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We are shaping a sustainable future through responsible research, trustworthy innovations and farsighted concepts for teaching and continuing education. Learn more about the latest developments with current videos, speeches and publications from TUM President Thomas F. Hofmann.

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Personal exchange

TUM President Thomas F. Hofmann (left) and Ding Kuiling, President of SJTU
4/9/2026
Reading time: 2 Min.

Strengthening German-Chinese collaboration

TUM expands cooperation with Shanghai Jiao Tong University

The Technical University of Munich (TUM) is expanding its collaboration with Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) as part of its excellence strategy TUM AGENDA 2030+. The focus areas include drone delivery services, high-performance materials and intelligent manufacturing technologies, as well as health science. On the occasion of SJTU's 130th anniversary celebrations, TUM President Prof. Thomas F. Hofmann signed a corresponding agreement during a visit to Shanghai.

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President
A team in a meeting.
3/19/2026
Reading time: 2 Min.

New program for spin-offs from the social sciences

Research with greater impact

Not all ideas from the social sciences that have the potential to improve society make it into practice. Through the new Catalyst GER program, the Technical University of Munich (TUM) will support research teams that aim to achieve sustainable societal impact through a spin-off or other forms of knowledge transfer.

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President Entrepreneurship
Die TUM leistet durch neue Allianzen und die Förderung von Ausgründungen einen Beitrag zu technologischer Souveränität und moderner Sicherheitsforschung.
3/17/2026
Reading time: 1 Min.

Media tip: TUM Security and Defense Alliance

TUM Alliance for Security Research and the start-up Tytan featured on BR

In the news report “Defense Industry – A New Playing Field for Startups,” Bayerischer Rundfunk highlights the growing landscape of security technology innovation in Munich. BR features the founding of the TUM Security and Defense Alliance as well as the TUM spin-off TYTAN Technologies.

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TUM in the media President Research Entrepreneurship
3/16/2026
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TUM Partner of Excellence congratulates on University of Excellence designation

SAP supports TUM University Foundation with one million euros

On the occasion of the Technical University of Munich's (TUM) renewed success in Germany's Excellence competition, software company SAP is once again stepping up its commitment. SAP renews its status as "TUM Partner of Excellence" and provides the TUM University Foundation with a donation of one million euros.

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President Community
3/11/2026
Reading time: 4 Min.

Responsible Engine of Innovation for Society

TUM Recognized as University of Excellence for the Fourth Consecutive Time

For the fourth consecutive time, the Technical University of Munich (TUM) has earned the designation "University of Excellence." This was announced by the Science Council (WR), the German Research Foundation (DFG), and the Federal Ministry of Research on Wednesday evening in Bonn. In its new TUM Agenda 2030+, the university places its responsibility as an engine of innovation for the well-being of humanity at the center of its strategy.

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President Teaching Studies Research Entrepreneurship Community
3/10/2026
Reading time: 2 Min.

Recognition by the Association of German Student Initiatives

TUM Receives "Engaged University" Certificate

The Technical University of Munich (TUM) has once again received the "Engaged University" certificate. The Association of German Student Initiatives (VDSI) presents this award to universities that systematically support student engagement and enable students to take on responsibility beyond their studies.

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President Studies Community
2/19/2026
Reading time: 2 Min.

Financial Times Ranking 2026

UnternehmerTUM again named Europe’s top start-up hub

For the third consecutive year, the British business newspaper Financial Times has named UnternehmerTUM Europe’s leading startup hub. Since the introduction of the “Europe’s Leading Startup Hubs” ranking, the ecosystem formed by Technical University of Munich (TUM), UnternehmerTUM, and TUM Venture Labs has consistently ranked first.

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TUM in Rankings President Entrepreneurship
Start der TUM Security and Defense Alliance - mittig v.l. TUM Präsident Thomas F. Hofmann, Bayerns Wissenschaftsminister Markus Blume, Prof. Eva-Maria Kern, Präsidentin der UniBw M
2/9/2026
Reading time: 3 Min.

European security, defense, and technological sovereignty

TUM establishes the TUM Security and Defense Alliance together with partners

The Technical University of Munich (TUM) and the University of the Bundeswehr Munich (UniBw M) are sending a strong signal for European security and defense capabilities and technological sovereignty: Together with industrial partners, start-ups, the TUM Venture Labs and public sector stakeholders, the "TUM Security and Defense Alliance" was launched as a strategic, interdisciplinary innovation hub for security and defense technologies.

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President Research Entrepreneurship Artificial Intelligence
2/9/2026
Reading time: 9 Min.

The Responsibility of Universities for Protecting Democracy and Freedom

“Those who want to secure peace must be able to defend it”

The targeted disruption of the world order and the increasing erosion of the liberal democratic community of shared values are challenging Europe’s current security systems. In this interview, President Prof. Thomas F. Hofmann classifies the new challenges and situates the Technical University of Munich (TUM) within this important societal debate.

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President
2/4/2026
Reading time: 3 Min.

TUM achieves EU research breakthrough

First university-designed 7-nanometer AI chip

The Technical University of Munich (TUM) has unveiled the EU's first AI chip using modern 7-nanometer technology. The neuromorphic chip was designed by Prof. Hussam Amrouch in accordance with the industry standards set by world-leading chip manufacturer TSMC. The professor of AI processor design and his research group now plan to produce at least three new designs per year, to be manufactured from 2028 onward by the Dresden-based European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (ESMC).

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President Research Quantum Technologies Artificial Intelligence
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