Applications are now open:
An intensive two-week master's-level program on sustainable energy entrepreneurship and business model innovation in the context of the global energy transition.
€1,290 early-bird rate for registration by 31 March 2026
€1,490 regular rate for registration by 30 April 2026
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International Summer School 2026
Applications are now open!
The International Summer School “Empowering Tomorrow: Sustainable Energies and Entrepreneurship” is a two-week, Master-level intensive offered by the TUM School of Management in close academic collaboration with the TUM SEED Center for Sustainable Energies, Entrepreneurship and Development in the Global South (SEED). The TUM SEED Center is responsible for the academic concept and content of the Summer School, including SEED topics such as renewable energies, solar mini-grids, and sustainable energy entrepreneurship, while the TUM School of Management is in charge of the overall organization of the program.
The program examines entrepreneurial and innovation-based approaches to the global energy transition, with a particular focus on Sustainable Development Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy). Hosted on the TUM campus in Munich, the Summer School combines lectures, interactive seminars, workshops, supervised group project work, and select site visits, many of which are developed and delivered by SEED researchers and partners. Participants work in international, interdisciplinary teams to develop and pitch a sustainable energy business model. Successful completion awards 6 ECTS (awarded by TUM School of Management); assessment consists of a final group presentation and a short written paper (max. 3,000 words).
Through external grant funding, the TUM SEED Center may provide scholarships (e.g., mobility grants) for students from SEED partner universities, particularly from the Global South, to support their participation in the Summer School. The TUM SEED Center itself is a non-profit, grant-funded research and teaching center that does not collect fees or generate profit from the program. All financial matters, including tuition and program fees, are handled exclusively by the TUM School of Management.
Gain cutting-edge insights at the intersection of sustainable energies and entrepreneurship at one of Europe’s leading technical universities, located in the heart of Munich, Germany. Explore how innovation, AI, and decentralised energy systems are reshaping the global energy transition, while learning how to turn ideas into viable business models. Earn 6 ECTS in a compact, two-week program that combines expert talks, interactive workshops, and excursions to real-world energy and innovation hubs.
Join an international cohort of motivated students and young professionals who want to shape a more sustainable future. Work in interdisciplinary teams to develop your own impact-driven business ideas, refine them through coaching and storytelling sessions, and pitch them to practitioners from the entrepreneurial and energy ecosystems. Let Munich’s vibrant innovation scene and the Bavarian surroundings inspire you, inside and outside the classroom, through cultural activities and exploratory visits.
Connect with scholars, founders, impact investors, and sustainable entrepreneurs working along the renewable energy value chain. Engage in hands-on sessions, case discussions, and site visits where you can ask questions, test your ideas, and receive feedback from experts. Build a lasting network across countries, disciplines, and organisations, and become part of the TUM SEED Center community dedicated to advancing Sustainable Development Goal 7.
A rich program, explains why strategic actions related to sustainability need to be taken, combined with entrepreneurship ideation practice. Learning from several startup founders in the energy and mobility sectors has also offered valuable insight.
ISS on Sustainable Energies and Entrepreneurship 2024 fostered my entrepreneurial capabilities and global mindset, motivating me to drive pioneering innovations for a sustainable future. The diverse, global network it offers is truly inspiring.
The sessions went beyond theory, offering insights from founders in sustainable entrepreneurship. ISS 2024 provided key skills like storytelling, decision-making, and teamwork. It was a rewarding journey, blending knowledge, creativity, and culture.
As a sustainable energy enthusiast from Uganda, ISS 2024 was life changing! From deep dives into energy and business models to pitching start-up ideas, networking, every moment was enriching. Grateful for the TUM SEED scholarship and great mentors.
Recap of the International Summer School 2025
Joining the International Summer School 2026 gives you the chance to dive into a two-week program that combines academic input, entrepreneurial practice, and field visits in and around Munich. Learn from leading academics and sustainable founders while collaborating with an international cohort of like-minded peers.
Please note that this is a provisional agenda; the program may change over time.
Early-bird rate (registration by 31 March 2026): €1,290
Regular rate (registration by 30 April 2026): €1,490
The fee includes tuition, course materials, and program activities. Travel and accommodation are not included.
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