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PARTNERS
Partner with Europe's leading student entrepreneurship community and shape the future of innovation
Partners & Collaborators
WHO WE WORK WITH
Trusted by leading companies and organizations
Why START
WHY PARTNER WITH START
A practical partnership model built around academic excellence, thought leadership, branding, and strong network effects in Munich.
Academic Excellence
Direct access to Munich's top universities. Our network spans TUM, LMU, HM and many more, connecting your organization with outstanding talent across engineering, business, research, and applied sciences.
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Thought Leadership
Share your expertise through workshops, talks, panels, and hands-on formats. START gives your team a credible stage in front of ambitious students, builders, and future founders.
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Branding
Build sustained visibility across our flagship events, communication channels, and partner activations. We help your brand show up in a context that feels relevant and high-signal.
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Partner Network
Become part of a strong Munich ecosystem of partners, founders, and student operators. The value goes beyond single events and creates long-term relationships across the network.
Collaborate
WHAT PARTNERS CAN DO WITH US
Multiple ways to engage with our entrepreneurial community
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Event Sponsorship
Sponsor flagship events like our Annual Pitch Competition, Hackathons, and domain specific networking events to gain visibility among thousands of participants.
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Recruit Top Talent
Get direct access to our highly motivated member base through personal engagement, CV databases, and exclusive hiring opportunities.
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Host Workshops
Share your expertise by hosting workshops, masterclasses, or talks on topics relevant to your industry and our founders.
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Company Visits
Invite our members to your offices for tours, info sessions, and networking to build relationships with potential future employees and partners.
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PARTNERS AT OUR EVENTS
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Have Questions?
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Everything you need to know about partnering with START
How long is the timeline to collaboration?
We can move fast and sometimes launch within days. Please check our event calendar first. If you want to join a specific event, contact us as early as possible so we can plan it with you.
How can we recruit START members?
Partners get exclusive access to our talent pool through dedicated recruiting events, curated CV database access of consenting community members and event attendees, and priority placement on our job board. You can also host office tours and info sessions.
What events can partners sponsor?
Partners can sponsor flagship formats like Road to START Summit, START Sprint, workshops, networking nights, and more. Reach out and we'll find or build the right format together.
What is the partnership duration?
Depending on your goals, partnerships can be event-specific or long-term, for example for one semester or a full year.
How do we get started?
Send us a message anytime. We'll quickly set up a short intro call to understand your goals and propose the best next steps.
Let's Connect
READY TO PARTNER?
Join our network of leading companies and get in touch with ambitious students from TUM, LMU, and other Munich universities.