LMU Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center
Also known as LMU-IEC, LMU IEC
University program Munich, Germany Run by Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München Since 2020 iec.lmu.de
Overview
The central innovation and entrepreneurship unit of LMU Munich, which coordinates the university's startup and knowledge-transfer activities. It runs the LMU Innovation Incubator, which accepts teams with at least one LMU researcher, master's student or alumnus and was recruiting its eighth cohort in 2026, along with entrepreneurship courses and events. It also carries out research on entrepreneurship, innovation and translational science.
What startups get
Incubation for LMU-affiliated founding teams, entrepreneurship courses, founder events and access to the Munich startup network.
Details
- Type
- University program
- Run by
- Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
- Headquarters
- Munich, Germany
- Format
- Cohort-based university incubator
- Who can apply
- Teams with at least one LMU researcher, master's student or alumnus
- Stages
- Pre-seed
- Sectors
- technology
- Started
- 2020
- Status
- Active
- Website
- iec.lmu.de
Notable alumni
About this data
Compiled from the program’s website, announcements, and press reports as of October 9, 2026. Terms, credits, and eligibility change between cohorts; confirm them with the program before applying. Alumni are examples, not a complete list.