Working Student Start-Ups Support at TUM Venture Labs(m/w/x)

## Working Student(f/m/x) Start-Ups Support at TUM Venture Labs - 16-20 h/week ###### Working Student, Part-time ·Heilbronn --- ##### Your mission * **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. ##### Your profile * 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. ##### What we offer * 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.