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New Tech Hub Aims to Boost Startup Scene in Southern Germany

Bad Tölz, Germany - Bavarian Premier Markus Söder officially opened the new TIZIO technology transfer center at the campus toelz in Bad Tölz on December 1st, signaling the state's commitment to fostering innovation in the region south of Munich.

The state-of-the-art facility, run by the Munich University of Applied Sciences, is envisioned as the infrastructure backbone for technology-driven startups, establishing Bad Tölz as a serious innovation hub. "Innovation is Bavaria's most important resource, and we must invest in it consistently," Söder said in his opening remarks, drawing laughs with a tongue-in-cheek "May the force be with you, Bad Tölz."

The TIZIO center houses four specialized laboratories focused on robotics, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and tourism & sustainability. The goal is to rapidly translate applied research into viable commercial products, benefiting both new founders and established regional businesses seeking technological solutions.

"The center enables startups to quickly turn ideas into prototypes and concrete applications," explained Dr. Hannspeter Schubert, the initiator of the campus toelz project. Notably, over €25 million in private capital has already been invested in the overall campus development, without relying on government funding programs.

The TIZIO facility is embedded within the broader t:base startup ecosystem anchored at the campus. Sophie Friedrich, the head of t:base, laid out an ambitious vision: "t:base aspires to become the leading... [content truncated]