Project Studies and Interdisciplinary Projects (IDPs)
This page is primarily intended for students looking for an IDP or Project Study at our chair. If you are a company interested in proposing a project topic and collaborating with TUM students, please visit our dedicated Information for Companies page instead.
IDPs
Available topics
- IDP "Exploration of how smart meter data in combination with IoT devices can lead to more independence/flexibility and CO2/cost reduction" with Zählerfreunde GmbH
- IDP “Agentic Document Processing & Development” with Cambrion GmbH
- IDP “From Prototype to SaaS: AI Workflows for Industrial B2B SaaS” with demi Technologies
- IDP “From Voice to Reliable 0Execution: Multi-Agent Workflows for Skilled-Trades Businesses” with KalKulAI
The TIM group periodically offers Interdisciplinary Projects (IDPs) for IT students. The lecture part is usually covered through attendance of the "Marketing and Innovation Management" or "Advanced Technology and Innovation Management" course, and a subsequent written exam. For further questions and applications please contact Nicole Wenger-Wong.
Project Studies
Available topics
- Project Study "Development of a product roadmap for an energy platform" with Econvio
- Project Study “Market potential analysis of elevated railway logistics” with OTTOBAHN
- Project Study “Business Development in the Robotics Industry” with NEDGEX
- Project Study “Go-To-Market for Agentic Document Processing Solution” with Cambrion GmbH
- Project Study “Build an AI Wealth Companion for one of Europe’s leading WealthTechs” with LIQID Investments GmbH
- Project Study “From Pilot to Repeatable Growth: Go-to-Market Strategy for an Agentic AI Startup in Skilled Trades” with KalKulAI
- Project Study “Go-to-Market & Sales Strategy of AI-powered PCB assembly hardware” with HefexLabs
- Project Study “Beyond Dashboards - Validating Next-Generation Business Intelligence for European SMEs” with Plus BI
- Project Study “From Compliance to Advisory - Unlocking Accounting Data for German SMEs and Their Advisors” with Plus BI / BWA Plus
- Project Study “EDP-Finder Platform Build & Launch” with Ecoverity
- Project Study “Automated Self-Onboarding for Software Vendors” with SOS Software Service GmbH
Application and Registration
- Application for a topic offered by the chair: Please send a complete application (CV, transcript, short cover letter) to Nicole Wenger-Wong to apply for the topic.
- Own ideas: If you want to submit your own suggestion, please include a short description of your topic (approximately one page). Please also send these documents to Nicole Wenger-Wong. We will then try our best to find a suitable supervisor at our chair.
- After receiving confirmation from your advisor: Align with your advisor on the initial project scope and expected outputs, as these will be needed to register your project on the faculty's online portal.
Final Report Submission
The following documents are required at our chair:
- 2 hard copies of the final report (including a signed declaration of authorship / "ehrenwörtliche Erklärung")
- Electronic versions of the final report (Word and PDF)
- Electronic version of the final presentation
- Stata files, computer code, data, syntax, if applicable
- Literature files (e.g. Endnote or Citavi)
The IDP documentation should, in addition:
- be at least 20 pages
- connect the project to the field of innovation and technology management (including citations where necessary)
- follow the style guide of the chair
Please discuss with your advisor whether additional documents could be required.
Downloads
- TIM Chair style guidelines (English only)
- Declaration of authorship "Ehrenwörtliche Erklärung"
Please familiarize yourself with the information webpages of IDPs and Project Studies. Note that additional forms and German versions of the previously mentioned forms can also be found on the IDP page. In case of any remaining questions, please contact Nicole Wenger-Wong.