True to our motto: “inspire – connect – grow”, we at robo.innovate bring together founders, start-ups, scientists, industry and investors on their journey to develop intelligent robotics. We know the challenges of evolving complex hardware systems and tailor-made software and thus provide targeted support in the implementation of your ideas.
Besides entrepreneurial training programs or access to unique workshop infrastructure robo.innovate teams benefit from a domain-specific community. This makes us unique in the Bavarian start-up landscape. As a partner from industry and research, you have the opportunity to invest in a rapidly growing field of the future and benefit from an immersive environment.
We support robotic enthusiasts and entrepreneurs.
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start-up teams78
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in Pre-Seed / Seed Money64 M€
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robot enthusiasts in our community1,300
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RoboSpace515m2
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INSPIRE – CONNECT – GROW
Explore your opportunities. This is how we help you.
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Students & Researchers
Contact usYou describe yourself as a tinkerer and thinker? You have always been fascinated by robotics? You are a successful scientist, but have never considered having your own business?
Then our education programme for students and researchers is the ideal place to start. We offer workshops on hardware and software design as well as entrepreneurial trainings tailored to robotics.
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Start-ups
Learn moreYou are working on a robotic idea, but the initial step towards founding is missing? You are in the process of founding your company and need help with a specific robotic topic? You lack the space and infrastructure to bring your product to the market?
Then explore our start-up community and domain-specific training about financing, founding and legal issues or get access to our lab infrastructure.
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Partner & Community
Contact usAt robo.innovate, we are a community of selected experts in robotics or start-up financing. Our partners are active in the fields of automation, autonomous mobility, perception or sensor technology. We love supporting talents and forward-looking ideas.Together we believe in robotics as a technology of the future, we actively want to shape and advance within society.
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Robotics Education
Want to get hands-on with real robot manipulators and learn how to bring robotic systems from theory into practice? Our TUM master courses Intelligent Machine Design Lab (IMDL) and Intelligent Machine Programming Lab (IMPL) give students the chance to work directly with platforms from Franka Robotics and Universal Robots, tackling practical projects that go straight into their portfolio.
Then explore TUM course offerings to learn more about schedules, locations, and how to apply.
Next courses start in WS 2026/27.
Munich is one of the leading European start-up hubs. Our story of success ties back to a vivid start-up ecosystem across Munich and Bavaria. With robo.innovate we will launch our new position in supporting robotic start-ups in Bavaria and beyond.
Bavarian Minister of Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy
By promoting entrepreneurship, we create pathways for innovation in robotics and AI to transition from academia into practical applications. We want to spark meaningful changes and reshape our future by supporting young talents at TUM.
Executive Director of the Munich Institute of Robotics and Machine Intelligence (TUM MIRMI)
With robo.innovate, we have a strong ecosystem that further expands Munich's and Bavaria's leading position in the field of intelligent robotics. It significantly advances the transfer from science to industry. Partners have optimal conditions to engage and shape the future of robotics.
Director Start-ups & Infrastructure of TUM MIRMI
There was always a gap between the theoretical engineering education of universities and the practical ability to build real world applications. The I.MDL course is bridging both worlds – enabling our students to fearlessly conceive and realize their own visions.
Researcher at MIRMI/TUM and Teacher of I.MDL master course
The exclusive access to the RoboSpace and MakerSpace workshops at Munich Urban Colab has allowed us to iteratively develop multiple functional prototypes. We are glad to be part of robo.innovate and its network.
Co-Founder Angsa Robotics, start-up
Thanks to the expertise and the network of the robo.innovate team, we were able to concentrate even more on our deep technology development. In particular, the domain-specific consulting was a great help in our start-up process, which is unique in the start-up ecosystem in Bavaria!
Co-Founder Olive Robotics, start-up
Robots are at the top of the class in physical motion products. Complex hardware meets complex software, high prototyping and scaling costs require perfect product market fit. The robo.innovate network is therefore essential to exchange ideas and to learn from each other as we are facing the same challenge.
CTO and Co-Founder Devanthro, start-up
If I had to describe the master-course I.MDL in three words, it would be practical learning, challenging, fun team experience. The course taught me a lot: on hardware and on software, in theory and in practice, from knowledgeable teachers and inspiring peers.
Student Master Course I.MDL (Intelligent Machine Design Lab)
Upcoming Events
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Master the transition from prototype to certified product. Building on the fundamentals covered in Part 1 , this workshop dives deeper into the practical execution of certification for robotics startups. We bridge the gap between complex regulatory standards and market-ready success, focusing on both Industrial and Medical technology.
Date: 6 July 2026, 09:00–14:00h
Location: Munich Urban Colab
Language: English
What we will cover:
- Expert Input Sessions: Deep dives into the latest certification standards for mobile and industrial robots.
- Founder Experience Reports: Real-world case studies from successful founders who have navigated the process.
- Interactive Focus Groups: Specialized breakout sessions to address your specific product hurdles.
- Q&A with Certification Experts: A chance to prioritize your key questions and get direct feedback on your certification roadmap -
Join us for our monthly ecosystem meetup!
Whether you’re a researcher, industry leader, investor, or founder, come together to share ideas, explore new robotics activities, and connect with the visionary entrepreneurs shaping the Munich Urban Colab.
Date: 14 July 2026, 11:20 – 13:30h
Location: Munich Urban Colab
Format: Casual networking & community lunch
Why join?
- Engage with the latest robo.innovate activities.
- Expand your network within the Munich deep-tech scene.
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Join us for our monthly ecosystem meetup!
Whether you’re a researcher, industry leader, investor, or founder, come together to share ideas, explore new robotics activities, and connect with the visionary entrepreneurs shaping the Munich Urban Colab.
Date: 23 September 2026, 11:00 – 14:00h
Location: Munich Urban Colab
Format: Casual networking & community lunch
Registration Form
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Why join?
- Engage with the latest robo.innovate activities.
- Expand your network within the Munich deep-tech scene.
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Join Bits & Pretzels 2026 in Munich!
The three-day event brings together 7,500 founders, investors, and industry leaders for networking, knowledge exchange, and new business opportunities. Two conference days with speakers, masterclasses, startup showcases, and matchmaking are followed by a unique networking experience at Oktoberfest.
Date: 28–30 September 2026
Location: Munich
Format: Conference, networking & Oktoberfest
Why join?
-Connect with founders, investors, and industry leaders.
-Discover new startups, technologies, and collaboration opportunities.
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Registrations are now open for the Intelligent Machine Design Lab (IMDL) and Intelligent Machine Programming Lab (IMPL)!
The courses offer students hands-on experience in robotics, combining theoretical foundations with practical project work. In IMPL, participants work with robot platforms from Franka Robotics and Universal Robots and develop skills in robot programming, motion planning, ROS, computer vision, system integration, and troubleshooting.
Dates: 13 October 2026–26 January 2027
Locations: Garching bei München & Munich
Format: Hands-on robotics courses with practical projects
Why join?
-Program and work directly with Franka Robotics and Universal Robots platforms.
-Apply ROS, motion planning, computer vision, and robot control in practical assignments.
-Build robotics projects for your portfolio and gain insights from industry guest lectures and company visits. -
Join the 5th edition of the robo.innovate Hackathon!
Over six days, selected robotics builders will tackle real-world Physical AI challenges across four competition tracks. Students, makers, hackers, mentors, and industry partners will come together to prototype, experiment, and develop innovative robotics solutions.
Date: 23–28 October 2026
Location: Munich Urban Colab & MIRMI Geriatronics Campus
Format: Six-day robotics, AI & IoT hackathon
Why join?
-Tackle real-world Physical AI challenges across four competition tracks.
-Prototype solutions using robotics hardware and AI frameworks over six intensive days.
-Work directly with students, makers, mentors, researchers, and industry partners at Munich Urban Colab and the MIRMI Geriatronics Campus. -
Join us for our monthly ecosystem meetup!
Whether you’re a researcher, industry leader, investor, or founder, come together to share ideas, explore new robotics activities, and connect with the visionary entrepreneurs shaping the Munich Urban Colab.
Date: 5 November 2026, 11:00 – 14:00h
Location: Munich Urban Colab
Format: Casual networking & community lunch
Why join?
- Engage with the latest robo.innovate activities.
- Expand your network within the Munich deep-tech scene.
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Join us for SPICE #7, our bi-annual robotics ecosystem forum!
SPICE (Startup | Partner | Investor | Community | Event) brings together entrepreneurs, industry experts, investors, researchers, and public-sector stakeholders for focused exchange around robotics innovation and real-world deployment.
Date: 1 December 2026, 09:00–14:00
Location: Munich Urban Colab, Seminar Rooms 1 & 2
Format: Invite-only ecosystem forum & curated networking
Why join?
-Hear perspectives from robotics startups, industry, investors, research, and the public sector.
-Discover selected robotics technologies and startup solutions addressing real-world applications.
-Take part in focused discussions and curated networking with key players across the robotics value chain. -
Join automatica 2027, the leading exhibition for smart automation and robotics!
The four-day event brings together industry, research, and technology leaders to showcase robotics and automation solutions across the entire value chain. Key topics include Physical AI, humanoid robotics, Healthtech, and the latest developments shaping the future of automation.
Date: 22–25 June 2027
Location: Messe München, Munich
Format: International trade fair & technology showcase
Why join?
-Explore robotics and automation solutions from leading technology providers.
-Discover developments in Physical AI, humanoid robotics, and Healthtech.
-Meet companies, researchers, and industry experts working on real-world automation applications.
Come co-create with us and imagine the future of robotics.
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