Business, culture and society

LMU is one of Europe's most research-intensive universities, and translates the results into practice. Collaborations with trusted partners bridge the gap between exploratory science and marketable products, to the benefit of all.

At a glance

From basic research to successful application – LMU specifically promotes the research transfer to boost innovation and progress. (as of 31 December 2023)

Spin-offs

112

(since 2010)

Patent applications

272

(since 2010)

(Industrial) collaborations

325

(since 2017)

Knowledge transfer

Our aim is to ensure that our know-how and research data benefit society as a whole by stimulating technological progress and cultural innovation.

From start-up to global player

Each year our researchers and students transform experimental data into real applications, founding spin-offs and patenting discoveries – in cooperation with partners in industry and business.