Über uns

Are you ready to make an impact in the deep tech Start-Up ecosystem of TUM and beyond? Then support us as a working student at the TUM Venture Lab Software/AI in Heilbronn - the launchpad for startup teams from TUM in Heilbronn! It is our mission to build high-class support for scalable, successful startup teams, with offering support from the early discovery phase across successful scaling of the business. We are looking for enthusiastic support throughout this journey – and need you for it! We are happy to welcome a: Working Student Start-Up Support for TUM Venture Labs (f/m/x)

Deine Aufgaben

• Review and evaluate startup applications across software/AI deep tech domain, identifying high-potential teams and concepts ready for scale.
• Coach and guide early-stage founders on their path to becoming unicorns: organize onboarding calls, structure personalized support journeys, and serve as a long-term sparring partner on strategy, product development, fundraising, and growth.
• Design and continuously improve our Start-Up coaching program: leverage global best practices, create frameworks, and provide founders with actionable tools, feedback, and access to resources.
• Build and grow a powerful founder support network: expand our mentor pool, engage seasoned entrepreneurs and domain experts, and ensure our startups benefit from hands-on guidance.
• Stay on the pulse of the global Start-Up ecosystem: continuously monitor trends, technologies, and shifts in the market to inform our strategic direction and provide future-proof insights to our teams.
• Shape the future of TUM Venture Labs by improving internal processes, data workflows (CRM), and structural foundations to elevate our position as Europe’s leading deep tech Start-Up Hub.

Dein Profil

• Master’s student with practical experience as a working student, intern, or research assistant - ideally in tech driven environments or innovation, Start-Ups or VCs.
• Academic background in business, entrepreneurship, computer science, or a related field, providing a basic understanding of Start-Ups as well as emerging technologies in software/AI field.
• Strong passion for Start-Ups, especially in the software and AI space; any experience in deep tech is a plus.
• Motivation to engage with the growing Start-Up ecosystem in Heilbronn and collaborate on-site with team members and stakeholders at the local campus.
• Hands-on mindset with a commitment to excellence and consistently high-quality delivery.
• Curiosity and openness to explore new topics, combined with a proactive attitude toward solving challenges in Start-Up support.
• Team-oriented approach, ready to contribute and collaborate across functions and projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, with basic German proficiency and the confidence to interact effectively across internal and external teams.

Deine Vorteile

• A unique opportunity to shape and contribute to TUM Venture Labs’ mission of building Europe’s leading deep tech innovation hub, right from the heart of the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
• Real responsibility from day one: work hands-on in an innovative and fast-paced environment, closely collaborating with the management team and helping shape the strategy of our Start-Up Support Program.
• A culture of flat hierarchies and high ownership, with room to explore your ideas and grow alongside a dynamic, ambitious, and supportive team.
• Immersion in a vibrant and well-connected startup ecosystem in Heilbronn - working shoulder-to-shoulder with exceptional talents, founders, mentors, and industry experts.
• A modern workspace at the Campus Founders Hub, surrounded by startup teams, and ecosystem partners.
• Exposure to top early-stage Start-Ups, innovators, and venture capitalists - both locally and across Germany and Europe.
• A steep learning curve and deep insights into the Start-Up landscape, venture building, and deep tech innovation - perfect for anyone curious to explore future career paths in tech, entrepreneurship, innovation, or venture capital.

Kontakt

Nadine Heuberger, Junior People & Culture Manager
UnternehmerTUM GmbH
Lichtenbergstraße 6, 85748 Garching/München