The LMU Entrepreneurship Center An entrepreneurial example of university-business collaboration Matthias Notz Head of Development Berlin, 19 th September 2008
A. The LMU EC as an entrepreneurial entity of the LMU München Page 1 19 th September 2008 Matthias Notz
THE LUDWIG-MAXIMILIANS-UNIVERSITÄT MÜNCHEN Unique Profile of the LMU München Strong, renowned position as a university of excellence both nationally and internationally (Nobel prize winners and Leibniz prize winners, one of Germany s Elite universities, top position in university rankings) Excellence in research and teaching Broad offering of subjects and diverse university-wide institutions as basis for a high degree of interdisciplinary co-operation Approximately 47,000 students, with 700 professors and 3,000 research assistants in 18 faculties Vision to develop entrepreneurship expertise for students, staff and university spin-off founders With the LMU Entrepreneurship Center, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München is equipped with a powerful institution with years of experience in the education of students and in the support of our university founders. Prof. Dr. Bernd Huber, President of the LMU München Page 2 19 th September 2008 Matthias Notz
THE LMU EC PURSUES AN AMBITIOUS VISION to empower tomorrow s entrepreneurial leaders to stimulate the creation of successful ventures to promote a culture of entrepreneurship Empowering Entrepreneurs! Unique interaction of the three core activities: Teaching, Lab, Community in collaboration with Research Clear strategic positioning with an impact reaching beyond the range of LMU München Interdisciplinary organization with an LMU-wide presence Continuation of the success story of the ODEON Center for Entrepreneurship State EXIST grant in 2007 for 3 years as an external recognition Page 3 19 th September 2008 Matthias Notz
THE PURSUED EXPANSION OF THE LMU EC COVERS ALL ACTIVITIES CORE ACTIVITIES ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES LMU EC Teaching LMU EC Lab LMU EC Community LMU EC Research To empower tomorrow s entrepreneurial leaders To stimulate the creation of successful ventures To promote a culture of entrepreneurship To make excellent contributions in entrepreneurship research Entrepreneurial mindsets Successful start-ups Entrepreneurial impact for society Understanding of entrepreneurship topics Equip annually over 1000 students and staff with entrepreneurial know-how Support 30 founding teams annually Build and animate a leading entrepreneurship community Become a reference in entrepreneurship matters Dedicated Master s program in Entrepreneurship Strong network of Lab teams, investors and universities One of the leading entrepreneurship communities in Europe LMU Chairs for Entrepreneurship Page 4 19 th September 2008 Matthias Notz
EXPERIENCED PERSONALITIES LEAD THE LMU EC Commitment of high-ranking personalities with strong networks Andy Goldstein Executive Director of the LMU EC Successful entrepreneur with 25 years experience and a passion for entrepreneurship Chief Operating Officer of a multinational, listed software corporation Prof. Dietmar Harhoff, Ph.D. Chairman and Academic Director of the LMU EC Director of the LMU Institute for Innovation Research, Technology Management and Entrepreneurship (INNO-tec) Chairman of the Commission of Experts for Research and Innovation of the German Government Rolf C. Dienst Member of the Program Commission and initiator of the LMU EC Entrepreneur with 40 years of experience in Venture Capital and Corporate Finance LMU München Honorary Senator for having initiated the ODEON Center for Entrepreneurship Page 5 19 th September 2008 Matthias Notz
SÜDDEUTSCHE ZEITUNG ABOUT THE LMU EC AND ITS START-UP-TEAM EXPLI One of the most respected German newspapers reports about Expli, one of the prosperous LMU EC-Start-ups Success of Expli is based on the professional support of the LMU EC Very positive assessment of the LMU EC activities in the article of Süddeutsche Zeitung Seite 44 / Süddeutsche Zeitung Nr. 210 Dienstag, 9.September 2008 Page 6 19 th September 2008 Matthias Notz
B. Opportunities for Companies and Individuals to collaborate with the LMU EC Page 7 19 th September 2008 Matthias Notz
PARTNERSHIPS WITH RENOWNED COMPANIES, PERSONALITIES AND FOUNDATIONS ARE BASED ON THREE CENTRAL THEMES Recognize entrepreneurship and innovation transfer as a driving force of social and economic growth Apply an entrepreneurial mindset to own activities Invest in research and education to ensure future competitiveness and continued benefit to society Support the young and creative Empowering Entrepreneurs! Three pillars for realization by LMU EC and its partners Demonstrate committed social involvement Benefit from customized giveand-take partnership packages Promotion of education as a social responsibility Long-term collaboration and mutual benefits Page 8 19 th September 2008 Matthias Notz
THE LMU EC OFFERS ATTRACTIVE PACKAGES TO PARTNER COMPANIES Partner concept of the LMU EC Teaching Lab Community Founder Flexibility and Individuality in the composition of the offering to key partners of the LMU EC Accelerator Venture- Partner Structured packages for LMU EC partners: Presence in LMU EC communication Access to students, Lab teams or Community members Participation and active shaping of selected events Page 9 19 th September 2008 Matthias Notz
LMU EC LAB SPONSORING AND FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES LMU EC Lab concept Focal point for support of early-stage, research-based and university-linked start-ups Provides an initial environment for teams to develop projects, start-up ideas and early business concepts Offers to LMU EC Lab partners Communication of involvement to the media of the LMU EC Contact and access to Lab teams Option of being a mentor for Lab teams Being an event partner Innovator/Entrepreneur in Residence Naming the Lab ( powered by ) Fundraising Opportunities Know-How: Library and database Infrastructure: rooms and equipment People/Supporters: Mentoring Program, Lab Manager Networking: special seminars with varying themes, Lab Seminars Page 10 19 th September 2008 Matthias Notz
COMMUNICATION OF MOTIVES FOR SUPPORT IS ESSENTIAL FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PRIVATE FUNDING Motives for support Implementation at the LMU EC Supporting brilliant ideas Empowering Entrepreneurs! as the core message for commitment to education Helping to implement specific projects Expansion of the Lab; Offering courses at all faculties Being personally involved Board of Trustees, Advisory Board, Society of Entrepreneurs, Mentor Appreciation of the commitment For example, by naming a chair, by acknowledgement in the communication media, by being invited to exclusive events, etc. Page 11 19 th September 2008 Matthias Notz
EARLY STAGE OF THE LMU EC EXPANSION OFFERS UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PRIVATE SUPPORTERS TO SHAPE THE SET-UP OF THE CENTER Opportunities for private supporters to actively shape the center s future Shape of the LMU network Opportunities for outstanding supporters Act as an intermediary between the business world and innovation centers at the LMU München Provide valuable strategic input to LMU EC Directors Join as a member of the Advisory Board or Board of Trustees Promote entrepreneurship Show passion for entrepreneurship and serve as a role model for students and entrepreneurs at the LMU Ambassador of entrepreneurship at the LMU and in society Active participant in developing entrepreneurial topics and endeavors Take a stand and show commitment Name an endowed chair dedicated to entrepreneurial teaching and research Name scholarships for high potential students and entrepreneurs Name the LMU EC Lab, the focal point for highly motivated founders Name the entire LMU EC as a unique commitment to the entrepreneurial environment at the LMU München Page 12 19 th September 2008 Matthias Notz
CONTACT TO THE LMU ENTREPRENEURSHIP CENTER Matthias Notz Head of Development LMU Entrepreneurship Center Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München Geschwister-Scholl-Platz 1 80539 Munich Office: Giselastraße 10, Room 207 Phone: +49-(0)89-2180 9768 Fax: +49-(0)89-2180 3809 Mobile: +49-(0)176-12867472 Email: notz@lmu.de Internet: www.entrepreneurship-center.lmu.de Portal: www.entrepreneurship.info Page 13 19 th September 2008 Matthias Notz