How can companies remain viable for the future and master economic challenges? Digitalization, sustainability, and new business models are key elements that companies must integrate into their innovation strategy.

In our podcast, "Schlaflose Nächte" (Sleepless Nights), you'll hear about decisive moments and challenges in SMEs and family businesses. In each episode, entrepreneurs talks about their own journey. And we look into the future, discussing how we can raise hope in a credible way. Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts!

Organizations also embark on a promising journey when developing digitized products and using automated processes or artificial intelligence. These help them to secure their competitiveness and innovative strength. However, companies often shy away from the challenges. At UnternehmerTUM, we prove that it is worth taking the first step.

Our team of UnternehmerTUM Business Creators (UBC) addresses the individual needs of medium-sized companies in the implementation of digital services and develops future-oriented business models - from the first idea to the spin-off. When you're looking to collaborate with a start-up, the joint offer on strategic partnerships of UBC with our accelerator TechFounders offers just the right guidance. Here, we offer a general overview of our company services.

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