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What better way to close out 2024 than with some #funding news?😎 We are happy to share that VÆRIDION has raised €14 million Series A funding to help make sustainable flying a reality! 🌍✈️ As the first General Aviation company to sign a pre-application agreement with EASA, VÆRIDION is ahead of the competition with its electric microliner and on track to achieve its ultimate goal of commercial flights by 2030 - completely emissions-free! Congratulations to the team around Ivor van Dartel and Dr. Sebastian Seemann! We look forward to seeing your team continue to grow! 👏 As 2024 comes to an end, we wish all #startups and innovators a joyful holiday season and a successful start to 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣! Here's to continued growth, innovation, and bold steps towards a sustainable world! 💪🎄 #entrepreneurship #founders #deeptech #munich

That was the Future of Computing Conference 2024! 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀! Yesterday's event brought together 26 #startups with established voices from #VentureCapital, industry and politics to show what the future of computing holds! ⚡ Here is a brief summary of the highlights: 🔝 Dr. Fabian Mehring opened the event, highlighting the importance of the chip ecosystem and future technologies for Bavaria. 🔝 Keith Witek from Tenstorrent emphasised the critical importance of pursuing open chip architectures. 🔝 Anastasiia Nosova shared insights on AI computing trends. 🔝 Sebastian Luber explained Infineon Technologies's perspective on quantum computing. ⚡⚡ 𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁? 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁-𝘂𝗽𝘀.⚡⚡ From #semiconductor innovations to #QuantumComputing and #photonic simulation, these teams are shaping the tech of tomorrow 👇 🔹 Semiconductor Innovation: Axelera AI, Ubitium, SpiNNcloud Systems GmbH, Synthara AG, anabrid GmbH, Innatera & SEMRON 🔹 Photonic Computation & Simulation: Linque, Akhetonics, Lumai, NcodiN, Q.ANT, Enlightra, Qruise, SimBricks & LUBIS EDA 🔹 Quantum Computing: planqc, ZuriQ, Quandela, Qoro Quantum, SemiQon, Peak Quantum, ORCA Computing, Haiqu, quantum grade materials @ BTU & QC82 A big thank you to everyone who made this event possible on stage and behind the scenes! We were blown away by your power! Excited what is coming in 2025!🌟 📸 by Bert Willer

🎯Deep tech #startups make deep #VentureCapital connections! Yesterday's VC event was a great reminder that the future of tech innovation depends on strong networks and smart partnerships - and it can be done in an informal, casual setting and still be productive! A huge thank you to Moritz von Klot from Earlybird Venture Capital and Jordan Billiald from IQ Capital for sharing their expertise and tips with all the early-stage VCs based in Europe and the startups who attended! Kudos to our colleagues Philipp Gerbert, Antoine Leboyer and Tim Neuroth for showcasing the work of our community at TUM Venture Labs! 🎯 We showed how powerful it is to have a network that brings together venture capital, start-ups and research! 🤝Let's have more of these regular exchanges that help startups as well as all deeptech focused VCs! 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲? 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘂𝘀!👉https://lnkd.in/dVwYU7NC #networking #deeptech #entrepreneurship

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝗨𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗼 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰! With 60 visionary #startups across nine clusters, this year’s event showcased dynamic pitches and inspiring keynotes. The best part? We’re incredibly proud of our start-ups, team members, and sponsors for their outstanding contributions. 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: 🚀16 start-ups from the TUM Venture Labs were nominated!! We’re proud to showcase the innovation from our teams who are driving progress in technology, sustainability, and entrepreneurship: Additive Manufacturing: Nebumind & Leam Technologies Mobility & Aerospace: Neoways Food / Agro / Biotech: Berking Biotechnology, Coastal Biotech, Differential Bio, Karevo, NoMaze, Onyx, Prevo Biotech Robotics / AI: EASE, nesero, YUNO Robotics ChemSPACE: GST Healthcare: Ingineeon Sustainability / Circular: Twogee Among them, LEAM Technologies GmbH presented their cutting-edge prototype on site, while aiina robotics, the winner of the TUM IdeAward, also participated in the competition. 🏆And the winner is Neoways! Congratulations to Gabriele Semino and the team, who impressed both the audience and the judges with their groundbreaking innovation! Looking forward to the team revolutionizing mobility with their hyperloop pod. 🎉 Congratulations also to the other two finalists: nebumind and Kitekraft. 👏 A big thank you to Maria Sievert for expertly moderating the #Healthcare Pioneers. Her leadership and insights greatly enhanced the session. 👏 We would also like to thank our sponsoring partners, Anne Krug from Dr. Oetker and Lamin Ben-Hamdane from Infineon Technologies, for their contributions as jury members. In addition, we are equally proud of our alumni contributors, David Schön (VePa Vertical Parking), who served on the founding jury for The New Era of Construction, and Tomek Schulz (kiutra GmbH), who was also on the jury for Next Gen-Tech Horizons. In the end a big thank you to everyone - participants, judges and the UnternehmerTUM event team - for making this event a success. Let’s keep innovating and shaping the future as an ecosystem! #UltimateDemoDay #entrepreneurship #startups #deeptech Philipp Gerbert Stefan Drüssler Bettina Nissum Verena Schottenloher Munich Urban Colab Thanks to our amazing teams: Coastal BioTech Ltd Differential Bio Global Sustainable Transformation GST ingineeon Karevo LEAM Technologies GmbH nesero NoMaze Prevo Biotech Twogee Biotech EASE  Photocredits: (c) UnternehmerTUM / Holger Rauner

𝗕𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗺 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 🤝 We were honored to host Tobias Gotthardt, State Secretary at the Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy, in our Quantum/Semicon Lab! 🤝 Our discussion centered on the strategic role we, as TUM Venture Labs, and our ecosystem play in driving a vibrant ecosystem for quantum and #semiconductor innovation! 🤝 This visit reaffirms the Bavarian government’s strong commitment to advancing these critical technologies and supporting our thriving start-up community! 👏 Tobias Gotthardt also engaged directly with several visionary #startups from our pipeline — spanning #quantumcomputing hardware and software, #photonic #computing, and quantum sensing — getting an inside look at their groundbreaking solutions. 💡 This discussion round provided a platform to address the critical support start-ups need to scale and thrive in Bavaria’s innovation ecosystem. 🤝 With the support of Munich Quantum Valley and the Bavarian Chip Design Center, our lab is a proven launchpad for deep-tech #startups, putting Munich, Germany and Europe at the forefront of the quantum and future computing revolution! With continued government engagement and a dynamic ecosystem, we’re excited to empower the next wave of quantum pioneers! 🖥️ Interested in getting to know our Quantum/ Semicon Lab? Meet the lab, its activities and team 👉 https://lnkd.in/errXGwxY

🚨 Final Call for the Future of Computing Conference 2024! The countdown is on! Join us on December 11 in Munich for the Future of Computing Conference - your gateway to the cutting edge of #Semiconductors, #Photonics Computing, and #QuantumComputing! What awaits you? 🚀30 Startup Pitches: Experience disruptive innovations from trailblazing #startups reshaping the future of computing! Keynote Presentations: 🎤 Keith Witek, COO of Tenstorrent, will explore how open source and RISC-V are driving the next wave of CPU innovation. 🎤 Anastasiia Nosova, the celebrated tech influencer, will offer insights into the exciting future of AI computing. Expert Panel Discussion: 💡Engage with top #VC leaders and industry experts as they share perspectives on tackling the industry’s most critical challenges. This is your last chance to connect with 250 industry professionals and explore the future of technology! 🎟️ Get your ticket https://lnkd.in/d2nVGXMZ ➡️ More info https://lnkd.in/ergfTGEw 💡 Special for academics, contact Tobias Wölfel for a discount code or reach out to Christopher Trummer and David Reichmuth, PhD from our Quantum/Semicon Lab Team for more details. This conference is sponsored by: Matterwave Ventures, Lunar Ventures, Runa Capital, Tenstorrent, UVC Partners, Tensor Ventures, Infineon Technologies, Munich Quantum Valley and Aloniq.

The future of #computing is going #quantum! Join us at the 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 in Munich on December 11 for our Quantum Computing session to learn more about the advent of quantum computing! Here is a sneak peek of the session and the #startups on stage: ▶️ planqc: Scalable Quantum Computing using neutral atoms ▶️ Peak Quantum: The newest in superconducting qubit quantum computing ▶️ SemiQon: Powering towards the million-qubit era on silicon ▶️ ZuriQ: Novel approaches to quantum computing with trapped ions 🤝 Network with peers, start-up founders, deep-tech investors and leading computing experts at this event! 💡 Special for academics, contact Tobias Wölfel for a discount code or our Quantum/Semicon Lab team Christopher Trummer and David Reichmuth, PhD! Tickets & Details 👉 https://lnkd.in/ergfTGEw This conference is sponsored by: Matterwave Ventures, Lunar Ventures, Runa Capital, Tenstorrent, UVC Partners, Tensor Ventures, Infineon Technologies, Munich Quantum Valley and Aloniq. #quantumcomputing #munich

What a weekend! From November 22-24, 𝗔𝗘𝗖 𝗛𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗘𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 by our Built Environment Lab and opensource.construction brought together an inspiring mix of interdisciplinary talents. Together, we shaped ideas, forged connections, and sparked #innovations that will undoubtedly drive the future of the #AEC industry. 🏗️✨ In just 3️⃣6️⃣ hours of intense collaboration, attendees: 🌟 Tackled 𝟭𝟬 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹-𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 presented by our amazing industry partners: Nemetschek Group, Drees & Sommer, Bauform eG, MOD, clone:it, Twinovia, Alago, GScan & AI:RE 🌟 Delivered 12 innovative solutions 🌟 Attended 9 inspiring tech talks 🌟 Absorbed knowledge from 3 inspiring keynote speakers But it was about more than numbers - it was about making connections. From turning ideas into action to turning strangers into teammates, this weekend was a celebration of creativity and collaboration. 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲: 🥇 Best hack for humanity: Team GraphMail 🥇 Solves a big AEC problem: Team MindToModel 🥇 Best start-up potential: Team Winners 🥇 Best overall project: Team .2Value This is just the beginning. Save the dates for what’s next: 🗓 𝗔𝗘𝗖 𝗛𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗻 𝗭𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗘𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: February 7-9, 2025 🗓 𝗔𝗘𝗖 𝗛𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗘𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱: Bigger, better, and bolder next year! Many thanks to Tobias Förtsch, Yashar Moradi and the opensource.construction team for organizing, as well as everyone who participated, mentored, and supported this incredible event. Together, we’re driving the AEC industry toward a future defined by openness, innovation, and collaboration. #buildingconstruction #engineering #construction #architecture

🚀 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭! Keith Witek, COO of Tenstorrent, will be joining us in Munich at the 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 to deliver a keynote "Open vs Closed - The Beauty of Open Source and RISC-V as the Next CPU Solution of Choice." Keith Witek is a veteran in the #semiconductor industry and now COO of Tenstorrent, a start-up building computers for artificial intelligence with their custom #AI Graph Processors and configurable chiplets that run their robust software stack. ▶️ Prior to joining Tenstorrent, Keith led strategic alliances for Google’s consumer electronics products and drove industry partnerships and global business models for RISC-V adoption as SVP of Corporate Development at SiFive. Keith also spent 13 years at AMD culminating as the Corporate VP of Strategy and Corporate Development and held leadership roles at Tesla, Motorola and law firm Wilson Sonsini Goodrich and Rosati. Be part of the 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗵, where 250 #computing experts will gather to explore the cutting edge of technology. The conference will feature industry-leading keynotes and 30 start-up pitches across fields like classical semiconductors, #photonics, and #quantumcomputing, addressing today's most pressing challenges. Get your ticket here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eix8m5Uy More information 👉 https://lnkd.in/ergfTGEw 💡 Special for academics, contact David Reichmuth, PhD for a discount code. 🤝 At this event, you will have the opportunity to network with startup founders, deep-tech investors, and leading computing experts. This conference is sponsored by: Matterwave Ventures, Lunar Ventures, Runa Capital, Tenstorrent, UVC Partners, Tensor Ventures, Infineon Technologies, Munich Quantum Valley and Aloniq.

Launching strong! 🚀 Our 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱.𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿.𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 with BatchOne is off to a fantastic start this year! From early ideation to scaling, the mission of the #meetup series is to help #hardware #startups tackle challenges at every stage of their journey! We've hosted 2️⃣ very crowded events so far focusing on: 💡 IP Strategy ⚡ Electronics Manufacturing Help shape our series' future: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁? Drop your suggestions in the comments below and make your voice heard! 👇 (We are open to it :)) 🎙️ Are you an expert? Become a speaker and share your insights at our upcoming events! 👇 👉 Reach out to Sascha Schwarz and Negar Shahmoradi from our infrastructure team. A big thank you to our speakers and partners: Axel Stellbrink, Golo Wahl, Ralf Hasler, Harald Schröder, Niclas Fritz, Wayra Germany and UnternehmerTUM MakerSpace GmbH 🙌 #manufacturing #additivemanufacturing