Build the next generation of AI startups in 14 weeks
Equity-free • Munich-based • Founder-focused
What to expect
Built by founders, for founders - 3 month's optimized for speed, learning, and real traction.
Your own workspace
Desks, monitors, whiteboards; work from TUM.ai's headquarters.
Operator sessions
Weekly sessions with builders and founders who've done it before.
VC access
Warm intros and real feedback from top European funds.
Build > talk
Fast paced, builder-driven environment. Accountability through community.
Have an idea, a prototype, or just relentless drive, and are ready to build? Build it here. No equity. No theory.
Backed by TUM.ai and supported by leading VCs.
Our Community
Hear more from voices from our network
Leon Hergert
Co-Founder @ Spherecast
AI E-Lab 1.0
"It was great to explore our startup idea next to our studies - it helped us meeting mentors which are on our side until this day."
Benedikt Wieser
Winner AI E-Lab 2.0
AI E-Lab 2.0
"I connected with people who understood the intensity of a startup journey and could challenge my assumptions."
Leonardo Benini
Founder @ Stealth Startup
AI E-Lab 3.0
"The AI E-Lab is an amazing way to get immersed in Munich's startup ecosystem - a truly effective starting point."
Oliver Schoppe
Principal @ UVC Partners
Mentor & Investor
"The quality of founders coming out of AI E-Lab is exceptional. We're proud to be part of this community."
Viktor Shen
Founder of Tenmin
AI E-Lab 3.0
"We went from zero to being a funded startup - the AI E-Lab accelerated our journey far beyond what we thought was possible."
Leon Hergert
Co-Founder @ Spherecast
AI E-Lab 1.0
"It was great to explore our startup idea next to our studies - it helped us meeting mentors which are on our side until this day."
Benedikt Wieser
Winner AI E-Lab 2.0
AI E-Lab 2.0
"I connected with people who understood the intensity of a startup journey and could challenge my assumptions."
Leonardo Benini
Founder @ Stealth Startup
AI E-Lab 3.0
"The AI E-Lab is an amazing way to get immersed in Munich's startup ecosystem - a truly effective starting point."
Oliver Schoppe
Principal @ UVC Partners
Mentor & Investor
"The quality of founders coming out of AI E-Lab is exceptional. We're proud to be part of this community."
Viktor Shen
Founder of Tenmin
AI E-Lab 3.0
"We went from zero to being a funded startup - the AI E-Lab accelerated our journey far beyond what we thought was possible."
Leon Hergert
Co-Founder @ Spherecast
AI E-Lab 1.0
"It was great to explore our startup idea next to our studies - it helped us meeting mentors which are on our side until this day."
Benedikt Wieser
Winner AI E-Lab 2.0
AI E-Lab 2.0
"I connected with people who understood the intensity of a startup journey and could challenge my assumptions."
Leonardo Benini
Founder @ Stealth Startup
AI E-Lab 3.0
"The AI E-Lab is an amazing way to get immersed in Munich's startup ecosystem - a truly effective starting point."
Oliver Schoppe
Principal @ UVC Partners
Mentor & Investor
"The quality of founders coming out of AI E-Lab is exceptional. We're proud to be part of this community."
Viktor Shen
Founder of Tenmin
AI E-Lab 3.0
"We went from zero to being a funded startup - the AI E-Lab accelerated our journey far beyond what we thought was possible."
Program
Start
October
Onboarding Weekend
3 days intensive
Education Sessions
Learning
Build & Iterate I
4 weeks
Midterm-Pitch
Initial Feedback
Build & Iterate II
6 weeks
Pre-Demo Day Pitch
The Final Test
Demo Day
January
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