Munich-based biotech company, Bioexotec, emerges victorious in the annual Business Plan Competition
Munich Business Plan Competition 2025: Promising Tech Startups Shine
The Munich Business Plan Competition 2025 has come to a close, with three impressive startups—Bioexotec, Peak Quantum, and Versatile Robotics—emerging as winners in their respective fields. These startups, each with a strong focus on deep tech innovations, are making significant strides in cancer diagnostics, quantum computing, and robotics.
Taking first place is Bioexotec, a spin-off from the TUM Klinikum rechts der Isar. This medical technology startup is developing a groundbreaking, non-invasive blood and saliva test for early cancer detection. By analysing tiny particles in the body's circulation, Bioexotec aims to offer a faster and less expensive solution compared to conventional methods. The startup's mission is to revolutionise early-stage cancer diagnostics [1].
Second place was taken by Peak Quantum, a spin-off from the Walther Meissner Institute. This startup is working on robust quantum processors, with their Quantum Processing Units (QPUs) claiming to offer ten times greater reliability than existing quantum computing models. Peak Quantum's goal is to accelerate the industrial applicability of quantum computers in simulations and optimization tasks [1].
Versatile Robotics, placing third, originates from the German Aerospace Center (DLR). This startup is developing intelligent control software that enables robots to perform complex and delicate tasks. Their technology targets sectors such as logistics, manufacturing, and human-robot collaboration, emphasising advanced robotics control systems [1].
The competition, which attracted a total of 241 startups from Munich and southern Bavaria, showcased a strong focus on deep tech and hardware solutions. Max Akhmedschin, Head of Competition at Baystartup, highlighted the interplay of know-how, capital, and researcher interest in startups. Baystartup, which provides coaching and access to investors for the teams even after the finals, plays a crucial role in supporting these innovative ventures [1].
Other notable startups that participated in the competition include Onyx, offering simulation software for drug development, Ovrlay, automating 3D modeling from images, and Linque, developing photonic chips.
As these startups continue to progress, they are set to make a significant impact on their respective industries. The Munich Business Plan Competition 2025 serves as a testament to the vibrant and innovative tech ecosystem in Munich and southern Bavaria.
[1] Source: Munich Business Plan Competition 2025 press release, available at www.munich-business-plan-competition.com.
- The community of startups in Munich and southern Bavaria, demonstrated by the Munich Business Plan Competition 2025, is heavily focused on both technology and science, evident in the participation of various startups working on deep tech innovations such as Bioexotec, Peak Quantum, and Versatile Robotics.
- In the realm of health and wellness, Bioexotec stands out with its mission to revolutionize early-stage cancer diagnostics by developing a non-invasive blood and saliva test for early cancer detection.
- In the field of finance, successful startups like Peak Quantum are striving to accelerate the industrial applicability of quantum computers in simulations and optimization tasks, which can have far-reaching implications for the future of finance and other sectors.
- Beyond medical-conditions and finance, the competition also showcased startups working on technology applications in industries like logistics, manufacturing, and human-robot collaboration, such as Versatile Robotics.
