Munich - Europe's centre for holistic AI





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Munich - Europe's centre for holistic AI

Where research, business and innovation meet. Welcome to Munich - the leading location for artificial intelligence in Europe.

Discover why everything here revolves around the future.

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Why Munich?

Munich is the ‘place to be’ for European AI development - as a research and technology centre with global appeal. The close integration of excellent science, a strong economy and active promotion of innovation makes the city and its surroundings unique.

Strengths of Munich as an AI location:


  • Internationally top-ranked universities and colleges
  • Strong non-university research institutions such as DLR, Max-Planck, Fraunhofer and Helmholtz institutes
  • High density of tech companies and creative start-ups
  • Excellent quality of life and international networking and flair


Munich combines Bavarian traditions with international dynamism - an ideal breeding ground for holistic AI solutions that are based on ethical standards and uphold democratic values.

Research & Science - Excellence with global appeal

In Munich, the best are researching artificial intelligence and its applications. The Technical University of Munich (TUM) and Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) regularly rank among the top 50 universities worldwide. Non-university research institutions are internationally recognised for their focus on AI:

  • AI in healthcare
  • Machine learning & deep learning
  • Intelligent robotics & production
  • Data science & big data
  • Mobility and autonomous systems

Munich is characterised by holistic AI: combining basic research and applications in key areas of the economy. In addition, targeted public funding programmes such as the Bavarian High-Tech Agenda.

Economy & business - AI meets economic strength 

Munich is one of the strongest economic locations in Europe - and a magnet for international tech giants and innovative start-ups in the field of AI.

Companies based in Munich (selection):

  • Global players such as Amazon, Google, Microsoft, IBM Watson, Apple, Cisco, Open AI
  • Innovative scale-ups: Celonis, Personio, Isar Aerospace, Sono Motors, Flixbus
  • Strong networks: UnternehmerTUM, Munich Innovation Ecosystem (MIE), Start2 Group, Strascheg Centre for Entrepreneurship

The city offers ideal conditions for the value-adding application of AI - with access to capital, talent and pilot markets.

Collaboration & networks - Munich lights up 

Successful AI development requires collaboration. Munich actively promotes dialogue between science, business and the start-up scene. Strong cluster structures, tech initiatives and institutional platforms create innovation partnerships that radiate far beyond the city limits. 

Exemplary co-operations:

  • Joint ventures between universities and companies
  • Innovation hubs and accelerators
  • Technology forums such as DLD and Bits and Pretzels

Munich creates space for synergies - from the research idea to the market-ready product.

Figures, data, facts - Munich's AI potential 

The latest figures impressively demonstrate why Munich is one of the leading AI locations in Europe: 

  • EUR 2.33 billion venture capital in Bavaria (2021) - making the Free State the No. 1 VC magnet in Germany
  • Over EUR 35 billion total valuation of AI start-ups based in Munich
  • 136 AI start-ups are currently active in Munich
  • The Free State of Bavaria is investing over EUR 5.5 billion in key technologies such as artificial intelligence, aerospace and quantum technologies as part of the High-Tech Agenda
  • Top positions for Munich universities in international rankings such as Times Higher Education, Shanghai and CHE

This data shows: Munich is not only a location with vision, but also with measurable success and economic substance in the field of artificial intelligence.

Vision & future - Munich is shaping Europe's AI ecosystem

Munich has a clear vision: to build a holistic, human-centred AI ecosystem that combines economic growth, scientific excellence and social responsibility. 

Future initiatives:

  • House of AI: platform for AI transfer and strategic networking
  • Smart city projects for sustainable digitalisation
  • Education campaigns to promote AI skills at all levels

The city is making targeted investments in an AI future that is technologically leading, ethically reflective and economically viable.

  Further links


AI HUB@LMU

The AI-HUB@LMU unites all 18 faculties of the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München in a joint scientific community for the first time. Here you will find current updates, events and insights into the diverse AI research projects at LMU.

ki.muenchen.de 

Find out how Munich is shaping artificial intelligence responsibly. The city's AI strategy, projects and initiatives show how technology is being used in the interests of society - transparently, innovatively and for the common good.

Munich Innovation Ecosystem 

Experience Munich's innovative strength: The Munich Ecosystem connects start-ups, companies, research and talent. It provides an overview of the players, events and initiatives that characterise Munich as a business and technology location.

Munich Institute of Robotics and Machine Intelligence (MIRMI) Institute 

Discover how MIRMI at the Technical University of Munich is researching robotics and AI for people, the environment and society. Interdisciplinary projects and cutting-edge research show how technology can be used responsibly.

Munich Center for Machine Learning 

The Munich Center for Machine Learning is one of six national AI competence centres. Permanently funded by the AI strategies of the federal and state governments, it brings together leading ML researchers from LMU, TUM and other partner institutions.

WERK1 

WERK1 is the central start-up hub in the heart of Munich. Here, founders can find space, a network and support for digital business models - from co-working and mentoring to targeted programmes for young companies.


  Contact

Sophie Salfetter
Projektmanagerin
E-Mail: salfetter@baiosphere.org