This Innovation Talk with the title “From Zero to Impact: Building and Scaling Climate Tech Startups Within Unternehmertum & TUM” was held by Sylvia Stojilkovic (UnternehmerTUM) and Lars Eiermann (TUM Venture Labs).

This inspiring session took place at the Vienna University of Economics and Business and brought together leading voices in venture building and sustainability innovation. In their keynote, Stojilkovic and Eiermann shared deep insights into emerging trends and scalable business models within the Climate Tech startup landscape. Drawing on their extensive experience with accelerator programs and global innovation ecosystems, the speakers highlighted effective strategies for fostering corporate-startup collaborations and transforming deep-tech research into market-ready climate solutions.

The subsequent panel discussion, moderated by Prof. Werner H. Hoffmann (WU Vienna), featured additional insights from Dr. Franz Zöchbauer (VERBUND X Ventures), who contributed a corporate perspective on co-creating innovation with startups. Together, the two panelists explored the role of interdisciplinary collaboration, policy frameworks, and ecosystem building in accelerating sustainable technologies.

The event concluded with an engaging Q&A and networking session, offering attendees a unique opportunity to connect with leading experts shaping the future of Climate Tech innovation.