place.makers The TFM team develops spaces for research, work, networking, and new ventures.
Behind Technologieförderung Münster is an interdisciplinary team with a clear mission: not just to enable innovation, but to actively drive it forward. We think holistically, act practically, and support companies, startups, and partners long-term – as a reliable point of contact between science, business, and the city.
Giving ideas space
Connecting entrepreneurs
Supporting new ventures
Giving ideas space
Connecting entrepreneurs
Supporting new ventures
we are makers. Strengthen Münster as a leading innovation hub.
Giving ideas space
We create flexible office, lab, and development spaces for technology-oriented companies – embedded in a strong innovation environment with direct proximity to research and network partners.
Connecting entrepreneurs
We bring together business, science, and public stakeholders and create access to networks, projects, and collaborations – regionally, nationally, and internationally.
Strengthen technology transfer
We connect research and industry and support the transfer of ideas into practice – through consulting, projects, and targeted collaboration between stakeholders.
Supporting new ventures
We support startups from idea to growth – with individual consulting, expertise, networks, and suitable spaces.
Enhance the location's profile
We strengthen Münster as a technology hub through targeted public relations, strategic projects, and the visibility of innovations.
The core competence of Technologieförderung Münster GmbH lies in promoting technology and innovation, as well as providing startup consulting and growth support for technology-oriented companies. This makes it the primary point of contact for technology-oriented businesses in Münster. The company focuses on founders and businesses in the fields of life sciences, nanotechnology, and information and communication technologies.
The GmbH offers rental and commercial spaces, optimally tailored infrastructure, numerous services, and precise contact mediation through intensive networking.
Company Structure Technologieförderung Münster GmbH is a subsidiary of Wirtschaftsförderung Münster GmbH and part of the city's corporate group. Wirtschaftsförderung holds 48.95% of the shares in Technologieförderung. Other shareholders include the City of Münster with 47.92%, Sparkasse Münsterland Ost with 3.07%, and Münster University with 0.06%.