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UnternehmerTUM Accelerator

Also known as XPRENEURS, XPRENEURS Incubator, Xpreneurs

Accelerator Munich, Germany Run by UnternehmerTUM Since 2017 accelerator.unternehmertum.de

InvestmentEquity-freeno equity taken
Credits and perksUp to $600KMaximum across tiers
Program length16 weeks2 cohorts a year
Companies supported300as of 2026

Overview

Equity-free accelerator run by UnternehmerTUM, the entrepreneurship centre linked to the Technical University of Munich, for pre-seed and seed deep-tech teams, mainly B2B. Two batches a year of 20 to 30 teams work through a 16-week curriculum on business model, first customers and fundraising, ending in a demo day. It has supported more than 300 tech teams since 2017.

What startups get

Free, equity-free programme with 80+ hours of workshops, mentoring, access to 250+ investors and 300+ corporate partners, free co-working at Munich Urban Colab or Garching, and perks valued at over US$600K (including cloud and payments credits). Top teams can be considered for up to €250K from UnternehmerTUM Funding for Innovators.

Details

Type
Accelerator
Run by
UnternehmerTUM
Headquarters
Munich, Germany
Runs in
Munich, Garching
Format
Cohort-based, in person in Munich
Who can apply
Technology-based teams of at least two founders, incorporated or about to incorporate
Standard terms
Equity-free
Stages
Pre-seed, Seed
Sectors
deep tech, AI, climate, quantum, robotics, fintech, healthtech, space
Started
2017
Status
Active
Website
accelerator.unternehmertum.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.

  1. accelerator.unternehmertum.de/accelerator-program
  2. hub.causo.ai/guides/how-to-apply-to-unternehmertum-2026