Overview

The Technical University of Munich (TUM) International Summer School in Sustainable Energy and Entrepreneurship 2026 is an intensive two-week master’s-level program in Munich, Germany, focusing on entrepreneurial solutions for the global energy transition.

Eligibility

International master’s students and early-career professionals
Academic background and interest in sustainability or entrepreneurship
Backgrounds in energy, engineering, business, or sustainability-related fields encouraged
Prior experience in renewable energy or business is helpful but not required.

Benefits

Explore entrepreneurial strategies for the global energy transition, focusing on SDG 7.
Topics include renewable energy innovation, decentralized energy systems, solar mini-grids, sustainable business model development, and energy entrepreneurship.
Learn through expert lectures, interactive seminars, workshops, and site visits.
Develop a startup idea in interdisciplinary international teams with mentorship.
Gain practical skills using tools like the Sustainable Business Model Canvas, rapid prototyping, and pitching techniques.
Earn 6 ECTS credits from TUM School of Management.
Receive a Certificate of Participation and an official Transcript of Records.
Network with researchers, academics, entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts.
Gain exposure to Germany’s renewable energy sector, startup incubators, and innovation labs.
Mobility grants may be available through the TUM SEED Center, particularly for students from partner universities in the Global South.
Program fee covers tuition, lectures, workshops, project supervision, course materials, and program activities.