“Participating in the IDEAward is a unique opportunity to present innovative ideas on a prestigious platform. It allows participants to showcase their work to industry leaders, peers, and potential investors, fostering networking and collaboration. 
The award application provides feedback from experts, helping refine and develop ideas further. 
This was a great experience and we learned a lot about pitching, focusing on the important issues and how to plan and achieve the next milestones. 
Winning the third price was for us a huge achievement. It motivates us even more to continue this difficult journey of translating our diagnostic testing for early cancer stages into the clinical use.”

“The IDEAward was the right opportunity to tackle our project Muniqo Performante. It was great fun to go through the various stages and see how we and the project grew. The highlight is the public pitch at the end. It provides a stage and a platform to get other people excited about your idea and connect with them.”

“The IDEAward was the right opportunity to tackle our project Muniqo Performante. It was great fun to go through the various stages and see how we and the project grew. The highlight is the public pitch at the end. It provides a stage and a platform to get other people excited about your idea and connect with them.”

"The TUM IDEAward was a catalyst for our vision. It's not just a competition; it's a journey of transformation. With expert mentorship and a vibrant network, it turns innovative ideas into impactful realities. To all at TUM with a dream, this is your platform to soar. Apply, innovate, and change the world!"

"Participating in the TUM IDEAward 2022 was a game changer for us. The program provided us with invaluable support, ranging from coaching and mentoring to funding and access to networks. Winning the competition gave us the boost we needed to take our start-up idea to the next level. We strongly encourage everybody to apply for this incredible opportunity to take their ideas to the next level and to make a meaningful impact in the world. Don't miss out on the chance to turn your vision into a reality!“

“Our Project Quantum Diamonds emerged from our joint research work on quantum technology with diamonds at TUM. The actual idea of founding a startup only really developed through the TUM IDEAward. Until then, we thought it was a good idea, but the initial spark to spin it off was missing. By opening our eyes to our entrepreneurial spirit and showing us a way forward, the IDEAward has helped us massively to make our dream come true.”

“Besides the prize money, the TUM IDEAward also offers a platform to present one's project and the opportunity to get to know like-minded founders. This is how we (Philipp from Brainamics and Sarah from BugSense) got to know each other and since then, despite different business fields, we support each other with questions that come up during the journey of an entrepreur.”

“The TUM IDEAward offered us the first big stage to pitch our idea. This brought us to the attention not only of potential early employees, but also of investors. Of course, the prize money also provides enormous support to accelerate the first steps.”