In the current ‘Entrepreneurial Impact of Academic Institutions 2025’ ranking by the Technical University of Munich, IMC Krems achieved an outstanding 2nd place in the Austria-wide comparison based on the number of start-ups funded per 1,000 students in the period 2014–2024.
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IMC Krems ranks second in the ranking of funded start-ups per student
The ranking, conducted by the Chair of Strategy and Organisation at the Technical University of Munich, analyses more than 51,000 start-ups in the DACH region and considers start-ups with an institutional connection, i.e. studies or work at a university. The relative category considers start-ups with documented financing, for example through business angels, venture capital or subsidies, in relation to the number of students.
‘Our university sees entrepreneurial thinking and action as a central social task. The fact that we are so far ahead in the ranking of funded start-ups per student confirms our commitment to the Third Mission – practical, future-oriented and with a clear international focus,’ explains IMC CEO Udo Brändle.
Bachelor degree programme in Start-up Management
IMC Krems offers exactly the right degree programme for future founders: Start-up management. Here, students acquire the knowledge and skills they need to become future-oriented and adaptable leaders who are ready to make their mark in the dynamic world of start-ups with an entrepreneurial mindset.
Networking is a central focus: participation in start-up conferences and hackathons or joint stays in co-working spaces are therefore also of great importance during the course of study. In addition, a large proportion of the teaching staff are entrepreneurs who pass on their experience and knowledge from their own start-ups to the students. This means that students not only gain theoretical knowledge, but also practical insights and first-hand experience that deepen their understanding of the requirements and challenges of start-up management.
In addition, the IMC supports students in implementing their start-up ideas in the specially created Founders Lab while they are still studying.
Applications for the Bachelor's programme in Start-up Management are still being accepted.
The complete ranking is available online at www.entrepreneurshipranking.com