: our info and services

  • #kreativmuenchen

    The Team of Excellence for the Cultural and Creative Industries, in short #kreativmuenchen, is the first point of contact for all creative and cultural practitioners in Munich.

    2 Personen im Beratungsgespräch beim Kompetenzteam für die Kultur- und Kreativwirtschaft
  • Startup advice

    Free advice for Munich’s entrepreneurs: We offer independent, expert advice on going self-employed.

    Titel Gründungstutorial
  • Information event "How to start a business"

    Take advantage of our two-hour online info session to get a concise overview of all the important startup topics.

    Foto eines Notebook-Bildschirms mit 4 Gesichtern, Kamera blickt einem weiteren Teilnehmer oder Teilnehmerin über die Schulte
  • Munich Urban Colab

    Munich Urban Colab, the new innovation center in Munich’s “Creative Quarter”, is a joint initiative of the City of Munich and UnternehmerTUM.

    Munich Urban Colab Fassade
  • Climate protection and resources

    The city of Munich is pursuing the goal of becoming climate-neutral by 2035. Companies are therefore receiving support to transform their energy supply and rapidly reduce CO2 emissions. The focus is also on environmentally friendly resource consumption.

    Zwei Hände halten eine Weltkugel mit Hochhäusern, PV-Paneelen und Windrädern
  • Expat communities

    Munich is home to sizeable international communities and many international companies. New foreign residents therefore find it easy to make contact.

    expat communities
  • Support for crowdfunding

    This program offers a 50 percent grant for all creative services linked to crowdfunding campaigns in Munich.

    zwei Männer und zwei Frauen sitzen an einem Tisch und hören der einen Frau zu, die spricht
  • Coworking Spaces

    A large number of coworking spaces can be found in Munich. Here you can quickly get an overview - by map or list.

    Karte der Münchner Coworking Spaces
  • Spaces for startups and scaleups

    With the program, munich business pursues strategic projects that improve and supplement the supply of suitable space for startups and scaleups.

    Treppenaufgang im Munich Urban Colab mit hängender Skulptur
  • Commercial space and locations

    In Munich’s inner city and adjoining areas intensive construction of commercial property and locations is ongoing. Some districts have already been modernized. Others are being expanded, given a facelift or a fully new character thanks to prominent architecture.

    Highlight-Towers mit Bergen
  • Official startup platform

    What’s new on Munich’s startup scene? What events should entrepreneurs take note of? You can find the answers to these and other questions on MUNICH STARTUP, the city’s official startup platform!

    Munich Startup
  • Services for social entrepreneurship

    Here you can find advice, examples, and organizations that support social entrepreneurship in Munich.

    Bei einer Veranstaltung: Publikum mit Referent im Impact Hub Munich

News for entrepreneurs and startups

Munich Startup Employment Report 2023

27.03.2023

Munich Startup Employment Report Titel

The first "Munich Startup Employment Report" shows: Munich startups have had an impressive impact on the job market.

City of Munich Innovation Challenge

14.03.2023

City of Munich Innovation Challenge

The new call for applications for the innovation competition has started. Startups, entrepreneurs and creative minds can apply until May 15, 2023.

Munich economy - spring report

08.03.2023

München Hackerbrücke gespiegelt in einer Glasfassade

Our new edition of 'Munich. The Business Location. 2023 - Facts and Figures' provides a compact overview of Munich's current economic situation and development.