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Augmented Reality Arts Artificial Intelligence

 

Cloud Computing Media Data Science Digitalization Music

 

Internet of Things  Machine Learning  Cloud Computing Arts

 

Virtual Reality Voice Recognition Wearables Media

 

3D Printing Artificial Intelligence Music

 

Wavelab
Incubator

Our incubator program is highly flexible and tailored to your needs as a founder. Like a modular system, you can match your requirements with our offerings and get exactly the support you need. On-site and remote.

Join our
Incubator
Program

Input

  • Drei intensive Präsenzwochen in München mit Teamcoaching, Pitchtraining, Networking, Inspiration und vielen Expert*innen aus Music, Arts, Media, Tech und Entrepreneurship
  • Regelmäßige spannende digitale Workshops  mit Input zu Startup- sowie Kultur- und Tech-Themen

Coaching

  • Individuelle und auf Eure Bedürfnisse abgestimmte Coaching- und Sparringsessions mit den passenden Expert*innen aus unserem Netzwerk (remote und vor Ort)
  • Matching und Austausch  mit erfahrenen Mentor*innen aus Kultur, Tech und Wirtschaft

Coworking

  • Kostenfreier Coworking Space mit Büroinfrastruktur und gutem Kaffee mitten im Münchner Kunstareal
  • Moderierter Slack-Workspace für die remote-Phasen des Incubator-Programms, inspirierenden Tipps und Veranstaltungen sowie Austausch untereinander
  • Regelmäßiger digitaler Austausch und peer-to-peer-Learning mit Startups im gleichen Stadium und der Art & Tech-Community

Netzwerk

  • Austauschmöglichkeiten  mit Kulturinstitutionen und -unternehmen, von der Subkultur bis zur Hochkultur
  • Vernetzung ins Münchner Startup-Ökosystem und zu Technologie- Unternehmen
  • Zugang zu Investor*innen – Events und Kontakte zu Förderern
  • Zugang zu potentiellen Kund*innen

Your profile

Your idea connects clearly with music, arts, or media, and you’re using new tech like AI, ML, VR/AR/XR, data science, etc.

 

You have clearly identified the problems and needs of your target group, are close to having a working prototype, and have a clear idea of your MVP.

 

Your startup idea is innovative, financially sustainable, and has growth potential.

 

You’re ready to put your main focus on your startup during the program.

 

You’ll be there for the three on-site weeks, but you dont need to live in Munich.

 

Ideally, you’re a team of at least two people. We’re especially excited about diverse founding teams.

 

You might‘ve already founded your company (optional)

How to apply

Applications for Batch #6 are now open! Here’s how it works:

 

Fill out the form, add the video link, and upload your pitch deck and a financial plan.

 

We’d love for you to record a short video in which you briefly present your idea and your team. (optional)

 

Application Deadline: September 15, 2025

 

If your application caught our interest, we’ll invite you to a video call at the end of September to get to know you better.

 

After that, we’ll let you know our decision. If you’re in, we’ll work together to set goals and figure out how we can best support you.

 

Program start Batch #6: October 2025

Inspiration

Alumni & startups that are a great fit for us and truly inspire us

Our current batch