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We have a special highlight in store for our next SCE InnovationsCafé on July 30, 2026. For three months, the teams from Batch #15 of our SCE Incubation program have been refining their startup ideas—and now you have the opportunity to be among the first to marvel at their final results while enjoying snacks and drinks! Register here

We warmly congratulate Geniefy on receiving the exist startup grant!

SCE Incubation alumni Geniefy develops an AI operations layer for property management companies. The solution builds on existing management systems and automates communication via phone, WhatsApp, and, in the future, other channels. Geniefy supports complete workflows, from logging a request to coordinating with service providers to documenting the process in the system. This enables property management companies to grow faster, while all parties involved can continue to communicate through their usual channels. At the same time, the team is working on EU data residency requirements and conducting its own AI research to ensure that AI can be used safely and reliably in property management.

On July 15 and 16, 2026, the innovation and tech community will gather at TechDays Munich 2026 in the Werksviertel. As one of the leading platforms for exchange between research, business, startups, and technology experts, the event will focus on the future-oriented topics of digital sovereignty, cybersecurity, and agentic AI. The Strascheg Center for Entrepreneurship (SCE) will once again be represented at the event this year with several program highlights.

From July 2 to 5, 2026, the Deutsches Museum in Munich will once again become a gathering place for visionaries, innovators, and technology enthusiasts. As an ecosystem partner, the Strascheg Center for Entrepreneurship (SCE) is supporting the Festival of the Future 2026 and invites the SCE community to take part in the diverse program focusing on technology, science, innovation, and society.

Do you have an idea that makes a positive difference? Or are you still looking for one? At the Happy Impact Hour hosted by the Social Startup Hub Bavaria of the Social Entrepreneurship Academy (SEA), you’ll get useful tools, tips, and tricks to successfully bring your project to life. This online webinar takes place monthly, with rotating topics focused on social entrepreneurship. In July, the focus will be on the challenges of financing social startups. Register here

The SCE is an official network partner of Bits & Pretzels 2026 and can offer its students an exclusive allocation of discounted tickets to Europe’s leading festival for founders, startups, and innovation.

Stadtsparkasse München is now inviting entrepreneurs to apply for the 2026 Munich Founder Award. The application period runs until August 2, 2026. The bank is seeking companies that actively shape and sustainably enrich Munich’s economy. The award is open to both startups and established companies.

Some startup stories are particularly compelling examples of what can happen when a good idea grows into a sustainable business over the course of several years. Our startup Brakeable is writing just such a story, and it is now operating under a new name: simplysolve.

Many start-ups think that they are still too small for employee benefits. However, they can be used to retain employees, save taxes and easily implement sustainable offers - with minimal administrative effort.

The free 45-minute webinar from guud will show you how start-ups and scale-ups can easily get started with flexible benefits - including practical examples from other start-ups, tax benefits and specific tips for getting started.

When: Tuesday, 07.07.26, 11:00-11:45 a.m.

Click here to register: https://guud-benefits.com/wissen/landingpage-webinar-reihe/webinar-anmeldung

Are you ready to develop your own business apps without having to write complex code? Whether you're a founder looking to optimize your startup or a student looking to gain in-demand tech skills, this is your chance! Join our exclusive, hands-on two-day Zoho Creator workshop, co-hosted by Zoho, SCE & HM and Start Munich.

Attention innovators! From June 22 to 25, 2026 , innovation players, start-ups, companies and institutions from all over Europe will come together in Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina , for the second SystemEU Summit. Register now and become part of an international network for innovation, entrepreneurship and European cooperation.

Great success for the Munich-based energy and SCE Alumni startup Pionierkraft, which was honored with the German Innovation Award 2026 in the "Energy Solutions" category. The award went to PIONIERKRAFTwerk 3.0, a solution for the intelligent distribution of locally generated solar energy in apartment buildings. The award, presented by the German Design Council, recognizes innovations that combine technological progress with social relevance and practical benefits. The award ceremony took place on May 12, 2026 in Berlin.

How is artificial intelligence changing the future of recruiting? This was the question addressed at the latest SCE Friends & Fellows community event at the SCE Incubator in Munich. Together with members of our community, start-ups and partners, we discussed current developments in the field of AI-supported recruiting solutions, new perspectives for companies and the importance of a strong innovation ecosystem.

Are you looking for the perfect co-founder who shares your vision and complements your skills? The SCE InnovationsCafé Co-Founder Matching is your chance to find him or her! In a relaxed but focused atmosphere, you can meet founders, startup enthusiasts and visionaries - exchange ideas and maybe even find your perfect partner to build and grow a startup together.

Artificial intelligence is developing rapidly - and with it the opportunities, challenges and ideas that will shape our future. Our next SCE InnovationCafé is dedicated entirely to the topic of AI: find out more about new trends and breakthroughs in artificial intelligence. What is happening right now? What can we expect in the near future? And how can we make good use of these developments?

The Munich-based start-up Omegga has successfully completed its seed financing round of 10 million euros. This provides the company with fresh capital to further develop its technology and scale it internationally.

On July 22, 2026, it's that time again: Backstage Munich will once again be the meeting place for Munich's start-up scene. The Munich Startup Festival brings together founders, investors, talents and networking enthusiasts from all over the city - and we from the Strascheg Center for Entrepreneurship (SCE) will of course be there again this year.

Steffen Marx, founder of Giesinger Bräu, showed at Unternehmer:innen Live on May 7, 2026 how a bold idea and a great deal of perseverance gave rise to one of Munich's best-known success stories. Over the years, the city's second-largest private brewery has developed from a small garage, with a clear attitude, a strong community and millions in sales.