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Empowering Tomorrow: Sustainable Energies and Entrepreneurship

International Summer School

Sustainable Energies and Entrepreneurship
  • Date: July 14-25, 2025
  • Location: Munich
  • Language: English
  • Target group: International Master‘s students and young professionals with a background in sustainable energies and/or entrepreneurship and passionate about driving change
  • Number of participants: Max. 25
  • Credits: 6 ECTS (Equivalent to 3 Credits in the Anglo-Saxon context)
  • Examination: Oral group presentation and short written paper relating the sustainable business model developed during the program (max 3000 words)

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International Summer School

Empowering Tomorrow: Sustainable Energies and Entrepreneurship

International Summer School (applications open early 2025)

Get ready for an unforgettable Summer School experience by TUM School of Management in collaboration with TUM SEED Center. Join us on a journey that revolves around renewable energies and entrepreneurship, aimed at conquering Sustainable Development Goals 7 and 13. The worldwide energy transformation poses a significant hurdle that demands collaborative and innovative thinking to overcome. Sustainable entrepreneurship, in turn, with its combination of economic, social, and ecological goals, is a powerful tool for tackling this challenge. This is the focal point of our upcoming program.

Join us on the campus in Munich for the International Summer School, where we will not only impart technical and practical knowledge but empower you to become a true catalyst for change. Our triple-pronged approach ensures you‘ll be informed, inspired, and engaged throughout the entire experience.

The 2025 program, set to launch in early 2025, will once again emphasize sustainable energy businesses. Take a look at the 2024 program for a preview of what’s in store.

 

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Joining the International Summer School will bring you the chance to meet leading academics and sustainable founders, and to work with inspiring, like-minded people from all over the world.

 

 

What to expect

  • Connect and collaborate with inspired individuals from around the globe who share your passion. 
  • Immerse yourself in the vibrant TUM SEED Center community, uniting motivated individuals from the global north and south.
  • Deepen your understanding of SDGs 7 and 13, delving into the significant societal challenge of the energy transition. 
  • Harness the latest research from top-notch academics at the triple crown accredited TUM School of Management and TUM School of Engineering and Design.
  • Tap into the experiences of sustainable entrepreneurs worldwide as they share their personal narratives. 
  • Familiarize yourself with a diverse array of startup tools, including the Sustainable Business Model Canvas, Rapid Prototyping, and Storytelling.
  • Embark on the journey of developing your sustainable business concept within small teams guided by dedicated academics, entrepreneurs, and coaches. 
  • Revel in an exceptional experience in Munich, a city rich in culture and surrounded by breathtaking landscapes.
  • Engage with students from every corner of the world, and immerse yourself in a culturally diverse program that promises a truly enriching experience.

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Lecturers 2024

  • Silvia Angel, Trainer and Coach at Social Impact GmbH
    Silvia Angel
    Trainer and Coach, Social Impact GmbH
    Headshot of Prof. Dr. Frank Martin Belz, a man of mature age smiling on a simple gray background.
    Prof. Dr. Frank Martin Belz (Prof. Dr. oec.)
    Corporate Sustainabilly
  • Wayne Chinembiri
    Florian Henle, Co-Founder & CEO of Polarstern Energie
    Florian Henle
    Co-Founder & CEO, Polarstern Energie
  • Valerie Labi
    Co-Founder & CEO Wahu Mobility
    Prashant Pant
  • Felix Pörnbacher
    Co-Founder und Geschäftsführer DeepDrive GmbH
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    Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Rams
    Co-Founder & COO of Africa GreenTec
  • Svenja Zösmair
    Chief Operating Officer of TU eMpower Africa e.V.
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    "Simply one of the greatest and most unexpected experiences of my entire life. Thanks to a fantastic, dedicated and crazy group. The organizing team was incredible. They were always there for us and that also contributed to this great experience."
    Filippo Meggiolaro
    International Summer School student 2022 from Italy
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    “What happens when great minds come together to explore the limitless possibilities of sustainability? Greatness happens, and the true potential that we hold in transforming the world not just for the present but also for the future, is unlocked.”
    Tobias Belle
    International Summer School student 2022 from Kenya
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    ‘‘During the lectures I learned how to develop business ideas using the Sustainable Business Model Canvas. I am going to use the knowledge to start up a sustainable enterprise in low-income economies.’’
    Bridget Nakangu
    International Summer School 2020 student from Uganda
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    ‘‘At the International Summer School on Sustainable Entrepreneurship, I learned not only about the concepts and the process, but also about the core purpose behind sustainable enterprises.’’
    Dr. Niharika Singh
    International Summer School 2020 student from India
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    ‘‘It was an inspiring learning process, in which everyone was so much into developing sustainable business ideas and models. I have learned a lot from the start-up entrepreneurs and all the lecturers.’’
    Zhao Jiao
    International Summer School 2020 student from China
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    ‘‘Sustainable entrepreneurship is a foundation to create impactful solutions. I have strengthened this foundation with both theory from experts and practice with my international teammates.’’
    Ardy Gamawanto
    International Summer School 2020 student from Indonesia
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    ‘‘This program has given me a broader understanding on various sustainable transformations, such as developing business models using canvanizer and engaging with people from all around the world.’’
    Gloria Paulus
    International Summer School 2020 student from Namibia
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