The Lufthansa Group, the Technical University of Munich (TUM), and Munich Airport intend to establish the TUM Convergence Center. The new research location will be located on the LabCampus at Munich Airport and offers potential for innovative collaboration in the fields of aviation, mobility, robotics, and security.
A center for research and innovation
Bavaria’s Minister of Science, Markus Blume, and Finance Minister, Albert Füracker, were present at the signing of a letter of intent. Representatives of the participating organizations, including TUM President Prof. Thomas F. Hofmann, Joerg Eberhart of the Lufthansa Group, and Jost Lammers, CEO of Munich Airport, confirmed their plans to establish a collaboration and innovation hub. The new building complex, which occupies approximately 20,400 square meters on the LabCampus, is intended to create an inclusive environment for students and business stakeholders.
Focus on sustainable aviation
The future TUM Convergence Center will be dedicated to developing sustainable solutions for more efficient aviation. A key component will be the TUM Sustainable and Future Aviation Center, which will advance innovative projects in collaboration with the Lufthansa Group and Munich Airport. The planned research activities will focus on the key areas of aviation, mobility, robotics, and security.
TUM Convergence Center offers unique platform for collaboration
Joerg Eberhart emphasized the importance of collaboration between science and industry to shape the efficient and sustainable aviation of the future. The TUM Convergence Center is intended to provide a platform where students, scientists, business partners, and citizens can jointly develop innovative projects. This collaboration is supported by the Bavarian State Ministry of Science and the Arts, underscoring the importance and potential of the location.
Vision for the future
The project represents a vision for the future of aviation, focusing on sustainability and efficiency. The Lufthansa Group, TUM, and Munich Airport aim to leverage innovative synergies to develop groundbreaking and environmentally friendly solutions. This strategic alliance aims to transform Munich into a leading innovation hub for aviation technologies.
The Lufthansa Group is one of the world’s leading aviation companies and relies on innovation to meet the challenges of the future. With a strong focus on sustainability, it is driving progress in aviation. The Technical University of Munich is known for its excellent research and trains the next generation of scientific talent.
