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🔍 Co-create the Future of Agricultural Air Quality with Big Dutchman AG! 🔍 Together with our Corporate Partner Big Dutchman, we are seeking #startups with solutions to tackle air filtration challenges in agricultural environments, such as barns and poultry farms. We are specifically interested in teams working on: ✔️ Plasma, mechanical, or other advanced odor filtration systems ✔️ Odor Modification and Envelopment ✔️ Innovative ventilation systems ✔️ Innovative technologies for air quality management ✔️ Exhaust Air Purification with Heat Recovery ...then this is your opportunity to further develop your solution on a paid pilot project with a €25,000 project budget. Plus, we at TechFounders offer you tailored coaching, access to exclusive networking events, and a chance to pitch at the UnternehmerTUM Start-up Demo Day! ⏳ Applications close: November 03, 2024. 📅 Program Timeline: February-June 2025. Pilot Projects kick off in agreement with Big Dutchman. 👉 Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/gk9pbDjF #CorporateStartupCollaboration #PilotProjectOpportunity #AgriTechInnovation

💡 Emidat Raises €4M to Drive Sustainable and Data-Driven Construction 🌱 Emidat, a trailblazer in environmental data solutions for the construction industry and TechFounders alumni from Batch #19, has successfully closed its seed funding round of €4 million led by General Catalyst. 🔋 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁? This investment will enable Emidat to support the construction industry in reducing its environmental footprint, starting with a revolution in the labelling of building materials. The funds will also accelerate product development and help grow the team. 🔧 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗳𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 Emidat’s software cuts the cost and time taken to generate Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) by over 70%. With a centralized repository for environmental data, Emidat makes it easier for stakeholders to access and compare information, helping manufacturers demonstrate their commitment to sustainability. Read the full interview at TechCrunch: https://lnkd.in/dbYaNyuq 👏 Congratulations to Lisa Oberaigner, Florian Fesch and the Emidat team on this remarkable achievement! #startupnews #startupsuccess #fundingnews #constructiontech #sustainability

Unternehmen müssen einen strukturierten und zielgerichteten Ansatz verfolgen um wettbewerbsfähig zu bleiben. 🗣 Kooperationen zwischen etablierten Unternehmen und Start-ups sind wichtig und richtig. Im Interview zeigt Moritz Foerster, Managing Partner TechFounders, die Do’s and Dont’s dieser Zusammenschlüsse und betont, dass es beim Venture Clienting nicht nur um die schnelle Einführung einer coolen neuen Lösung geht, sonder um die direkte Einbettung einer Innovationsmentalität in die Unternehmensabläufe. 🪄 TechFounders hat bereits über 200 Kooperationsprojekte zwischen Start-ups und ihren Unternehmenspartnern auf der ganzen Welt in allen Branchen begleitet. Um mehr darüber zu erfahren, findet ihr den Link zum Interview in den Kommentaren. #CorporateStartupCollaboration #VentureClienting #InnovationStrategy Startbase I Annabella Grüber

🤩 ExoMatter Raises €1.7 Million Pre-Seed Investment! 💰 ExoMatter, an alumni team of TechFounders and XPRENEURS Incubator programs, has secured €1.7 million in pre-seed funding. The round was led by Vanagon.vc, with support from Bayern Kapital, 212 NexT, Bloomhaus Ventures AG, ZAKA VC, and business angels from encourageventures e.V. ExoMatter leverages AI and quantum chemical modeling to revolutionize materials R&D, enabling companies to discover completely new materials optimized for performance, cost, and sustainability. Their solution accelerates the material development process by up to 90%, massively reducing costs and greenhouse gas emissions, also making the process not only faster and more efficient but also significantly more environmentally friendly. 🌍 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 "ExoMatter addresses one of the greatest challenges of our time: the search for new, more sustainable materials. With its AI-powered platform, the company offers a solution that allows materials to be found for specific applications in record time while minimizing the ecological footprint," said Susanne Fromm, co-founder of Vanagon Ventures alongside Sandro Stark and Axel Roitzsch. "This technology not only enhances companies' innovation capabilities but also prepares them for upcoming regulatory requirements, such as the EU Ecodesign Directive." 👏 Congratulations to the ExoMatter team! #StartupFunding #ClimateTech #SustainableInnovation

You can now leave a contact request for us directly on our LinkedIn page under the “Home” section! Let’s discuss how we can help you maintain your competitive edge and maximize your business’s innovation potential by collaborating with start-ups. Why Collaborate with Start-ups? 🚀Stay Ahead of the Curve: Leverage cutting-edge technologies and innovative solutions. 🚀 Tailored Solutions: From start-up scouting and matchmaking to venture clienting and intrapreneurship services. 🚀 Drive Growth: Enhance your business’s agility and responsiveness to market changes. We look forward to connecting with you!

Looking for the next big thing? Well, we’ve got 60 of them pitching all in one day 🎙 📅 Meet the most promising start-ups of the Munich ecosystem at Ultimate Demo Day by UnternehmerTUM on December 10. 💎 Each of the start-ups has been handpicked for our exclusive programs, and trust us, getting in is anything but easy. Why waste time hunting for the needle in the haystack when you can have it handed to you? As Verena Pausder (Chairwoman of the German Startup Association) says, “The Ultimate Demo Day is a unique opportunity to witness innovation in action and be part of shaping our future.” ➡➡➡ Corporate and Investor ticket sales are now open: https://lnkd.in/dAR_PdzX ©: Bert Willer UnternehmerTUM | TUM Venture Labs | UVC Partners | UnternehmerTUM Funding for Innovators | XPLORE | XPRENEURS Incubator | UnternehmerTUM Investor Network | EIT Urban Mobility | Boston Consulting Group (BCG) | UnternehmerTUM MakerSpace GmbH #startupevent #demoday #pitchevent #startups #innovation #innovationevent #corporateinnovation #networking

“Amid economic challenges and the rapid pace of technological advancements, companies must adopt a structured and focused approach to stay competitive”. In a recent interview with Startbase, TechFounders' Managing Partner Moritz Foerster delved into the do’s and don’ts of fostering meaningful, scalable collaborations between established companies and start-ups, emphasizing that venture clienting isn’t just about quickly introducing a cool new solution - it’s about embedding an innovation mindset directly into corporate operations. Key Takeaways: 🔑 There is no one-size-fits-all approach to business collaborations. The right format depends on the unique goals and resources of each partnership 🔑 Clear problem identification, agility, and top management support are crucial for effective venture clienting. 🔑 Bridging Cultures: Open communication and external mediation help bridge cultural differences between start-ups and larger businesses. 🌟 Facilitating Real Impact: We’ve facilitated over 200 collaboration projects between start-ups and our corporate partners across the globe and industries, showcasing the diverse innovation themes our model supports. These collaborations are not just about innovation for innovation’s sake; they play a crucial role in addressing global challenges such as climate change, technological advancements, and labor shortages, making a tangible impact on the world. Check out the full interview in the comments to dive deeper into our journey. 👇 ✉ Stay at the Forefront: Contact us to discuss how to elevate your business’s innovation strategy with start-ups #CorporateStartupCollaboration #VentureClienting #InnovationStrategy

🌟 Transform Air Quality in Agriculture with us! 🌟 Are you developing cutting-edge air filtering technologies? Together with our program corporate partner Big Dutchman AG we’re on the lookout for start-ups working on innovative solutions that: ● Improve air quality in challenging environments like barns or poultry farms by filtering or eliminating odours from high airflows to reduce the impact on residents and the environment ● Offer alternatives to traditional chemical or biological exhaust air scrubbers With €25,000 equity-free funding, expert mentoring, and access to a global network of investors and industry leaders, this is your chance to pilot your solution in real-world agricultural settings. 🗓 Applications close: November 03, 2024. 📅 Program Timeline: February-June 2025. Pilot Projects kick off in agreement with Big Dutchman. 👉 Apply now: https://lnkd.in/dcYYCPj7 #CorporateStartupCollaboration #AirFiltering #AgriTechInnovation

♻🤖 One Product's End Becomes Another's Beginning: Molg Secures $5.5M in Seed Funding! 🙌 🌱 Molg, an innovative start-up from our Batch #19 driving circularity in manufacturing with robotics, has successfully closed its seed funding round, raising $5.5 million. This round was led by Closed Loop Partners’ Ventures Group, with significant contributions from Amazon Climate Pledge Fund, ABB Robotics & Automation Ventures, Overture , Elemental Impact, and Techstars. 🔋 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁? With this funding, Molg will boost production capacity to meet the rising demand for automation and circular solutions in electronics and electrical components. The company plans to scale its robotic microfactories, which autonomously dismantle complex electronics to recover valuable materials for reuse, remanufacturing, or recycling. 🔧 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 Molg is tackling the e-waste challenge by creating robotic microfactories that autonomously break down electronics like laptops and servers. This approach recovers valuable materials and keeps them in circulation, reducing waste and supporting a circular economy. By collaborating with top electronics manufacturers, Molg is also helping design products with recycling and reuse in mind, ensuring that one product’s end feeds into the creation of the next. 👏 Congratulations to Rob Lawson-Shanks, Mark Lyons the whole Molg team! Image ©: Molg UnternehmerTUM #startupnews #startupsuccess #fundingnews

💡 Circular Power for a Sustainable Future: Voltfang Secures €8M+ in Series A Funding! 🚀 🌱 Voltfang, a pioneering start-up in sustainable energy storage and a TechFounders' alumni from Batch #14, recently closed its Series A round, raising over €8 million, including €800,000 in secured grants. The oversubscribed round was led by Dutch deeptech VC FORWARD.one, with key participation from Interzero, alongside existing investors PT1, AENU, Helen Ventures, daphni, Aurum Impact, and Maximilian Viessmann. 🔋 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁? This funding will allow Voltfang to expand its product line with advanced Energy Management Systems and strengthen its presence in commercial, industrial, and grid-scale markets. 🌍 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 FORWARD.One and Interzero will play pivotal roles in advancing Voltfang’s energy storage solutions, enhancing its leadership in green infrastructure and circular economy. Their expertise in hardware, climate tech, and circular solutions will accelerate Voltfang’s vision. 🔧 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗩𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 Voltfang’s storage systems use repurposed electric vehicle batteries, offering a sustainable way to meet the growing energy needs. These systems help use energy more efficiently, reduce dependence on non-renewable energy sources, and handle peak energy demands better. Voltfang plans to add an extra 40 MWh of battery capacity by 2025, continuing to push the boundaries of innovation. The company has received multiple industry awards, and its founders, Afshin Doostdar (CTO) and David Oudsandji (CEO), have been recognized in Forbes’ ‘30 Under 30. 👏 Congratulations to the Voltfang team on this major milestone! Team image ©: Voltfang #startupnews #startupsuccess #fundingnews