Wavelab is the innovation lab and entrepreneurship center of
the Munich University of Music and Theater for experiments
and ventures at the intersection of music, arts, and media
with new technologies.
We support the creative and entrepreneurial potential of those involved in the cultural and creative industries — individually and specifically tailored to target groups, with a clear focus on music, arts, media, and tech, a diverse and resilient network in the world of culture and entrepreneurship, and the development of a strong community of like-minded people.
We offer inspiring events, workshops, and networking opportunities, as well as an incubator program for aspiring founders in music, arts, and media.
“Creativity meets entrepreneurial spirit – with full energy! The Munich University of Music and Theater demonstartes how innovation in the cultural and creative industries can succeed. As a strong member of the Upper Bavaria Entrepreneurship Hub and with its own innovation lab, it creates a stage for bold ideas, new technologies, and creative start-ups. Here, art becomes a catalyst for innovation and Munich becomes the nucleus for the cultural economy of tomorrow.”
Markus Blume (Bavarian Minister of State for Science and the Arts)
For anyone who is enthusiastic about innovative ideas and business models in music, arts, and media. For the cultural entrepreneurs of tomorrow who want to build a business. Whether you are a student, artist, entrepreneur, or tech-savvy, together we will implement your ideas and take your startup to the next level.
We offer various event formats, from introductory courses in design thinking to checking your business idea to a six-month incubator program for aspiring founders and startups.
In this lecture series, innovative, disruptive, and visionary founders, artists, creatives, and technology experts discuss future topics in music, art, media, and tech in a relaxed atmosphere and report on their own projects and experiences.
In this lecture series, innovative, disruptive, and visionary founders, artists, creatives, and technology experts discuss future topics in music, art, media, and tech in a relaxed atmosphere and report on their own projects and experiences.
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Do you have a business idea that fits with what we do? Present it to us and we will give you feedback, advise you on how to proceed, or put you in touch with valuable contacts in our network. In person or digitally.
Do you have a business idea that fits with what we do? Present it to us and we will give you feedback, advise you on how to proceed, or put you in touch with valuable contacts in our network. In person or digitally.
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Explore – experiment – experience! A day full of inspiration with panel discussions, inspiring talks, and teaser workshops from our startups on future topics in music, art, media, and tech.
Explore – experiment – experience! A day full of inspiration with panel discussions, inspiring talks, and teaser workshops from our startups on future topics in music, art, media, and tech.
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We invite creative minds to work on specific solutions for exciting challenges from the world of music, arts, and media in an interdisciplinary manner. We promise full inspiration, co-creation, and startup vibes.
We invite creative minds to work on specific solutions for exciting challenges from the world of music, arts, and media in an interdisciplinary manner. We promise full inspiration, co-creation, and startup vibes.
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This exciting workshop day invites students from Music, Arts & Media to explore topics related to cultural entrepreneurship. Keynote speeches and workshops on topics such as storytelling, financial planning, idea generation, and implementation will provide you with practical and inspiring tools and methods.
This exciting workshop day invites students from Music, Arts & Media to explore topics related to cultural entrepreneurship. Keynote speeches and workshops on topics such as storytelling, financial planning, idea generation, and implementation will provide you with practical and inspiring tools and methods.
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A pitch day with teams from the Wavelab community presenting themselves to students, stakeholders, and the University of Music and Theater, sometimes combined with a keynote speech!
A pitch day with teams from the Wavelab community presenting themselves to students, stakeholders, and the University of Music and Theater, sometimes combined with a keynote speech!
Learn MoreOur incubator offers start-ups with a concrete business idea in music, arts, and media a six-month empowerment program with inspiring and networking events, as well as individually tailored coaching and a coworking space in the heart of Munich’s Kunstareal. We connect you with your first customers and investors. We take you and your ideas to the next level!
Three intensive weeks in Munich with team coaching, pitch training, networking, inspiration, and many experts from the fields of music, arts, media, tech, and entrepreneurship. Plus regular exciting digital workshops with input on startup, cultural, and tech topics.
Individual coaching and sparring sessions tailored to your needs with the right experts from our network (remote and on-site), as well as matching and exchange with experienced mentors from the fields of culture, tech, and business.
Free coworking space with office infrastructure and good coffee in the heart of Munich’s art district. Moderated Slack workspace for the remote phases of the incubator program, inspiring tips and events, and mutual exchange. Regular digital exchange and peer-to-peer learning with start-ups at the same stage and the art & tech community.
Opportunities for exchange with cultural institutions and companies, from subculture to high culture. Networking within the Munich startup ecosystem and with technology companies. Access to investor events and contacts with mentors. Access to potential customers.
In our various lecture series, innovative, disruptive, and visionary founders, artists, creatives, and technology experts talk about future topics in music, arts, media, and tech, and provide insights into their projects and experiences.
We have a strong network throughout Germany and can put you in touch with our cooperation partners, sponsors, and friends.