A warm welcome to Batch #16! In early October, 20 international and domestic startups kicked off their journey at SCE Incubation! We look forward to supporting these innovative and exciting startup projects over the next 6 months and accompanying the founders on their individual startup journeys! Six innovation professors and four SCE coaches joined the founders for the kickoff. Diverse backgrounds, fascinating personalities, and a wide range of approaches define this new batch. The ideas span everything from healthcare and medical technology to education, skilled trades, and digital applications.

Munich, October 26 – What began as a startup idea nurtured by the SCE Incubator has evolved into software that established outdoor and sports brands use every day: simplysolve helps companies automate the processing of repair, warranty, and service requests. Its client roster now includes well-known companies such as ORTLIEB, SPORT 2000, Hanwag, and Penguin. The SCE alumni startup has now published four new case studies. They illustrate the specific changes these brands have seen in their after-sales operations.
 

Munich, November 2, 2026 – Last Saturday, October 31, the Creative Hall at the Strascheg Center for Entrepreneurship (SCE) was transformed into a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship. As part of a guest lecture by Prof. Dr. Christian Chlupsa, 60 part-time students from FOM University delved deep into the world of startups.

On November 17, 2026, the Strascheg Ideas Awards ceremony will take place—the largest ideas competition in southern Germany, organized by the Strascheg Center for Entrepreneurship (SCE) and Munich University of Applied Sciences (HM). Visitors can look forward to exciting startup pitches and networking opportunities. Register now!

High recognition for civic engagement and social entrepreneurship: Kristina Notz, director of the Social Entrepreneurship Academy (SEA), was awarded the Bavarian State Medal for Social Merit on October 6, 2026. The award honors individuals who have made an exceptional contribution to the common good. Kristina received it for her long-standing commitment to social innovation, impact-driven entrepreneurship, and social cohesion.

Four international teams, four real-world innovation challenges, and five intensive days full of new perspectives: From October 12 to 16, 2026, the kick-off event for the 15th edition of the Bavaria Israel Partnership Accelerator (BIPA) took place in Munich. Students and young professionals from Germany, Israel, the U.S., and other countries came together to get to know one another, experience intercultural collaboration, and lay the groundwork for their innovation projects.

How can artificial intelligence be used effectively to develop new ideas and concrete solutions? As part of a new AI continuing education program at Munich University of Applied Sciences, staff and students are collaborating. Through its Real Project “AI for Innovators,” the SCE contributes entrepreneurial thinking and methods for the innovation process.

Only a few days left: Innovative business ideas and startup projects can be submitted for the Strascheg Ideas Award through October 18, 2026. Munich University of Applied Sciences and the Strascheg Center for Entrepreneurship will award a total of 30,000 euros in prize money across three categories.

Bookkeeping, cash flow management, and financial planning are all part of the day-to-day life of a startup. But they can be a real challenge, especially in the beginning. With Finance for Founders, the startup belego offers free online sessions designed to help founders better understand their finances and make informed decisions.

A warm welcome to Batch #16! In early October, 20 international and domestic startups kicked off their journey at SCE Incubation! We look forward to supporting these innovative and exciting startup projects over the next 6 months and accompanying the founders on their individual startup journeys! Six innovation professors and four SCE coaches joined the founders for the kickoff. Diverse backgrounds, fascinating personalities, and a wide range of approaches define this new batch. The ideas span everything from healthcare and medical technology to education, skilled trades, and digital applications.

Munich, October 26 – What began as a startup idea nurtured by the SCE Incubator has evolved into software that established outdoor and sports brands use every day: simplysolve helps companies automate the processing of repair, warranty, and service requests. Its client roster now includes well-known companies such as ORTLIEB, SPORT 2000, Hanwag, and Penguin. The SCE alumni startup has now published four new case studies. They illustrate the specific changes these brands have seen in their after-sales operations.
 

Munich, November 2, 2026 – Last Saturday, October 31, the Creative Hall at the Strascheg Center for Entrepreneurship (SCE) was transformed into a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship. As part of a guest lecture by Prof. Dr. Christian Chlupsa, 60 part-time students from FOM University delved deep into the world of startups.

On November 17, 2026, the Strascheg Ideas Awards ceremony will take place—the largest ideas competition in southern Germany, organized by the Strascheg Center for Entrepreneurship (SCE) and Munich University of Applied Sciences (HM). Visitors can look forward to exciting startup pitches and networking opportunities. Register now!

High recognition for civic engagement and social entrepreneurship: Kristina Notz, director of the Social Entrepreneurship Academy (SEA), was awarded the Bavarian State Medal for Social Merit on October 6, 2026. The award honors individuals who have made an exceptional contribution to the common good. Kristina received it for her long-standing commitment to social innovation, impact-driven entrepreneurship, and social cohesion.

Four international teams, four real-world innovation challenges, and five intensive days full of new perspectives: From October 12 to 16, 2026, the kick-off event for the 15th edition of the Bavaria Israel Partnership Accelerator (BIPA) took place in Munich. Students and young professionals from Germany, Israel, the U.S., and other countries came together to get to know one another, experience intercultural collaboration, and lay the groundwork for their innovation projects.

How can artificial intelligence be used effectively to develop new ideas and concrete solutions? As part of a new AI continuing education program at Munich University of Applied Sciences, staff and students are collaborating. Through its Real Project “AI for Innovators,” the SCE contributes entrepreneurial thinking and methods for the innovation process.

Only a few days left: Innovative business ideas and startup projects can be submitted for the Strascheg Ideas Award through October 18, 2026. Munich University of Applied Sciences and the Strascheg Center for Entrepreneurship will award a total of 30,000 euros in prize money across three categories.

Bookkeeping, cash flow management, and financial planning are all part of the day-to-day life of a startup. But they can be a real challenge, especially in the beginning. With Finance for Founders, the startup belego offers free online sessions designed to help founders better understand their finances and make informed decisions.